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Graphite Powder, joystick action

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jbtate

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Went to a WalMart auto garage to help fix a leaking tire on my folk's car ...
While waiting, copied a backup key for my car -- on the counter, noticed a graphite powder tube for key lubrication and purchased it.
Later, I thought to try the graphite powder on my joysticks -- wow -- a couple of puffs, and they work better than new.
jbtate
 
Yes, it works great but don't over do it. ;)

"A little dab will do ya. Use more only if you dare." :whistle: :costumes:
 
Yup. Works good.
Powdered mica will do the same thing without the black smudges all over. Not something you find everyday though unless you reload your own ammo. :)
 
powdered graphite is a good lubricant but.. it's also a conductor so be careful where you spray it... around contacts and other electrical bits may not be such a good idea.
 
Sir Galahad, I was thinking the very same thing.

I'll recommend electrical contact grease or a spray. It keeps things quiet and keeps electrical contact areas clean and happy :wavey:
 
Go to a hobby store that has model trans and ask for some powdered teflon. Just as good as grafite but doesn't conduct.
 
JoeW said:
Go to a hobby store that has model trans and ask for some powdered teflon. Just as good as grafite but doesn't conduct.
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Heck, just save the teflon that comes off your pots and pans and use that. :costumes: Da Warden can't seem to remember to use plastic utensils in ours, so we have a lot of teflon to clean up. ;)
 
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