Sqwertz wrote:
> What's the best lube for the bearings in a lazy Susan? I have the
> normal household "Super Oil" (circa 1975) that I'd use for the
> chainsaw and bike chains. Normal grease for the garage door
> channel. Or synthetic white grease for bike hubs and crank shafts
> (ball bearing based). And of course I have thermal CPU grease.
>
> It's 4lbs of solid wood over a 12" pedestal made from 3/4" MDF. I
> can't see the actual bearings yet. It holds about 2-3 pounds on
> top. As it is, it doesn't turn too well unless you put more weight
> on it. I've heard regular lubricating oil breaks down and gets
> gummy, but I'm thinking the white bike grease may be too tacky for
> that little weight.
>
> -sw
>
White lithium grease is perfect for that. You can get it in a spray can
or a tube.