Vice lubrication, rust prevention - Spares

[scockram]

I've got a behemoth of a vice, a Record 53. Wondering what oil or grease to use on the guide rods. What do others favour?

I acquired it a couple of years ago, stripped it down, cleaned it up and then mounted it on the bench. Can't remember what I used on the guide rods the first time but I've got a feeling it might have been Camelia oil. It didn't work very well anyway. It was refusing to open fully so I had to take it apart and clean off surface rust again.

My easiest options are 3in1, a thicker mineral oil I use for the lathe bearing, (sae 30 I think), WD40 or grease. I used grease on the screw thread and it's fine, seems a bit thick for the rods though.

 

[Wilson joinery]

I think I used lithium grease on mine and it seems to work well

 

[Sideways]

Yes. WD and camelia are too thin and won't last. Ordinary grease is too sticky. White drying lithium is a decent option.

 

[scockram]

Thanks both. I'll give the lithium grease a try.

 

[imageel]

I've used Castrol LM on mine for many years - and yes it does get clogged up with wood dust and detritus however I've never had it bind up and it keeps the threads and guides nice and shiny...

 

[scockram]

Related question.

I also have a Record 52 1/2 vice. It's missing the quick release spring though. I think I've read somewhere that these are still available. Anyone know where I can buy one please?

 

[Dynamite]

mmmmmm. I was pondering this myself at the weekend. I do have a jar of standard grease to be fair so was going to give that a try. I was wondering about graphite lubrication in powder from but dont have any.

Kind Regards... Rob

 

[scockram]

mmmmmm. I was pondering this myself at the weekend. I do have a jar of standard grease to be fair so was going to give that a try. I was wondering about graphite lubrication in powder from but dont have any.

Kind Regards... Rob

Graphite is a good dry lubricant, it doesn't attract dust and dirt like oil or grease does. Not suitable in this situation though I think, as won't help to prevent rusting at all.

 

[Jacob]

Any old mineral oil or grease will do.
I tend to use either 3 in 1 bike oil or grease from a grease gun, whichever happens to be nearest when needed.

Avoid linseed and other drying oils.

 

[Terry - Somerset]

I suspect the solution is little and often- both lubrication and operation (fully open and close).

 

[Simon in the shed]

Related question.

I also have a Record 52 1/2 vice. It's missing the quick release spring though. I think I've read somewhere that these are still available. Anyone know where I can buy one please?

viceman.co.uk

 

[Simon in the shed]

Irwin Record Quick Release Spring and Nut (Woodwork vices) | Viceman

T52EDL Nut and spring for Irwin Record No 52, 52 1/2 and No 53 Quick release Woodworking vices Free post to UK mainland

www.viceman.co.uk

 

[scockram]

Irwin Record Quick Release Spring and Nut (Woodwork vices) | Viceman

T52EDL Nut and spring for Irwin Record No 52, 52 1/2 and No 53 Quick release Woodworking vices Free post to UK mainland

www.viceman.co.uk

That looks like a great resource. Thanks Simon. I need a couple of bits for other bits for another vice too so I should be able to stock up.

 

[hlvd]

Related question.

I also have a Record 52 1/2 vice. It's missing the quick release spring though. I think I've read somewhere that these are still available. Anyone know where I can buy one please?

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