I happen to know that the 100" long Y axis in my router is on it's last legs. It's got one of those anti-backlash teflon impregnated plastic nuts, and supposedly, you should never oil it because it will damage it. I don't know why this is, but I can only assume that either it's because the oil will attack the plastic nut, or oil will attract dust and make for an even more unhappy lead screw. My question is.....
Is graphite OK? It's dry and inert right?
I just need it to last a few more weeks before I can get a new one. It's progressively getting worse and worse and makes weird groaning, moaning and otherwise unhappy noises when it rapids above like 200 IPM - I think it's .400 pitch FYI.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!!!
Andy B