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