Ubehage Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I guess I just have one simple question: What kind of lubricants are recommended? I found some with teflon, and a little voice in my head says "Check the chemistry first!", so I'm asking you I don't plan to make anything other than BP- and Whistle-rockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldMarine Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I just rub the spindle down with paraffin wax. I had been using auto wax but it was more work with no difference in performance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidF Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I melt 3 parts Vaseline with 1 part paraffin wax, and it becomes a solid that is easier to wipe on evenly. It's a minor point though. Plain wax works fine too. I feel the same about using a spray as I do about using a spray underarm deodorant. Only a small portion remains on the target! Cough, cough.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagabu Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 On brass spindles, I really don't get a different release but I do get signs on inhibited cores with wax. I prefer to leave it dry and well polished. I do have a lathe so running it up to 3600RPM and hitting it with Mothers sure shines them up nicely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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