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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
Okay, the words "non-silicone lubricant" get pitched around alot, however, no one ever calls out the trade name of a product. Non-silicone could be a petroleum product but is there some other "lubricant" that is non-silicone and non petroleum?
DonS
 
#3 ·
See what I said, no one can name one. I'll try to stay away from graphite with my luck I'll surely get it on the blade.
Thanks
P.s. My grandfather was from Germany, came here in, shortly after WWI, married a girl from Brooklyn whose parents were both from Germany. So, I'm part German. I don't know where in Germany he was from, he would never say other than that he had a sister. Wished I knew.
DonS
 
#7 · (Edited by Moderator)
DonS… Know I think I can help you… You were just now a little more specific on what you wanted to lubricate… there are lubricants ( I will find out tomorrow brand name for you) that you can use on parts like you described that do not collect dust as badly (or well) as grease. We have one in the shop we use to keep the table of the joiner and the thickness planer from being "sticky" and rusty, so the wood slides better. It actually smells pretty good and does no harm to wood… I just for the life of me not remember the name of the stuff, I will look tomorrow and post it. Its very thin, can say that much. Probably similiar to WD40 and I am afraid it is likely petroleum based. Is there a reason you want to stay away from petro based lube?
 
#8 ·
Don, WD 40 does contain silicone. I think what works best for that type would be white lithium. There are no end of manufacturers a common one in big box stores is 3 in one. You want the spray not the grease. Its goes on as a spray which allows it to get into all of those little spaces and is one of the hardest lubes made. You may not need to re-do it for a year or more.
 
#9 ·
Nicholas,
Not really, just read in a book that said should stay away from petro lubes on worm gears in tablesaws, that it holds the sawdust quite well. It did mention graphite like you did also. Look forward to your post tomorrow. It must be late now in Garmish.
Don Smith
 
#16 ·
drgoodwood beat me to the punch….

http://www.wd40.com/faqs/

I'm a bicycle guy. People argue endlessly about WD-40. I've learned a bit about it, along the way ;-)

I've seen numerous articles/books about woodworking machinery that recommend any greaseless lubricant. Things like 3-In-1 oil, gun oil, spray graphite, white lithium grease, sewing machine oil … even beeswax … probably all good.

More info:

http://www.content4reprint.com/home/home-improvement/lubrication-for-your-table-saws-blade-wheel-gears.htm

http://www.ehow.com/how_5682800_lubricate-table-saw.html
 
#18 ·
Don;

I have had good results with Liquid Wrench Dry Lubricant. I just cleaned up an older Craftsman tavle saw and used the LWDL on the worm gears. Sawdust does not stick to it and lubricating qualities are good. I use this stuff on a lot of things in the shop.

You can get it at Lowe's and Home Depot in the tool department in same location as the WD-40, etc.

Neil;

I use it on my mountain bike chains as well as drive chains on dirt bike and 4-wheelers.

Good Luck!
 
#19 ·
Neil,
Thanks, that's what I was looking for and that's exactly the TS I have, an old Craftsman. I'll swing by and pick it up today. Can you use it on the table saw table top?

Everyone has been soooooo helpful. This is a really great site.

Thanks everyone.

DonS
 
#21 ·
Sorry about the slip on the WD-40 E assumed based on the smell that it was silicone. I still really like lithium but use paste wax on my table tops (,cast iron, aluminum and on all my projects) When I first got a cast iron table, WD-40 on a green scrubby was the reccomeded way to clean spots, rust etc off of the cast iron, go figure.
 
#22 ·
As far as I know WD40 is diesel in a spay can. Pretty good for cleaning and immediate lubrication but not long term. Fluid Film is a good product for long term lubrication. It might be good for table tops too. I don't have a can handy to see what's in it but maybe someone else tried it.
 
#26 ·
Ok guys, I have it, the best stuff is called Woodslide I think the part number is 089153070 at Wuerth.com… I am not 100% if thats the exact number but you guys can check it out its pretty standard and one finds it in every shop to lubricate the tables of saws, thickness planers, joiners, and sliding parts, that should not collect dust as well as threads… i would really suggest checking this stuff out… it does not contain silicones nor is it greasy, like i mentioned it smells kinda of good.

It does contain a mineral oil, but it does not take much, just a little goes a long way… and its almost essential, as already mentioned, for an easy sliding surface, and I am certian it prevents rust and if if the surface of the machine table is a bit rough, this makes it really glide. I am convince this is the best product out there. So please take the time and check it out, I think you will be very happy that you did.
 
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