The Ford Barn

AlanD · 11-28-2015, 10:05 PM

I have a typical metal tool cabinet, like a craftsman, with the pull-out drawers.
Every so often I need to WD-40 the sliders because the drawers feel gummy and hard to pull out all the way. After WD-40'ing they pull out fine, but it doesn't last.

What would be a better spray lubricant that I won't have to reapply in 6 months?
Thanks, and hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving.
Alan

MikeK · 11-28-2015, 11:15 PM

WD-40 dries up after a while. Not much of a long term lube. I use this synth spray oil with teflon on my 30 year old Snap-on chest slides. About once a year. Also keeps the 'ol Browning happy.

Tom Wesenberg · 11-29-2015, 01:54 AM

I used to remove the slides and grease them on my Craftsman tool cabinets. They would slide smoothly and easily. I worked at the dealership, so they got quite a workout.

MikeK · 11-29-2015, 07:23 AM

Tom, let me guess. You used Mystic JT6.

2manycars · 11-29-2015, 07:28 AM

I use light oil on the old boxes that have sliders. WD40 is not really a lubricant. It is meant as a water displacer (wd). The newer boxes have ball bearings, and I have not yet needed to lube them.

Pinesdune · 11-29-2015, 09:20 AM

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Spray powderd graphite is fantastic stuff for that type of application, and it doesn't get your tool kit all greased up (also works great on throttle cables, door latches, and the like)

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Tom Wesenberg · 11-29-2015, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeK

Tom, let me guess. You used Mystic JT6.

Nope, didn't know about it at the time, so that was still the Lubriplate phase of my life.

Every Friday I would wipe down most of my tools with a lightly oiled rag. I tried to keep my tools in good condition. Too bad Craftsman went to China.

katy · 11-29-2015, 12:02 PM

Powdered teflon lock lube works pretty good on my tool box.

captndan · 11-29-2015, 01:38 PM

All the lubricants listed will work fine for your chest. As for the WD-40 it is not a lubricant and has no place in the work shop. Don't use it!

monto · 11-29-2015, 01:41 PM

Another suggestion - white lithium grease...

Quigley1930 · 11-29-2015, 04:01 PM

No way 1930 coupe. 600wt. would be a much better choice

ddweave · 11-29-2015, 04:22 PM

Is that a Hampden? Maybe an 11 jewel 6 size?

That looks like a beautiful case!

I have an interest in antique pocket watches, too.

Doug

Indiana A. Lover · 11-29-2015, 04:41 PM

My wife brought home a new spray for me to try It is Blaster All Purpose Lubricant. I just used it on my garage door rollers and hinges. Went to tool box and did drawer slides and rollers. Stay tuned for a run down on how it works. I will do my Model A tomorrow. Could not spend to much time out side, family dinner got to give the family my presents of being. Don haveing fun with the grand kids.

Mike V. Florida · 11-30-2015, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1930 coupe

Yes it is.
The one with the picture in it belonged to my great grandmother. It needed parts so I got some non working movements on Ebay for $5.00 and used the parts to get it running. I had enough parts left over to put together a second working watch.

With my luck each and every non working watch would have the same worn out part.

ddweave · 11-30-2015, 02:36 PM

The typical bad parts are balance staff, balance jewels, and mainsprings.
Sometimes you get lucky and find a movement with a good staff and jewels.
Movements are frequently available on eBay because of guys scrapping the cases for the gold content :-(

11-28-2015, 10:05 PM	#1
AlanD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 117	Tool cabinet slider lub ? I have a typical metal tool cabinet, like a craftsman, with the pull-out drawers. Every so often I need to WD-40 the sliders because the drawers feel gummy and hard to pull out all the way. After WD-40'ing they pull out fine, but it doesn't last. What would be a better spray lubricant that I won't have to reapply in 6 months? Thanks, and hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. Alan

11-28-2015, 11:15 PM	#2
MikeK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windy City Posts: 2,919	Re: Tool cabinet slider lub ? WD-40 dries up after a while. Not much of a long term lube. I use this synth spray oil with teflon on my 30 year old Snap-on chest slides. About once a year. Also keeps the 'ol Browning happy.

11-29-2015, 01:54 AM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Tool cabinet slider lub ? I used to remove the slides and grease them on my Craftsman tool cabinets. They would slide smoothly and easily. I worked at the dealership, so they got quite a workout.

11-29-2015, 07:23 AM	#4
MikeK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windy City Posts: 2,919	Re: Tool cabinet slider lub ? Tom, let me guess. You used Mystic JT6.

11-29-2015, 07:28 AM	#5
2manycars Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,732	Re: Tool cabinet slider lub ? I use light oil on the old boxes that have sliders. WD40 is not really a lubricant. It is meant as a water displacer (wd). The newer boxes have ball bearings, and I have not yet needed to lube them.

11-29-2015, 09:20 AM	#6
Pinesdune Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 414	Re: Tool cabinet slider lub ? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Spray powderd graphite is fantastic stuff for that type of application, and it doesn't get your tool kit all greased up (also works great on throttle cables, door latches, and the like) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-29-2015, 12:02 PM	#8
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,048	Re: Tool cabinet slider lub ? Powdered teflon lock lube works pretty good on my tool box. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

11-29-2015, 01:38 PM	#9
captndan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Tennessee Posts: 714	Re: Tool cabinet slider lub ? All the lubricants listed will work fine for your chest. As for the WD-40 it is not a lubricant and has no place in the work shop. Don't use it!

11-29-2015, 01:41 PM	#10
monto Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NH Posts: 182	Re: Tool cabinet slider lub ? Another suggestion - white lithium grease...

11-29-2015, 04:01 PM	#11
Quigley1930 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Middleburg, Virginia Posts: 421	Re: Tool cabinet slider lub ? No way 1930 coupe. 600wt. would be a much better choice

11-29-2015, 04:22 PM	#12
ddweave Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waterloo, IL Posts: 81	Re: Tool cabinet slider lub ? Is that a Hampden? Maybe an 11 jewel 6 size? That looks like a beautiful case! I have an interest in antique pocket watches, too. Doug __________________ Doug in Waterloo

11-29-2015, 04:41 PM	#13
Indiana A. Lover Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Brook, Indiana Posts: 214	Re: Tool cabinet slider lub ? My wife brought home a new spray for me to try It is Blaster All Purpose Lubricant. I just used it on my garage door rollers and hinges. Went to tool box and did drawer slides and rollers. Stay tuned for a run down on how it works. I will do my Model A tomorrow. Could not spend to much time out side, family dinner got to give the family my presents of being. Don haveing fun with the grand kids.

11-30-2015, 02:36 PM	#15
ddweave Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waterloo, IL Posts: 81	Re: Tool cabinet slider lub ? The typical bad parts are balance staff, balance jewels, and mainsprings. Sometimes you get lucky and find a movement with a good staff and jewels. Movements are frequently available on eBay because of guys scrapping the cases for the gold content :-( __________________ Doug in Waterloo