Lubing a single stage press

StiveC2007 · January 12, 2010, 08:52 PM

I have a Lee Single stage press what do I use to lube it to keep it from drying out and rusting. its going to be in my basement which is pretty damp and I want to make sure that its going to be fine. can i use things like CLP or new car oil.

Crankylove · January 12, 2010, 09:14 PM

I use 3-IN-ONE oil, or clean motor oil.

GP100man · January 12, 2010, 09:15 PM

I use a mix of 3in1& mobil1 syn. oil , seems to be not so stiky to attract primer dust & grunge & won`t dry out or run off.

GP100man

chevelle383 · January 12, 2010, 11:08 PM

I second the above answers^^^

Jim243 · January 12, 2010, 11:23 PM

3 in 1 works fine. My choice. Just don't over lube it.

Jim

41mag10mm · January 12, 2010, 11:38 PM

I third the 3 in 1 + Mobile 1 mix. Good stuff.

troy_mclure · January 12, 2010, 11:47 PM

if its for storage id hose it down with something tacky that will stay on for a while.

chevelle383 · January 13, 2010, 03:33 AM

LOL! Troy is that your real name or are you just a clever simpsons fan? Either way...Its funny

R.I.P. Phil

Jack Hester · January 13, 2010, 05:57 AM

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I have a Lee Single stage press what do I use to lube it to keep it from drying out and rusting. its going to be in my basement which is pretty damp and I want to make sure that its going to be fine. can i use things like CLP or new car oil.

First off, is there some way to relocate your outfit to a dry room? 'pretty damp' is bad news for reloading equipment and components.

But to answer your question, I use synthetic lubes for my firearms and my reloading equipment. Syn ATF for gun oil, and syn bearing lube for moving parts on my reloading equipment. After lubing and operating them a few times, I wipe off the excess that squeezes out. Synthetic lubes will not evaporate like mineral-based lubes. Just be sure you don't get any on the parts that make contact with the ammo being loaded, so that those components are not contaminated.

Jack

mongoose33 · January 13, 2010, 09:20 AM

I use Breakfree CLP on mine.

azar92 · January 13, 2010, 10:27 AM

As a general rule you use the same cleaners that you would use on your guns to clean it and the same lubricants you would use on your guns to lube it. I've used BreakFree CLP. I've used Tetra Gun Grease (a little) on the ram. I've use a very light coat of Hoppe's Gun Oil. You get the idea.

mrawesome22 · January 13, 2010, 10:48 AM

RemOil.

Russ5924 · January 13, 2010, 01:28 PM

I would keep it out of the basement myself not only will your press rust but most reloading components don't like it damp. But I just use a good gun oil to lube and clean

troy_mclure · January 13, 2010, 03:58 PM

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LOL! Troy is that your real name or are you just a clever simpsons fan? Either way...Its funny
R.I.P. Phil

simpsons fan! lol

Sam06 · January 13, 2010, 04:12 PM

Use Motor oil. That is what Dillon and RCBS recommend. It works fine. When I leave my gear for a long time I put some CLP on it to keep it from rusting. I also use those rust prevention squares from Midway.

January 12, 2010, 08:52 PM	#1
StiveC2007 Senior Member Join Date: April 17, 2009 Posts: 237	Lubing a single stage press I have a Lee Single stage press what do I use to lube it to keep it from drying out and rusting. its going to be in my basement which is pretty damp and I want to make sure that its going to be fine. can i use things like CLP or new car oil.

January 12, 2010, 09:14 PM	#2
Crankylove Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2008 Location: 8B ID Posts: 1,753	I use 3-IN-ONE oil, or clean motor oil. __________________ The answer to 1984 is 1776

January 12, 2010, 09:15 PM	#3
GP100man Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2007 Location: Tabor City , NC. Posts: 1,969	press lube I use a mix of 3in1& mobil1 syn. oil , seems to be not so stiky to attract primer dust & grunge & won`t dry out or run off. GP100man __________________ GP100man

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chevelle383 Member Join Date: January 11, 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 45	I second the above answers^^^ __________________ Trust me...I do this all the time

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troy_mclure Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2008 Location: gulf of mexico Posts: 2,716	if its for storage id hose it down with something tacky that will stay on for a while. __________________ There is only one tactical principle which is not subject to change. It is to use the means at hand to inflict the maximum amount of wound, death, and destruction on the enemy in the minimum amount of time."

January 12, 2010, 11:23 PM	#5
Jim243 Senior Member Join Date: January 5, 2009 Location: Just off Route 66 Posts: 5,067	3 in 1 works fine. My choice. Just don't over lube it. Jim

January 12, 2010, 11:38 PM	#6
41mag10mm Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2010 Location: The Zoo, NC Posts: 271	I third the 3 in 1 + Mobile 1 mix. Good stuff.

January 13, 2010, 03:33 AM	#8
chevelle383 Member Join Date: January 11, 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 45	LOL! Troy is that your real name or are you just a clever simpsons fan? Either way...Its funny R.I.P. Phil __________________ Trust me...I do this all the time Last edited by chevelle383; January 13, 2010 at 03:47 AM.

January 13, 2010, 09:20 AM	#10
mongoose33 Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 228	I use Breakfree CLP on mine.

January 13, 2010, 10:27 AM	#11
azar92 Senior Member Join Date: April 16, 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 209	As a general rule you use the same cleaners that you would use on your guns to clean it and the same lubricants you would use on your guns to lube it. I've used BreakFree CLP. I've used Tetra Gun Grease (a little) on the ram. I've use a very light coat of Hoppe's Gun Oil. You get the idea.

January 13, 2010, 10:48 AM	#12
mrawesome22 Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2005 Location: Ohio, Appalachia's foothills. Posts: 3,779	RemOil.

January 13, 2010, 01:28 PM	#13
Russ5924 Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2005 Posts: 1,874	I would keep it out of the basement myself not only will your press rust but most reloading components don't like it damp. But I just use a good gun oil to lube and clean __________________ Russ5924

January 13, 2010, 04:12 PM	#15
Sam06 Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2008 Location: Fayettenam Posts: 1,086	Use Motor oil. That is what Dillon and RCBS recommend. It works fine. When I leave my gear for a long time I put some CLP on it to keep it from rusting. I also use those rust prevention squares from Midway. __________________ The two most abundant elements in the universe are hydrogen and stupidity.