Chuck Lube

[Grommett]

I am looking at the way I lube/maintain my chucks. I live in an area where brown mould happens overnight. I have been advised that the RP7 type sprays are not ideal and that silicone should not be used near wood. So what is recommended? INOX has been suggested. Any views?

[RETIRED]

Inox is what I would use.

RP7 etc dry out.

[issatree]

Hi Grommett,
Personally I'm not into Liquid "Lubes". I use Graphite Powder, $6.
So I would leave the Chuck in Petrol over night, let it dry & then squirt the G / P in.
I use the Older Black Nova's & I can pull them to pieces, say twice a year, give them a good wash with petrol, then blow dry with the air, & apply the Powder.
It's as if they had bearings in them.

[Cliff Rogers]

I use Lanotec (sp) but if you put too much on in cold weather, it goes a bit hard/sticky.

[Mulgabill]

I'm with on this one. Inox is great all round product for the workshop.

[rsser]

Having tried a range of anti-rust products, Ferro-pak G15 stands out as the longest lasting treatment.

[Jim Carroll]

Inox for me does not attract dust like others.

[rsser]

G15 doesn't either Jim.

Any case, bottom line is whatever you use, wipe the chuck clean after a session at the lathe and apply the goo. And keep a watchful eye.

If you're green turning, whack on some goo before you start as well and clean up immediately afterwards.

[Grommett]

Green turning, love it but I rust as I do it, and I cannot afford to rust out just yet. Ferro- pak is new to me, found where? INOX is lanolin based? If so I like it immediately.

[Cliff Rogers]

... INOX is lanolin based? If so I like it immediately.

Lanox is, not sure about Inox, it may be based on fish oil but I am not sure.
Have a look here & see what you can find.
Inox-MX3

Lanotec is based on Lanolin.
www.lanotec.com.au

[Grommett]

Oh well its kosher.

[rsser]

G15 you can get from Jim Davey; also Chris Vesper IIRC. Ingredients not listed on the product, not even the fat or sugar content.

It's a spray can so can't be posted.

[hughie]

Lanox is, not sure about Inox, it may be based on fish oil but I am not sure.
Have a look here & see what you can find.
Inox-MX3

Hmm when their site talks about Inox they play their cards close to the chest. Its closely kept recipe.

But for me I go for the dry lubes and to date in Sydney I have had not a lot to do with maintenance on my chucks, other than a blow out with the air from time to time.