oiling your pedals

[begtimm561]

what should i use for my bass drum pedal? i have a pearl P122tw and i need to oil, its been nothing but a problem, and its got kind of an attitude, thanks guys

[Scooter]

I use stuff called "Power Lube". It's in a spray can with a plastic tube you insert into the nozzle.

[PHROGGE]

Spray Teflon(Home Depot/Lowes)

[bassist learning drums]

Let it squeak. It adds personality!!

[begtimm561]

I use stuff called "Super Lube". It's in a spray can with a plastic tube you insert into the nozzle.

ahahaha, i might try that, is it at any music store?

Spray Teflon(Home Depot/Lowes)

teflon? i cant recall what that is *uhm, can you use it in a sentence please*

Let it squeak. It adds personality!!

lol, its not a squeak, its like i have it tightened all the way, and it still doesnt work how i want it, middle it still wont move correct, and very loose it moves to much, its hard to explain. i have it as tight as it goes, and it still cant keep time, i have to tighten it everytime i play.

[Church Drummer]

I use a few drops of 3 in one whenever it starts to squeek. It seems to work, but probably there is stuff out there that lasts longer.

[backtodrum]

I'll second the 3 and 1 oil. It always has done the job for me.

[pastor_bob]

:teflon? i cant recall what that is *uhm, can you use it in a sentence please*

As in "My mom uses Teflon pots and pans so the food won't stick."

[pastor_bob]

lol, its not a squeak, its like i have it tightened all the way, and it still doesnt work how i want it, middle it still wont move correct, and very loose it moves to much, its hard to explain. i have it as tight as it goes, and it still cant keep time, i have to tighten it everytime i play.

BT, I'm wondering if this isn't something other than a lubrication problem, since it "moves too much" when it's loose. What made you think about lubrication?

[Scooter]

Dry bearings squeek. That's just how it is. Older, worn-out bearings squeek even more.

The Power Lube stuff I use is available at auto parts stores.

[Northern Redneck]

Lithium grease.

[DamageDrummer]

lol, i use 5W-30 motor oil when my pedal gets rebuilt every month or so, but thats just me! bearings that are not oiled can get hot if they are pushed too fast for too long. if they get too hot or too dry, pieces of metal can chip off of the bearings and cause the pedals to freeze up all together, then they would have to be rebuilt. just speaking from experience.

i think you can use any of the lubrication suggestions from the previous posts. like pastor bob said also, make sure its acctually a lubrication problem that you are facing.

[ironfist]

you could use chip fat, but every time you play, you might be hungry

[Stix518]

I use WD-40. Can spray it where you want it and when you wipe it off the other parts... it makes 'em nice and perty!!

Stix

[Lesizmor]

Let it squeak. It adds personality!!

And really cool effects when recording!
I use a teflon based bicycle lubricant (Tri-Flow) the dry lube is the best as it doesn't attract dust and dirt particles that can grind the tiny pin bearings in your pedal linkage to dust. -Les * I have tried WD-40 but for me..it's too messy..and, it only has a small amount of lube in its formula. It's actually more of a mild solvent and water displacer than a lube. It attracts dust, grit and if you're not careful, will make your pedalboard like an icepatch... (just my 2cents-if it's working for you then use it)

[audiotech]

Here's two that most people probably have not tried. First of all if I need a lubricant to stay put and keep working week after week, I use Mobile One 15W-50 synthetic motor oil. Great for those 400-500 BPM priojects and I never had bearings heat up using this. It's inexpensive and I use it on a bunch of different item around the workshop that need a bit of long lasting lubrication. I've been using this product for at least six years.

Another lubricant-preservative I use of late is Weapon Shield. Google it. It's a thinner lubricant that does well on all types of metal. It actually cleans, lubricates and also has a preservative. I use this on my firearms and one day I said if it does this good on firearms, it should be terrific on other equipment that needs lubricated. This I highly recommend. I usually buy it by the 16 ounce bottle, but they sell it in lesser amounts. I spoke to the person who invented it and it does everything that is promised of it. They might even still send out small sample bottles, Im not sure.

These two handle about 95% of my lube need. I also stock 3 in 1 and 3 in 1 motor oil for other tasks.

I use WD-40 mainly to help free rusted bolts and as a wipe down cleaner preservative, not as a main lubricant.


Dennis

[ratmycue]

hmmmmmmm, interesting thread. You want to know a secret, I have had my 720 Yammy pedal over 20 years, I have never oiled it, I have never stripped it apart or had to clean the sealed taper roller bearings!! It has its original leather strap and it is still a great feeling, really fast reliable single pedal!!

How old is this pedal?, who is the manfacturer? I wouldnt want it for all the tea in china!!

As for help with your question, If the pedal is slow and squeaks due to cheap inferior quality bearings [yes I have a dixon double pedal too, dont laugh]. You will need to clean out the bearings of all the crud first, its no use just adding oil to an already dirty bearing, it just attracts more dirt. the best cleaner for bearings [imo] is paint thinner, soak the bearings overnite, then the best lube out there is wurth, next to that I would use a teflon spray, if ya cant find any the 3 in 1 is a good substitute.

wd40 really is the most overrated product out there,!! the best penetrating spray in a can is called thrust. your local auto repair shop tech will most likely have a can. If you have an issue with screws coming loose use a small drop of lock tight on the thread, it will never lose its position. good luck,

[DamageDrummer]

Here's two that most people probably have not tried. First of all if I need a lubricant to stay put and keep working week after week, I use Mobile One 15W-50 synthetic motor oil. Great for those 400-500 BPM priojects and I never had bearings heat up using this. It's inexpensive and I use it on a bunch of different item around the workshop that need a bit of long lasting lubrication. I've been using this product for at least six years.

Another lubricant-preservative I use of late is Weapon Shield. Google it. It's a thinner lubricant that does well on all types of metal. It actually cleans, lubricates and also has a preservative. I use this on my firearms and one day I said if it does this good on firearms, it should be terrific on other equipment that needs lubricated. This I highly recommend. I usually buy it by the 16 ounce bottle, but they sell it in lesser amounts. I spoke to the person who invented it and it does everything that is promised of it. They might even still send out small sample bottles, Im not sure.

These two handle about 95% of my lube need. I also stock 3 in 1 and 3 in 1 motor oil for other tasks.

I use WD-40 mainly to help free rusted bolts and as a wipe down cleaner preservative, not as a main lubricant.


Dennis

agreed +1 good advice

[billnolan]

3 in one oil...