I could squirt some oil into each but i think it would end up making a mess and would attract dust etc.
Tool box drawer slide lube.
First time i ve used a wax type lubricant for wood to wood drawer glides metal to metal metal to plastic window guides and wheels.
He had to clean all lubricant from the slides or rollers in his tool boxes as the lube would attract the dirt sand and would gum up the works in short order.
Same reasoning behind using it in locks.
Specialty slides such as those for refrigerators and ovens use different.
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Like all hardware your drawer slide s movement can lose finesse after years of use.
My brother worked as a truck mechanic in the oregon high desert.
I ve used graphite lock lubricant for this application and it works very well.
Final thoughts on the best lubricant for tool box drawer slides precise and quality products come with efficient tools in a functional toolbox.
The reason i ask is some ball bearing slides have little tolerance for the drawer box being either a bit too wide or too narrow and can cause much friction or otherwise prevent the drawers from sliding smoothly.
I used a dry lubricant spray that is made for drawer and door slides hinges etc one of the pictures shows it when dry it leaves a light gray film after.
Toolbox drawer slides require a dry lubricant to keep your tools safe therefore avoid lubricant types that might flow into your tools.
5 steps to clean and lubricate your drawer slide like new.
They have open bearings and it appears that originally they were greased.
I have done this before on another toolbox and i oiled the slides big mistake they worked well for a couple of weeks and then they became gummed up with dirt.
So if your in a clean environment then you should be good.
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I got a new to me toolbox at an auction.
I recleaned and i think lubricated with spray silicone.
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The results exceeded my expectations.
That grease is now hardened or at least the bearings don t spin easily.
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So much so that after applying to an often used wood to wood drawer and used to a certain amount of resistance i almost flung the drawer across the room.
I have about 50 drawer slides in stanley vidmars that are in need of lubrication.
Just a point on roller slides.
It doesn t get gummy.
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