[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Graphite Question ?

Posted: 1/9/2007 7:02:58 AM EDT

I need to find out if there are different kinds of graphite , here is what I'm trying to do !

I am helping my son (10 yo) build a pinewood derby car and we can only use dry graphite for lube , is there such a thing as a more fine graphite to make the wheels role more smooth and if so what is it called ? Last year some of the other dad's had graphite that was not as fine as what I had but it worked great . I was just wondering what would be best to use in this situation.

Thanks
KG5S

Posted: 1/9/2007 7:10:20 AM EDT

[#1]

I'm no expert on this, but I do know that the graphite you get for locks is really fine. You might try that.

Posted: 1/9/2007 7:11:48 AM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
I'm no expert on this, but I do know that the graphite you get for locks is really fine. You might try that.

Posted: 1/9/2007 7:11:57 AM EDT

[#3]

I'd suggest superconductor freeair bearings.

Posted: 1/9/2007 7:29:41 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
I'd suggest superconductor freeair bearings.

I don't think they would like that but it would be real cool.......

Posted: 1/9/2007 7:47:06 AM EDT

[#5]

Try burnishing/polishing the axles and wheel holes to get rid of any manufacturing burrs or highspots. That would probably make more of a difference than the granularity of the graphite.

Posted: 1/9/2007 7:55:29 AM EDT

[#6]

Link

Lots of other tips pages on google.

Posted: 1/9/2007 8:00:32 AM EDT

[#7]

Graphite is good, Molybdenum disulfide is even better...

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