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Graphite Lube for Ferrules
Posted by:
Dan Ertz
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Date: December 27, 2010 05:19PM
In the past using wax on ferrules was standard advice, but I have learned on the board here that that is not advisable.
I tried some dry graphite lubricant on an old rod's ferrules yesterday and it seemed to work well. This may be an option to consider now that Trondak is no longer making their ferrule lube. Dan Re: Graphite Lube for Ferrules
Posted by:
Spencer Phipps
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Date: December 27, 2010 05:57PM
I've used a product called Dri-Slide that I used on my military issue M-16 back in the day when they jammed so much on regular lubes that collected crud. Works ok, but not as good as the old discontinued ferrule lube. Don't use anything anymore, just keep the areas clean, and use the 90 degree connection trick. It solved about all my problems. Re: Graphite Lube for Ferrules
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: December 27, 2010 06:23PM
Most blank manufacturers advise that you use nothing, other than to keep them clean.
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Posted by:
Bob Balcombe
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Date: December 27, 2010 10:13PM
I have used Ferrule lube by Trondak U-40 The makers of Rod Bond for years. What ever you use make sure the male and female parts are free from grim, dust, or any foreign material. Also to help putting a graphite rod together, do it with a twisting motion, putting it together or taking it apart. NEVER use any thing that well leave a oil film!! Good Wraps Bob Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/27/2010 10:14PM by Bob Balcombe. Re: Graphite Lube for Ferrules
Posted by:
Paul Rotkis
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Date: December 28, 2010 03:59PM
DAN...
Did anyone say "why" a very light coat of wax is not advisable? I, like millions of others, have had no problems in the past 30+ years... Just wondering... Re: Graphite Lube for Ferrules
Posted by:
Bob Balcombe
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Date: December 28, 2010 04:56PM
WAX will allow dirt and sand to build up and work like sand paper and cut into the blank and it also cause the blank to lock. When it locks you can not get it apart. Never use anything that leave a film. As for wax you can use it on the rest of the rod, but not on the ferrule joints Good Wraps Bob Re: Graphite Lube for Ferrules
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: December 28, 2010 05:01PM
It attracts minute particles of grit and changes what is supposed to be a very close fitting assembly.
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Posted by:
Paul Rotkis
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Date: December 28, 2010 11:27PM
Even candle wax lightly applied? Come on you guys....Really? Never lost a section or had a ferrule stick yet....Are you Engineers inventing things? LOL Re: Graphite Lube for Ferrules
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: December 29, 2010 08:22AM
There are a lot of things you can get by with, but that doesn't make them the recommended practice. You might never have a problem, then again it could be headed your way. There is a reason that the folks that make the multi-piece blanks recommended not coating them with anything.
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Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: December 29, 2010 09:47AM
The Bayonet Twist works very well on a clean ferrules
If they don't stay together without wax then you need a Ferrule adjustment ? Bill - willierods.com Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/29/2010 09:51AM by bill boettcher. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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