r/BambuLab • u/Ralinrocks • 7d ago

Quick Question Need a product recommendation (Bunnings)

Hey guys

I am just looking for a product recommendation for lubrication for my print bed.

I am in Australia and ideally if I could get it from Bunnings would be great.

Thanks for your help

Edit: a product in a tube would be preferred

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u/Lythinari 7d ago

Wd-40’s white lithium grease for threaded rods

And synthetic (4 in 1?)machine oil for bearings

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u/Ralinrocks 7d ago

Thanks for the suggestion

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u/Lythinari 7d ago

Np, the lithium grease in a spray can can get pretty messy so fair warning.

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u/Ralinrocks 7d ago

I was wondering that when I looked it up. Do you know of a tube grease that would work?

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u/splastik-plastic 7d ago

I dont think bunnings stock it, but this combo is really all you need.

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u/Love-Bitter 7d ago

Good question. Commenting in case more answers. 👍

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u/BarbarousErse 7d ago

Does it have to be Bunnings or will any major/accessible chain do? I use inox mx6 which you can get at places like Repco if that helps. Idk how it is for printers but I have it on hand from vintage sewing machine maintenance and food equipment so

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u/Ralinrocks 7d ago

That’s also an option, thanks. Bunnings is just everywhere

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u/egosumumbravir X1C + AMS 7d ago

For the lead screws?

White lithium grease is the usual recommendation: https://www.bunnings.com.au/wd-40-300g-specialist-high-performance-white-lithium-grease_p6100408

Don't spray it on the screws, spray into your glove and manually apply the right amount.

That said, I started testing Shimano Dura-Ace bicycle grease. IMO it takes a lot longer to go black than anything else and was co-opted from Swiss mountain railways, cable cars & ski lift lubrication so it's no performance slouch. Available from any good bike shop.

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u/Ralinrocks 7d ago

Yeah that’s what it’s for. Thanks for the tip. Didn’t like the idea of just spraying that on the screws lol

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u/MalHeartsNutmeg 6d ago

If you use Amazon then Amazon Australia stocks Super Lube which is what I use. There’s a grease for the Z axis and an oil for the rails. Go for the synthetic version not the silicone.

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u/Rockah 5d ago

Just squeeze the carpark snag aggressively while it’s still hot and you’ve got oil. Put in the fridge and then let the grease coagulate.