Slide lubricant for drill sharpening jig

[jeffwhit]

Both set of slides have become very stiff, especially the cross slide with the plastic runners.

I have cleaned them thoroughly but to no avail. What lubricant is recommended?

[micha]

Hi Jeff,
welcome to the forum.

The jig comes with a tube of PTFE-lubricant. So I guess that's what is recommended.
So that would be a teflon-based lubricant. But I think any white grease or even oil will do. I've tried different ones and didn't notice much difference between these.
Light oils require relubrication more often. So far, some lithium grease seems to work best for me.
I'm pretty sure you can use whatever is available without damaging anything, as opposed to running it dry.

Mike

[RickKrung]

I agree with micha.  Just don't be too generous such that it starts getting on other surfaces/hands, etc.

Rick

[Ken S]

Welcome to the forum, Jeff.

Good question, and well answered.

Ken

[RichColvin]

I agree with micha.  Just don't be too generous such that it starts getting on other surfaces/hands, etc.

Rick

Rick,


Is the lubricant dangerous ?


Rich

[RickKrung]

I wouldn't call it dangerous.  I was thinking of if it gets on your hands and causes slippage of your grip as you move the jig, etc.  Not a big deal.  I'd sorta forgotten about it, but I haven't done any drill bits in a long time. 

Rick

[ega]

Perhaps worth making the point that if used with a conventional high speed grinder lubrication should be dry and minimal.