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| Before applying a lubricant, it is best to wipe the surfaces (or flush the bearings) with solvent or cleaner, to remove dirt, debris and old grease. | Before applying a lubricant, it is best to wipe the surfaces (or flush the bearings) with solvent or cleaner, to remove dirt, debris and old grease. | ||
| - | === Sewing machine oil === | + | === Sewing machine oil / Mineral Oil === |
| **Good for X & Y axis. Bad for Z axis** | **Good for X & Y axis. Bad for Z axis** | ||
| - | This is a thin oil that is good for lubricating bearings and rails. The low viscosity means that it will provide a nice thin layer of lubrication between metal surfaces without adding significant drag or friction. | + | This is a thin oil that is good for lubricating bearings and rails. The low viscosity means that it will provide a nice thin layer of lubrication between metal surfaces without adding significant drag or friction. |
| === Silicone Grease === | === Silicone Grease === | ||
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| === Silicone + PTFE-based/ | === Silicone + PTFE-based/ | ||
| **Excellent for all X, Y & Z axis** | **Excellent for all X, Y & Z axis** | ||
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| The best of both worlds, this combination has a reasonable viscosity to make is suitable for almost any light machinery application. | The best of both worlds, this combination has a reasonable viscosity to make is suitable for almost any light machinery application. | ||
| Examples include SuperLube (linked below). | Examples include SuperLube (linked below). | ||
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