Graphite Powder, joystick action

[jbtate]

Went to a WalMart auto garage to help fix a leaking tire on my folk's car ...
While waiting, copied a backup key for my car -- on the counter, noticed a graphite powder tube for key lubrication and purchased it.
Later, I thought to try the graphite powder on my joysticks -- wow -- a couple of puffs, and they work better than new.
jbtate

[lifejogger]

Sounds like a good idea, has anybody else tried this?

[GT182]

Yes, it works great but don't over do it. ;)

"A little dab will do ya. Use more only if you dare." :whistle: :costumes:

[Moparmike]

Yup. Works good.
Powdered mica will do the same thing without the black smudges all over. Not something you find everyday though unless you reload your own ammo. :)

[srgalahad]

powdered graphite is a good lubricant but.. it's also a conductor so be careful where you spray it... around contacts and other electrical bits may not be such a good idea.

[OleBoy]

Sir Galahad, I was thinking the very same thing.

I'll recommend electrical contact grease or a spray. It keeps things quiet and keeps electrical contact areas clean and happy :wavey:

[JoeW]

Go to a hobby store that has model trans and ask for some powdered teflon. Just as good as grafite but doesn't conduct.

[jbtate]

Thanks for the cautions and alternative suggestions.
jbtate

[GT182]

Go to a hobby store that has model trans and ask for some powdered teflon. Just as good as grafite but doesn't conduct.

Heck, just save the teflon that comes off your pots and pans and use that. :costumes: Da Warden can't seem to remember to use plastic utensils in ours, so we have a lot of teflon to clean up. ;)