Lug Lube

[BongoCajon]

I just picked up a small bottle of 3/1 multi-use oil for my drum lugs. Is this Ok, or is there a >>>SPECIAL<<< lol $100 jar lube I should use?

[Cuz Doc drummer]

I just picked up a small bottle of 3/1 multi-use oil for my drum lugs. Is this Ok, or is there a >>>SPECIAL<<< lol $100 jar lube I should use?

3 in 1 oil pretty thin and messy. What no bongo jelly? Darn drum will smell like the barber shop now shave & a haircut...

This is something I've wondered about also since reading on this forum.
I've a few bad lugs on the old set what size tap & die are they to clean them up?
What would be the best lube as I know over time most everything dries out and could get a bit crusty...

[rmandelbaum]

I use Vaseline on all my lugs have for 30 years, works great. I usually put a very small amount inside the receiver and then run the tension rod in. This spreads it on the threads and does not make a mess.

[fiacovaz]

Vaseline, ditto.

[Northern Redneck]

Vaseline.

[Killit3]

wow.. really

[atomcorr2]

i like fishing reel grease, it comes in a small tube ,i squeeze a little into the lug and a little on the rod...

[isurf]

vasolean

[JayW]

i like fishing reel grease, it comes in a small tube ,i squeeze a little into the lug and a little on the rod...

That's actually what I use.

[sonorguy]

Use anti-seize. It never dries up and is thick enough to stay where you put it.

[sqadan]

Plain old petroleum jelly - otherwise known as Vaseline.

[john gerrard]

For convience I use Chap Stick. Nice little container that you can carry with you and it is really to apply. John

[wolvie56]

Vaseline

[Killit3]

but what do you use to clean inside the bracket; when their is a lot of gunk build up in the lugs??