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   JeffHeath | Mar 06, 2006 02:25am | #1

   Grease will only create new problems.  I use graphite (powder), and it works fine.  Work it in for a while, and see if it goes away.  If not, add some more, and work it in.....You'll get it, be patient.

   Jeff

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   tangomike | Mar 06, 2006 06:01am | #2

   mine squeeks too, I gave up after many sessions of attempting to hunt down the source and a cure. My Minimax bandsaw squeeks for about 1 second when I fire it up too, I'm thinking there may be some strange atmospheric phenomena that is centered on my shop.

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   Telemike | Mar 06, 2006 08:07am | #3

   I use a dry lubricant called "lockease" that is meant for locks. It is a graphite lubricant that I can buy at all the hardware stores. I use it for vise screws, tablesaw lead screws, and clamp threads. It is good for most screws, but not for the highest load screws that still need a good grease. Problem is that grease and oil always catch sawdust and turn to thick putty.

   The Lockease doesn't pick up much sawdust but provides lubrication. It sprays out of an aerosol can with a WD 40 like tube (works great for lock too, but stains the door as it runs out). I don't like it as much as a product we used to use at work called "DGF" or dry graphite film. I don't seem to be able to find it locally although I haven't looked too hard.

   Another lubricant I've used for high vaccuum was a teflon mold release. The teflon did a great job of lubricating threads also, but was also not a high pressure lubricant.

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   JerryPacMan | Mar 06, 2006 04:54pm | #4

   I lubed my Unisaw following the FWW #179 article and had to work in the lubes to eliminate all squeaks.  The controls move very easy now.  The dry moly lube is excellent for table saws as it drys and resists dirt and sawdust.  Protect the inside of the machine with old rags as the lube is sprayed as it can make a mess since it contains graphite.  I used Dri Slide moly lubricant, it is about the same as the LPS 842.

    

   Life is what happens to you when you're making other plans .

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   craigpw | Mar 06, 2006 06:02pm | #5

    You're right about the mess. I'll keep on working on the TS until I eliminate the squeaks. It good to know that someone has gotten rid on all his TS squeaks!

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   mike4244 | Mar 07, 2006 12:29am | #6

   Have you tried spray litheoum grease? I also get a squeal from my bandsaw on startup,solved it with the litheoum grease.

   mike