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Re: Froglube works great on the xyz

null@example.com (chrismetallica1) — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 19:14:49 +0000

I will see how this goes. Froglube isn't a grease or an oil. In paste form its paints on . Then after it warms is dissipates over the surface of the metal. I have run it on saiga's and my wife's vepr 12 in sandy and dusty conditions the sand didn't stick to the parts. Think the printer in my room will be fine with it.

Re: Froglube works great on the xyz

null@example.com (carl_m1968) — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 18:25:18 +0000

I just use a light machine oil like 3 in One. A thick grease will collect more dust and require more cleaning and maintenance.

Froglube works great on the xyz

null@example.com (chrismetallica1) — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 18:07:39 +0000

Ok, I wasn't happy with the way the travel was on the bars. The lube that came on the printer tended to be pushed across the travel and clumps. With that today I cleaned it all off and used froglube paste on a brush. I have been using this lube in its varying forms mainly on licenced firearms at a local armoury and range. However it has worked well on all sorts of stuff (rusted parts, sized locks and UPVC window mecs) that I have tested it on. On the 3d printer it works great. Resistance on the travel seems reduced and as its a none chemical lube that is also a rust inhibitor and works well in heated areas the temperature rise in the print area makes it adhere to the metal better. I just cleaned all the surfaces of the travel bars off with isopropyl alcohol wipes then brushed the frog lube on. Also as a plus side it doesn't smell like melted abs when printing as froglube is mint smelling

anyway this is the stuff

http://froglube.com/