Petroleum jelly lubricant

[lpoolck]

I have bought one of the 36" homak tool chest from Costco and it suggests in the manual to lube the ball bearing runners with a high quality petroleum based lubricant with a jelly consistency.

I have tried to find such a lubricant but I am struggling to find one - could anyone point me in the right direction?

Also I have tried other lubricants and I prefer the original lubricant that came with the chest.

I have tried to contact homak but they can't provide any information on a supplier/brand.

 

[jakemac]

Wffew ! - From the title I was expecting a whole 'nother conversation.

 

[The Ratchet Man]

Does Vasoline not meet the criteria you posted?

If it's quality enough for....well...um...then it should be quality enough for your drawer slides, correct?

 

[SlowAl]

Vaseline, or get some superlube from Harbor Freight.

 

[k p]

Also I have tried other lubricants and I prefer the original lubricant that came with the chest.

I find it hilarious that you "prefer" a specific lubrication for your drawer slides.

 

[zakmartin]

After a while, Vasoline starts to get drippy. I'd stick with a tube of HP grease from the auto parts store.

 

[lpoolck]

Does Vasoline not meet the criteria you posted?

If it's quality enough for....well...um...then it should be quality enough for your drawer slides, correct?

Wffew ! - From the title I was expecting a whole 'nother conversation.

Haha. Exactly what I was thinking. I am from the UK so not sure if it being USA made if the reference/name was the same on the other side of the pond. Turns out it definitely is.

 

[1/2 Cup]

I had a manual prostrate check last week, trust me petroleum jelly works well!!

Sorry I could not resist.

 

[lpoolck]

I've tired Vasoline but it was no good. As previousky stated it runs. Silicone spray is ok but the drawers are too noisy when using it.

 

[lpoolck]

I find it hilarious that you "prefer" a specific lubrication for your drawer slides.

I find it hilarious that you have taken the time to post something that makes you come across as an absolute ******.

 

[lpoolck]

I had a manual prostrate check last week, trust me petroleum jelly works well!!

Sorry I could not resist.

Haha. Still doesn't sound like fun!

 

[jjjrmx5]

Wffew ! - From the title I was expecting a whole 'nother conversation.

LOLOLOLZZZZZ!!!!

Reminds me of the joke where someone used "Astro Glide" instead of brake fluid when doing a brake service and now their vehicle wants to "rear end" all the other cars.



LOLZ.

As for slide lube, a search is necessary.

Bearing grease attrats grime, White lith breaks down over time and dries out.

I like engine assembly lube or the red lube of love, but it depends upon your temps.

Factory was likely a light bearing grease or lube.

Work in a machine shop or body shop with metal shavings or lots of filler or paint dust and you need to then factor that in too.

I've seen it all.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Haha. Still doesn't sound like fun!

It brings tears to your eyes!

 

[1/2 Cup]

Back to the topic at hand I use Boeshield very sparingly on slides and door tracks it works well!

 

[lpoolck]

Back to the topic at hand I use Boeshield very sparingly on slides and door tracks it works well!

Never heard of that before. Just read up on it and it sounds like it would be a good for my bike!

What's on now is a slightly tacky clear lubricant. Almost gel like in consistency.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Never heard of that before. Just read up on it and it sounds like it would be a good for my bike!

What's on now is a slightly tacky clear lubricant. Almost gel like in consistency.

It is used in the aviation industry, I like it! Let me know how you go.....

 

[AMC31B]

Superlube is almost the exact consistency and texture as vaseline. I would goop it up with superlube and call it a day. You can get it cheap at harbor freight, amazon or online.

 

[k p]

I find it hilarious that you have taken the time to post something that makes you come across as an absolute ******.

Yeesh. Tough crowd.

 

[lpoolck]

Superlube is almost the exact consistency and texture as vaseline. I would goop it up with superlube and call it a day. You can get it cheap at harbor freight, amazon or online.

Sounds like it's superlube that my tool chest came with then. I am from England and it's around $30-35 for 85g over here!! Appears that it's not sold directly over here and it's only stocked by a few retailers who are obviously selling it at a nice premium.

 

[e_d]

The first thing I thought of was lubricating radiator hoses so they go on easier, I guess I don't have the dirty mind I've been accused of.

 

[nickleone]

To the OP,
The instruction loose something when they are translated from Chineese.
I had a chemical product with instructions to mix the two chemicals for "EXACTLY 5 to7 min" LOL

The instructions most likely mean NON LIQUID lube. Try common white grease.

Nick

 

[lpoolck]

To the OP,
The instruction loose something when they are translated from Chineese.
I had a chemical product with instructions to mix the two chemicals for "EXACTLY 5 to7 min" LOL

The instructions most likely mean NON LIQUID lube. Try common white grease.

Nick

Haha. So did you mix the products for 6 minutes then?

You may be correct but when I emailed them they also referred back to the 'petroleum based lubricant'... Guess their email team are also from the east.

 

[PugetDude]

I've tired Vasoline but it was no good. As previousky stated it runs. Silicone spray is ok but the drawers are too noisy when using it.

...must resist, must resist...

 

[7th Kahuna]

I have tried to contact homak but they can't provide any information on a supplier/brand.

You may be correct but when I emailed them they also referred back to the 'petroleum based lubricant'... Guess their email team are also from the east.

So they are recommending a product they have no idea what is?

 

[lpoolck]

So they are recommending a product they have no idea what is?

Big head scratch. I asked for one to recommend or name and they just signposted me to a local hardware store. Bit disappointed with their response to be honest.

 

[macattak]

I had a manual prostrate check last week, trust me petroleum jelly works well!!

Sorry I could not resist.

So, once they got you laying prostrate, what did they us the lubricant for?

 

[Steinmetz]

I have bought one of the 36" homak tool chest from Costco and it suggests in the manual to lube the ball bearing runners with a high quality petroleum based lubricant with a jelly consistency.

I have tried to find such a lubricant but I am struggling to find one - could anyone point me in the right direction?

Also I have tried other lubricants and I prefer the original lubricant that came with the chest.

I have tried to contact homak but they can't provide any information on a supplier/brand.

Lubriplate.

 

[skruft]

There is Superlube, some synthetic greases that seem similar that are used on bicycles, and also a silicone grease called Sil-something that is the same consistency.

The only mechanical item I know that is generally lubed with Vaseline is the snap-on fasteners on boat canvas, as they get dry and hard to unfasten when left in the weather.

 

[woody 73]

I think the op means this stuff:

http://www.k-y.com/

I wonder just what it would do to his tool box slides?

 

[beatcad]

i use the white lithium grease. not the spray but the thick stuff in the tub. a remove the drawers and brush it on each slide and drawer.
depending how dirty your garage is you may have to do it once a year. i do it maybe every other year.
the tub may be 5 or 6 bucks but it'll last forever and the uses are endless.
creaky car door or hood hinges, pressing a bearing....