On Dec 16, 1:04*am, 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

>
>
I would still go for the white grease as it shouldn't get runny as the
"Super Oil."