Lubing/oiling accessories

markos · Lubing/oiling accessories

I got a Wilesco Ferris wheel last weekend for my birthday (http://modelsteam.myfreeforum.org/about10618.html&highlight=). I was messing around with it today and actually managed to get the ferris wheel running very slowly by running a couple of different sized pulleys between my Steamco and the ferris wheel. It almost looked good enough to ride this time

but...it squeaks like crazy, and doesn't run smooth at such a slow speed. Anyone got an idea what I can lube it up with? I don't want to oil it 'cause then oil will go everywhere and make a huge mess. There's a couple of critical points which I think would benefit greatly from some sort of lubrication, but I have no idea what would be the best thing to use. Any

or ideas greatly appreciated!

If I can get it running smoothly at low speed I'll try and post a video.

Thanks

johnreid

I would think that a fine machine oil would work, but remember, a little bit goes a long way. A very small drop should do well and last for a while too, too much oil and you will have a mess.

xlchainsaw

happy birthday (late) ive spent 3 hrs today getting lizs mecanno ferris wheel ready for tomorrow. i accidentally got oil onto the steel drive bands

as low speed is required band tension is critical and oil doesnt help. well not on the bands anyway.

James

I think a little tiny bit of oil would be alright

Just be careful not to get it on any of the stickers on the ride, I did on my Wilesco roundabout thingy

markos

Thanks everyone. I'll oil up sparingly and see how it goes.

Wallace

Markos, if you are really worried about the oil, a product called Dri-Lube might do the trick.

It's a stick, like a large crayon mostly used for car door hinges and areas like that.

Can be found in Auto shops or even the auto section of Kmart

tmuir

I have some special lubricant for my mountain bike.
Its a liquid but after a couple of minutes it dries out and leaves a fine layer of teflon on it.
I've used it on gate hinges that squeaked and didn't want to oil them as then they would attract dust and it worked great.

Any good bike store should sell the stuff but it is more expensive than regular 3 in 1 oil.

johnreid

I have the Green Velvet Pin Bearing and Journal Lubricant, it seems to cling to surfaces quite well and does a great job of lubrication surfaces that do not come in direct contact with steam, a drop the sizr of the head of a pin does a lot of good with that stuff.

igy569

Graphite. It is sold for lock lubricant. Usually a very very fine powder, feels greasy, but is dry. Most hardware places that sell keys and locksets should have the stuff.