Lubrication for the rack and pinion?

[rb99]

Metal on metal...

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Rollers on a track...not sliders -- I do keep a light oil on them but nothing heavy that holds dirt.

I cut foam and it blows and will stick to anything that is damp -- thats why I keep them dry.

[dana_swift]

Eric- Generally I like your thinking. However they do lube train tracks, especially on curves.

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I can see that -- but they also dump sand out on the track at the engine for traction.

And my bot has no curves --

This is what make the Shopbot great -- what works for some may not for others. I like my lightly oiled rails and others like heavy grease.

then we end up on a train ride...

What FUN