Re: Lubricant for sliding table
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Fwiw, there's been fierce debate in the machine tool and mechanical universe for decades about WD40.? At one end of the spectrum?are those who believe it's a miracle product and at the other end those who wouldn't let it inside their shop, and of course everywhere in between.? I don't think this will ever be settled "scientifically", though there are many people who've done tests with various degrees of rigor.? ?But aside from the WD40 fanatics, I think most people agree that it's a fine general purpose thing, but in any specific use, there are superior products.? For example, as a rust preventative, LPS,? Boeshield, et. al. are way better.
On Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 8:53 AM imranindiana via Groups.Io <imranindiana= [email protected]> wrote: I had the same question, still Looking but here is one article that may interest a few.
Imran? On Jan 29, 2020, at 8:23 PM, bacchus6015 <dohertyj@...> wrote:
?What is the difference between WD40 and Ballistol? ?
They both appear to be around 60% Aliphatic Hydrocarbon with some additives.
I wonder if the? Ballistol multipurpose available on amazon is the same as the universal on Felders site, I emailed the company but never got a response. Maybe the SDS will reveal the differences...Regards, Mark ?Felder recently published a TSB recommending Ballistol
as a slider lube.? This was discussed on Sawmill Creek.
My slider is in an un heated workshop in NE Ohio.
When I use it removes some light rust from the steel
rails.? I would not use any abrasives on the rails unless
absolutely necessary.? You want to keep the polished
surface and not scuff it up..
Felder does have Ballistol available on there web site.?
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Jerry P
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