<![CDATA[SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — oil rod ?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/topic/11599/oil-rod/ Thu, 02 Jul 2015 20:30:31 +0000 PunBB <![CDATA[Re: oil rod ?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/100358/#p100358 I use a syringe with 3 in one oil. Put a few drops every few inches then move the axis full range a few times to spread it out.

]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2015 20:30:31 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/100358/#p100358 <![CDATA[Re: oil rod ?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/100354/#p100354 nickgarrett09 wrote:

I would avoid the sprays especially in the the closed systems, because if the oil gets on the print bed, the filament won't stick.

This is a very good point. I clean my print bed with mineral spirits, which tends to get oils off without too much trouble, but it might be worth me switching to grease as well. If I do, I'll follow the SuperLube trend most likely.

]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2015 19:42:48 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/100354/#p100354 <![CDATA[Re: oil rod ?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/100287/#p100287 I would avoid the sprays especially in the the closed systems, because if the oil gets on the print bed, the filament won't stick. Grease will stay together, be much less likely to get on the print bed, and is about the same price. But like TheBaron said, dust can get into the greases which means that you'll have to replace the grease every so often, depending upon your environment.

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2015 22:16:48 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/100287/#p100287 <![CDATA[Re: oil rod ?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/100242/#p100242 efes wrote:

hello

How you use oil for rod and threaded shaft?

merci

I use
Super Lube - multi purpose synthetic oil with PTFE (Teflon) and apply it with a Q tip and then move all parts to get everything coated.
Bought on Amazon for like 5 bucks

Same as above post

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2015 12:57:49 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/100242/#p100242 <![CDATA[Re: oil rod ?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/99837/#p99837 efes, that would be fine. it's actually the exact same stuff I use for my screws and what not.

Dubbsd, that grease would also be a good choice. I tend to avoid using greases just because they leave a layer that dust and such can stick to and I tend to have a fairly dirty shop. The spray leaves a film that's a little less tacky from my experience.

If it was heavier weight, I would definitely go grease over spray, though.

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2015 20:29:01 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/99837/#p99837 <![CDATA[Re: oil rod ?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/99832/#p99832 I have a Makerbot replicator 2X
and this is what Makerbot recomends

http://www.amazon.com/Super-Lube-21030- … B000XBH9HI

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2015 19:46:22 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/99832/#p99832 <![CDATA[Re: oil rod ?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/99831/#p99831 TheBaron wrote:

You can use a light silicone spray oil, there is one under the WD-40 brand name.

WD-40 is made for displacing water and unsticking loose things. It dries fairly quickly and doesn't leave much lubrication behind when it does. You can use a spray silicone or a 3-in-1 oil as carl recommended. Pretty much any light spindle or way oil will do. Avoid vegetable oil and other cooking oils (will go rancid and smell bad).

that's ok ? :

http://wd40specialist.com/products/silicone-lubricant/

http://wd40specialist.com/images/product-silicone.png

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2015 19:42:38 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/99831/#p99831 <![CDATA[Re: oil rod ?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/99829/#p99829 You can use a light silicone spray oil, there is one under the WD-40 brand name.

WD-40 is made for displacing water and unsticking loose things. It dries fairly quickly and doesn't leave much lubrication behind when it does. You can use a spray silicone or a 3-in-1 oil as carl recommended. Pretty much any light spindle or way oil will do. Avoid vegetable oil and other cooking oils (will go rancid and smell bad).

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2015 19:14:34 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/99829/#p99829 <![CDATA[Re: oil rod ?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/99827/#p99827 efes wrote:
evanalmighty wrote:

I don't think WD40 should be used as a lubricant.

which then? a brand?


There is a brand here in the states called 3-IN-ONE. That's what I used. It's good for guns and any other light oil needs.

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2015 18:18:58 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/99827/#p99827 <![CDATA[Re: oil rod ?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/99825/#p99825 evanalmighty wrote:

I don't think WD40 should be used as a lubricant.

which then? a brand?

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2015 18:13:28 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/99825/#p99825 <![CDATA[Re: oil rod ?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/99824/#p99824 I don't think WD40 should be used as a lubricant.

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2015 17:45:17 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/99824/#p99824 <![CDATA[Re: oil rod ?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/99823/#p99823 I have WD40...
I preferred to ask for not a problem!

merci !

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2015 17:37:34 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/99823/#p99823 <![CDATA[Re: oil rod ?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/99821/#p99821 efes wrote:

hello

How you use oil for rod and threaded shaft?

merci


Just use a light machine oil. WD40 if you have it in your region will also work.

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2015 17:35:53 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/99821/#p99821 <![CDATA[oil rod ?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/99820/#p99820 hello

How you use oil for rod and threaded shaft?

merci

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2015 17:31:59 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/99820/#p99820