Tube lube??

Jokenring · Mar 3, 2011

I use the Liquid Wrench Dry Lube. It seems to work ok, although I am not sold on it yet.

zukkev · Mar 3, 2011

chainsaw said:
What kind of oil is best for a JD die when bending??

Backwoodsgoop maybe???:redneck:

chainsaw · Mar 3, 2011

crash said:
One thing I have also seen less of with grease is less galling of the follower over time since we are talking a friction bend.

Just some more food for thought..

Thats my biggest concern Mike, Im using wd40 (free) but my following die is showing wear.

crash2 · Mar 3, 2011

chainsaw said:
Thats my biggest concern Mike, Im using wd40 (free) but my following die is showing wear.

You have to remember how much friction is generated. Just try what I do(very thin coating) and see how it goes.

boardbysled · Mar 3, 2011

Another big thing is clean tube...

Bill · Mar 3, 2011

boardbysled said:
Another big thing is clean tube...

keeping free of scratches...I had mine on shelves to keep it nice :awesomework:

super samurai · Mar 3, 2011

zukkev said:
Backwoodsgoop maybe???:redneck:

good idea!!! i have a quart in the shop too!!! i gave the other two away.

zukkev · Mar 3, 2011

super samurai said:
good idea!!! i have a quart in the shop too!!! i gave the other two away.

It's the ****! :redneck: should be no problem in containing it! :haha:

chainsaw · Mar 3, 2011

crash said:
You have to remember how much friction is generated. Just try what I do(very thin coating) and see how it goes.

Oh no doubt!

boardbysled said:
Another big thing is clean tube...

The only time I use tube its straight from the steel shop all shiny and new. But I will get in the habit of giveing a quick once over with a rag.

tanzuki · Mar 4, 2011

I used to use lithium grease but then found wd works just as well if not better and it's way cheaper and less messy.

Using axle grease! That's just crazy...what a mess.

tomsbrokeagain · Mar 4, 2011

1)I have tried WD-40, but it is more detergent than lube i.e. I started to see wear on shoe.

2)I used standard wheel bearing grease. This works well, I just don't like the grease all over.

3)I have started to use http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT2?PMPXNO=12635878&PMTERM= dry moly lube. This has actually worked well. I have had very little wear and you just need to reapply after you are done for the day. This is on a project bender and not production bending.