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Sanwa Joystick Lube - Dow Molycoat 44 Medium Grease or ________________?

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Turambar:

So I took apart my joysticks to make jigs, and I want to re-lube them before I get to using them a lot.  Lizard lick sells Dow Molycoat 44 Joystick Grease, but a tube of it is 1)not cheap and 2)way more than I need.

Is there a more readily available alternative that can be found at Lowe's or Home Depot? 

RandyT:


Check out some stuff called "Super Lube".  It's a thick silicone lube, so it stays put.  Just a thin coat will do the trick.

Not sure if they have it at Lowes or HD, but if you have a Harbor Freight nearby, they should carry it.

Turambar:

Thanks, Randy!  I will give that a try.  I am also excited because I am about to wire up the trackball I purchased from you a few months ago!

EvilGreenDevil:

Is this really that necessary if you are just opening it to trace for a jig?  Especially if the joystick is new.


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RandyT:


--- Quote from: EvilGreenDevil on March 20, 2012, 11:29:08 pm ---Is this really that necessary if you are just opening it to trace for a jig?  Especially if the joystick is new.

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Can't hurt, so long as you don't overdo it.  A little preventative maintenance is a good thing, especially if you expect them to see heavy use.  I use the SuperLube on OMNI2's when I build them, and they move really nicely afterward.  I expect that it will significantly reduce wear in the otherwise dry socket.  Joysticks of similar design should also benefit from doing this.

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