Hi Joel:
Are the surfaces all clean and smooth? If not that should be step 1, As for
lube I'd be more tempted to go with a bike chain lube and wipe it off so
that there is only a fine amount.
No expert but you arre not alone.
Gord
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joel Wilcox" <joel-wilcox@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 10:01 AM
Subject: [OM] Re: Lube
>
> No help from the wise? OK then, it's me against the world. I'll try
bicycle
> bearing gear lube (waterproof!).
>
> Joel W.
>
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> Of joel-wilcox@xxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 9:59 PM
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> Subject: [OM] Lube
>
>
> I'm happy to say that I'm heading in the general direction of the Grand
> Canyon in five days. I've noted that some of the functions of my Bogen
3030
> head are not very fluid. I can't blame anyone by myself, since my tripod
> fell in the Merced River about a year ago. I got it out quick, but I was
> more concerned about the camera and lens (doing OK, thank you.)
>
> I'm thinking about loosening everything up and lubing the joints. But
with
> what? Does it matter? Is there a grease that makes tripod heads move
> freely when you want them to and stick like glue when you don't?
>
> Joel W.
>
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