QUICK DOMINO MAINTENANCE QUESTION

[CanadianCraftsman]

Good Day:

For lubricating the guide bars can someone recommend the best lubricant to use.

Would there be a maintenance routine that you could recommend?

Thanks,
Michael

 

[-woodsman-]

I use This on all metal Festool "posts" and parts(not FOG posts).

http://www.blasterchemical.com/garage_door_lube.html

I like it because it does not damage the plastic, it actually cleans it a bit, and it repels dust.  wood fibers wont bunch up on the stuff. It's also readily available at home depot.  It is thin so I use it 2-3 times a week, generally at the end of the day.  Spray off the dust first if you have a compressor and air chuck, apply blaster lube and wipe off the excess.  I have used it for a couple of years with no problems.  I hate using chemicals like this but if you are conservative with the application of it you get a year out of one can.  Maybe a little less.  I bought two cans a year and a half ago and still have a half can left.  Im sure everyone here has there little secret products as well.  I hope we see some more.

When looking for that link I found a rubiks cube forum where they were discussing this stuff.  Must be good if the Rubiks guys are using it. [big grin]

It does not seem to be Rubiks approved, because its not pure silicon. [scared]

Ingredients:

CAS # Chemical Name Perc.
63148629 Siloxanes and Silicones, di-Me

 

[stvrowe]

I am a big believer in TriFlow which is a teflon based lubricant.  It is available in spray or bottle (I much prefer the bottle).

 

[-woodsman-]

I am a big believer in TriFlow which is a teflon based lubricant.  It is available in spray or bottle (I much prefer the bottle).

you may have just converted me.  I remember using that stuff on my bike years ago.  Maybe I still have some!
http://www.triflowlubricants.com/Superior_Drip/superior_drip.html
Thanks Steve, good call.

 

[mouppe]

Waxilit from Lee Valley. Good for guide rails and doesn't affect finishes.

 

[MarkF]

Rick Christopher's Supplemental Operator's Manual says:

"With a clean cotton cloth (not the same cloth used previously), apply a coating of light-weight machine oil to the linear rails.
► Use a lightweight machine oil such as sewing machine oil or pneumatic tool oil.
► Do not use a penetrating oil as these may contain solvents and detergents that can remove the impregnated lubricant from the bronze bearings.
► Do not use a rust inhibiting fluid/oil as these have limited lubrication properties, and can also remove the impregnated lubricant from the bronze bearings."

Mine is 3 years old.  I have wiped it down a few times and have never lubricated it.  It slides just fine.

 

[Rick Christopherson]

As Mark pointed out from my manual, you want to use light weight oil; not something with solvents, as they will degrade the lubricant in the bearings.

Michael, the Supplemental Owner's Manual describes all of the maintenance procedures for you.

 

[jvsteenb]

Whenever there's metal-to-metal contact, DON'T USE SILICONE BASED LUBRICANTS !
Eventually, these will cause premature wear.
Silicones are great, but just not in this particular case. Use something else, wax-,teflon-,lithium- or MoS2-based.
Some natural oils ( like camelia oil ) work very well but don't use oils that oxidate easily like canola oil, linseed oil or ( even worse ) castor oil - it gets messy and fouls up your gear.

Regards,

Job

 

[Kevin D.]

Pneumatic tool oil.  Is that the same stuff I drip into the air inlet of my pneumatic nailers?  Just want to make sure.

 

[tigger]

I use gun oil !!! [eek] Seriously, the best thing I've found. I find that I only have to lubricate every other month or so. But I also believe it's a personal thing when it comes to Festools. Try all of the above out and see what works for you. However - the silicone lube is not a good idea.  [crying]

 

[Brice Burrell]

I use gun oil !!! [eek] Seriously, the best thing I've found. I find that I only have to lubricate every other month or so. But I also believe it's a personal thing when it comes to Festools. Try all of the above out and see what works for you. However - the silicone lube is not a good idea.  [crying]

I do too, the stuff I use is a light machine oil just as Rick recommends.  You can find it in almost any sporting goods store.

 

[-woodsman-]

Rick Christopher's Supplemental Operator's Manual says:

"With a clean cotton cloth (not the same cloth used previously), apply a coating of light-weight machine oil to the linear rails.
► Use a lightweight machine oil such as sewing machine oil or pneumatic tool oil.
► Do not use a penetrating oil as these may contain solvents and detergents that can remove the impregnated lubricant from the bronze bearings.
► Do not use a rust inhibiting fluid/oil as these have limited lubrication properties, and can also remove the impregnated lubricant from the bronze bearings."

Mine is 3 years old.  I have wiped it down a few times and have never lubricated it.  It slides just fine.

Time to switch.  I guess it go's to show how important it is to read all the material.  Safety, use and maintenance.

 

[jvsteenb]

Some natural oils ( like camelia oil ) work very well but don't use oils that oxidate easily like canola oil, linseed oil or ( even worse ) castor oil - it gets messy and fouls up your gear.

What was I thinking... certainly not paying enough attention, that's for sure. Canola oil or Castor oil are not easily drying ( oxidysing ) oils. They DO tend to collect dust, so it fouls up your gear easily but it won't polymerize like linseedoil or tung oil does. My apologies for the misinformation. Still, you shouldn't use them unless you have a way to keep the tools dustfree..... [blink]

Regards,

Job

 

[Michael_MA]

Mine is 3 years old.  I have wiped it down a few times and have never lubricated it.  It slides just fine.

Same to me, thanks to the brass guide bushing .. which is a well self lubricating mechanism.. it just should just be wiped clean with a damp cloth from time to time..