StephenO I just lubricated both the guides and the teeth. The key to lubricating the system is to use a DRY lubricant vs a WET lube. Wet lube will allow dust and debris to adhere causing premature wear. Dry lube will go on wet, then depending on the MFG almost immediately flash to a dry (like paint).
I can see where there is a HIGH potential for galling on the surfaces as the gear track wears leading to bare aluminum in the teeth. When made, the tracks are anodized to provide a hard surface to prevent galling, with time this protection wears and the potential for galling increases.
I use https://blasterproducts.com/product/dry-lube/ or something similar. Dry PTFE spray is one of my go to lubricants for open surfaces.
I can see where there is a HIGH potential for galling on the surfaces as the gear track wears leading to bare aluminum in the teeth. When made, the tracks are anodized to provide a hard surface to prevent galling, with time this protection wears and the potential for galling increases.
I use https://blasterproducts.com/product/dry-lube/ or something similar. Dry PTFE spray is one of my go to lubricants for open surfaces.
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