I guess because I have regularly cleaned the tracks since day one I have never had any buildup or rough operation like you describe. I've had more of an issue with the outrigger slide because of the way its configured. I have in the past tried wiping with WD40 sprayed on the rag not on the track bearings directly and didn't find any difference in the slider but did help the outrigger slide.
On Wed, Jan 29, 2020 at 12:21 PM Randy Child via Groups.Io <strongman_one=
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Ok.. to clean the track of the slider, I used the maroon colored scotch pad and did all the tracks to get all the build up off..worked very well..make sure you really work the pad against the tracks and clean them off afterwards.. then I used the ballistol and sprayed it directly onto the track both on the bottom carriage and the slider as well and ran the sliding table back and forth really working it in.. then I added a straw to the ballistol and got down where I could just make out the bearings and gave a squirt into them.. all 4 sets and worked the slider back and forth for a few more minutes..then I cleanly wiped off all the parts woth a clean rag and made sure everything was wiped down and no drips or runs.? Slider rolls so smooth now..
On Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 08:53:50 AM PST, imranindiana via Groups.Io <imranindiana=
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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:
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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.?
--
Jerry P
