Thanks for all of the quick replies.
The only dry lubricant I could find at my local hardware store/DIY shop was graphite spray, so that's what I went with.
Just applied it to both columns and did some test runs; seems to have done the trick.
I use this router often to make rings for...
Router : Dewalt DW622
I'm not sure if this is in the right section, but I have a question about a DW622 slow/difficult to retract after plunging.
When I'm plunge routing > finished the cut > power button/switch released(power off) > plunge lock mechanism released(rotated counter-clockwise) >...