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Discuss lubricating rail cutters in the Tiling Tools at TilersForums; some one mentioned in another thread about keeping your rails clean I dont want to hijack the thread as its asking for advise on which machine to buy, so have ...
          
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    some one mentioned in another thread about keeping your rails clean I dont want to hijack the thread as its asking for advise on which machine to buy, so have started another thread

    I have two rubi 50s , ones a pocket which I bought for splashies as it sits nice on a worktop and was easy to carry in my kitchen fitting gear

    they are both showing their age and usage but work well with no play on the head

    I was advised when buying my first rubi to use graphite powder on the rails and have done since

    you can buy this from locksmiths or decent hardware shops, its not dear

    I was wondering how others lubricated their rail cutters
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    WD40 on TS40 &60 and pocket 40. Cheers Sean
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    Default Re: lubricating rail cutters

    WD40 for me too- easy and cheap...
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    Default Re: lubricating rail cutters

    I thought WD40 ruined the bushes on the Rubi machines ? On my Sigma I use a silicone free spray that I got from an engineering supply shop. Its dry so dust doesnt stick to it.
    WD40 will make the machine feel better but at a price !!!
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    Default Re: lubricating rail cutters

    I use a silicone spray too....... Guys at Diatech warned me off using WD40.

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    Rubi do advise not to use WD40..

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