Do you use a cutting lubricant with these or run them dry?
1283331
Some kind of lubricant will always help although these bits are so agressive I have never even thought about using any oil or anything. These bits are awesome. Never get dull no matter what you are cutting or carving. Just don't step on them or try to bend them as they will surely snap.
1283332
These are lightweight. Work great on wood - and even light metal ( aluminum ). Probably do hard steel ( once ). If you are thinking about lubricant - these are not CNC bits. They are nice, cheap homeowner bits for your Dremel.
687615
I use HORIZON silicone threadmill lubricant. It comes in a package that contains 3 tubes. I use one tube every 4 months.
1267140
I wash them in the machine, under "sterilization." It works well. I do NOT dry them. I let them air-dry.
2144043
You don't really need the lube, I hardly ever use it. But if you do want more, Lube for Tire String and Plug Repairs 2oz.
1236690
No. Liquid flowing through the pump "lube" it. Per the manufacturer, you should not run the pump dry.Very nice pump for home brew.
1391639
I use a brush ,small brush that came with the clippers . After I oil my clippers , I turn them on for s few seconds , turn them off , wipe excess oil away .
1165299
Somewhat normal; the instructions say they come pre-lubricated but whenever I buy a new pair, i like to pop off the shields and lubricate them just to get extra performance. I was using an all-purpose lubricant from a hardware store. Then i switched to graphite powder lubricant which works alright if you only use a little. Now i just got a bottle from the skate shop to bearing lube that will last me for years. I would recommend lightly lubricating your new REDS and spinning them a few times for even lubricant distribution.
2190888
They were saying to oil the blades, if you have a reduces blade friction optimizing shredder perforfmance then oil it. The best thing to use is a Shredder lubricant sheet, that is what I use the oil is in the sheet and all you have to do is shred the sheet
1906687
I wash mine right after I use them, or at least run them under cool water while I briskly rub them together.Then later wash them with whites.
1185120
I didn't do anything other than run it through. My problem was extremely dull cutting edges, so I used a combination of the lubricating sheets and aluminum foil... maybe you need to expend another lubricating sheet (if you've used the machine a lot and never lubricated before?)... I'm sorry I can't be more helpful!
1312694
I personally would not use it for a lubricant, i use distilled water in a spray bottle. but like peanut says "sure can" then go for it...
952440
No prep besides cutting a thumb size piece for use. Water with car wash soap is the best lubricant.
426435
Most of them can be used dry but its only about 20 percent as useful compare to when there wet. Dry can also mess the pad up a little. So best bet is to use them wet.
1906934
As an old habit any component that has "o"rings I always use "o" ring lubricant. Prevents them from drying out.
1853455
If they are the packings (O-rings), then they must be lubed and installed. They create the water barrier. I use any form of petroleum jelly to lube the o-rings. No special tools needed.
738610
Absolutely... oil or cutting fluid is a must or the bits will overheat and dull very quick.
791577
As a general rule, no pump likes to run dry. The water cools and may also help with lubrication. Sucking a little air might be OK but running dry is not, at least in my book, and that goes for any pump unless they expressly say it is. If you fix your leak, power on and and it pumps water without leaking around the shaft, you're probably OK.