splitter... lube

[Ljute]

My TroyBilt specifically says not to use grease. Dunno why.

I have the wifey buy me the cheapest spray-can cooking oils at the supermarket. Works great. Sometimes I also use Husqvarna bar/chain oil. Don't want to waste the Stihl stuff on it.

 

[Buckethead]

Grease, mine has fittings.

Same for me...grease fittings on both sides of the pusher plate.

 

[reaperman]

My splitter came stock with grease fittings on the bottom side of the slide only. The zerks only lasted a few splitter sessions before they vibrated off. I believe its more effective to actually take a grease gun and apply a layer on both sides, top and bottom.

 

[dingeryote]

no one uses chew spit?

Occaisional goober of Copenhagen seems to work on my Huskee.

Seriously though, TSC sells a dry film lube that works great if ya gotta lube the thing. Nothing sticks to it as it's basicly a Moly/graphite infused paint.

It's plenty slippery, just no or little pressure resistence so for dedicated bearing surfaces, it's not the greatest.

Keeps things from rusting though.

Stay safe!
Dingeryote

 

[Kydan]

Any lubrication is better than none.

 

[kevin j]

dry moly spray. high pressure, dries and doesn't hold dirt. Use it on our industrial equipment.
CRC in green can at graingers.

kcj

 

[splittah]

My TroyBilt specifically says not to use grease. Dunno why.

I believe the idea behind not using grease is because grease can trap and hold dirt, acting as an abrasive once contaminated with the dirt, actually causing more wear. A light oil lubricant will not keep the dirt on the top plate as much.

Why some have grease fittings I could not say, mine does not and just says to lubricate the top plate with oil.

opcorn:

 

[splittah]

dry moly spray. high pressure, dries and doesn't hold dirt. Use it on our industrial equipment.
CRC in green can at graingers.

kcj

Thanks! I will try this.

reps for you.