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Lubricate Roller Bearings or not?
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10-06-2013, 12:27 PM
Wavytone
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It will be a dirt magnet. The load on the bearing is insignificant compared to what the rollers can take, so there's nothing wrong with using it dry - it will easily outlast the telescope.
If you're really determined to lubricate it use graphite.
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