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Offline Gilligan

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What kind of grease for the press?
« on: May 11, 2012, 03:30:14 PM »
I have an Antec Legend and could stand to grease her up a bit.

Something that would be "universal" would be ideal but whatever is best for the job is what I'll get.


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Re: What kind of grease for the press?
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2012, 03:35:50 PM »
Workhorse recommends Heavy Duty Wheel Bearing grease.
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Re: What kind of grease for the press?
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2012, 04:27:54 PM »
I have always heard white lithium grease, but anything is better than nothing  ;)
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Re: What kind of grease for the press?
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2012, 05:03:25 PM »
Super Lube is really good stuff--not quite as thick as wheel bearing grease, but very sticky, and doesn't 'glaze'.

They say it's fully compatible with white lithium--they being the manufacturer.

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Re: What kind of grease for the press?
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2012, 05:04:48 PM »
I'm thinking lithium is the way to go... when you are feeling manic you can just lick your press a little. ;)

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Re: What kind of grease for the press?
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2012, 05:08:21 PM »
We use Marine Lithium grease which Anatol told was the best for our machine helps keep rust and water damage out.

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Re: What kind of grease for the press?
« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2012, 05:16:22 PM »
Mobil 1 Synthetic, a little overkill but it works. I use Aqualube for where the lift cylinder touches, sticky as hell and wont drip or ware off.

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Re: What kind of grease for the press?
« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2012, 11:01:02 AM »
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