Hi all
Just bought a cheap old metal filing cabinet which has been stored in a garage for decades. I'm cleaned it out and now I want to lube the runners. Some of the wheels on the runners were so dirty and gunked you could hardly turn them by hand. But I have some Multisolve, and a little squirt with that fold with a brush down has gone them turning freely again.
So, what lube would be best to use? All I have in the house at the moment is WD40 (which I don't think is suitable), 3-in-1 general purpose oil, and Regin REGZ40 Silicone (Plumbers) Grease. Are any of them any good and if not what's best to get. Silicone based, lithium based, PTFE, spray, grease? There's so much choice and I must get round to finding out what's best for what application...
The other thing I wondered is whether I should just lubricate the wheels, or whether I shold put some lube in the channels as well (i.e. inside the cabinet, as per the second photo).
Any help appreciated and all lube nudge nudge wink wink comment acceptable, seeing as it's the weekend
Cheers
Just bought a cheap old metal filing cabinet which has been stored in a garage for decades. I'm cleaned it out and now I want to lube the runners. Some of the wheels on the runners were so dirty and gunked you could hardly turn them by hand. But I have some Multisolve, and a little squirt with that fold with a brush down has gone them turning freely again.
So, what lube would be best to use? All I have in the house at the moment is WD40 (which I don't think is suitable), 3-in-1 general purpose oil, and Regin REGZ40 Silicone (Plumbers) Grease. Are any of them any good and if not what's best to get. Silicone based, lithium based, PTFE, spray, grease? There's so much choice and I must get round to finding out what's best for what application...
The other thing I wondered is whether I should just lubricate the wheels, or whether I shold put some lube in the channels as well (i.e. inside the cabinet, as per the second photo).
Any help appreciated and all lube nudge nudge wink wink comment acceptable, seeing as it's the weekend
Cheers