Toyo 45CF LUBRICATION

[Kilgallb]

What is the best lubricant for the focus rail on the TOYO View 45CF? Mine really binds in cold weather.

 

[Tom Taylor]

I haven't had that problem with my CF but I have used a silicon-based spray for the riser rails on a Beseler 45MXT enlarger: https://www.wd40.com/products/silicone-lubricant/

Thomas

 

[M Carter]

I haven't had that problem with my CF but I have used a silicon-based spray for the riser rails on a Beseler 45MXT enlarger: https://www.wd40.com/products/silicone-lubricant/

Thomas

Beseler's manual says "Lubriplate" or similar, I keep forgetting to get some! And I think there are multiple formulations of the stuff?

 

[BrianShaw]

Lubriplate, and the equivalents, are a really great but old-fashioned grease. For rails on Graphics I've used modern dry teflon lubricants more successfully. Easily sourced at bicycle shops as well as online sources. They go on wet and dry completely so are virtually never going to attract dust or grit... yet are very slick.

 

[M Carter]

Lubriplate, and the equivalents, are a really great but old-fashioned grease. For rails on Graphics I've used modern dry teflon lubricants more successfully. Easily sourced at bicycle shops as well as online sources. They go on wet and dry completely so are virtually never going to attract dust or grit... yet are very slick.

That's cool, I have a bottle of "white lightning" from my obsessed with cycling days.

Amazing what shape 200 miles a week in Texas summers can get you in. I had zero body fat at that point in my life (I also didn't own a 90-year old house with 40 wood windows in need of restoration! I've gotten pretty good at rebuilding windows...)