Suggestions for a locally procurable sprue plate lube?

[Four-Sixty]

I am trying to find a local source for a sprue plate lubricant. I am not finding anyone on this site who is selling the lubricant by itself, and I can not find any of the AMSOIL Saber locally either.

Any suggestions for something else I can look for that should be at a good hardware, auto part store?

[Spruce]

Did you try Randy Rat on this site? A good 2-stroke oil will work.

[jmort]

Synthetic two stroke oil.

[Four-Sixty]

I thought I saw him selling it, but it appeared you could buy it with an order for something else. I was just looking for a lube to get locally right at the moment. I do anticipate trying his, but I have some other lube I'd like to use up first.

I am going to be running a couple of new Lee 6 cavity molds, so I want to try and take better care of them than I did my first one. I'll just grab a small bottle of the synthetic two stroke oil and give it a go!

[toddrod]

Synthetic two stroke oil.

what he said with out the gas treatment additive

[Larry Gibson]

You might try stopping at the local hardware store/lumber yard and pick up a #2 carpenter's pencil. The "lead" isn't really lead, it is graphite. Simply scribble all over the sprue plate, top and bottom, with the pencil. Been working for years.

Larry Gibson

[dkf]

Honda HP2 is a synthetic 2-stroke oil very similar to Amsoil Sabre.(have both myself) It is available at local Honda ATV/Motorcycle dealers. Just be warned it is not cheap stuff. You can also go on Amsoil's website and find dealers locally to you.

[detox]

On my steel moulds I use dry moly powder between bottom of sprue plate and top of mould. Rub it in using Q-Tip. I also use a very small amount of Anti-Sieze on alignment pins and Sprue plate hinge.

On my Aluminum moulds I use just anti sieze. Try not to get any into bullet cavity.

I tried the two-stroke oil, but it migrates into bullet cavity too easily.

[bhn22]

A quick touch of beeswax on a hot sprue plate pivot does wonders too. I seem to remember one guy here uses dielectric silicone grease on his.

[detox]

I have some of that Silicone grease and Beeswax. I will have to try.

[Certaindeaf]

I've been using Permatex anti-seize lube. Even if you use it on your vehicles and molds, a small container will last a lifetime. Good for -60 to 1600F.
http://www.permatex.com/products-2/product-categories/lubricants/specialty-lubricants-anti-seize/permatex-anti-seize-lubricant-detail

[btroj]

Go to the auto parts store and get some Ester 100 AC oil. Works great.

[Bullshop Junior]

There are lots of things that will work. I use a good sythetic 2 stroke oil now days, since its hard for me to get bullshops secret ingrediant and it works almost as well.

[Bullshop Junior]

Why the amzoil Sabor..? Its the premix kind. The injector type works better. Ive tested it. I just cant get amzoil without ordering a whole pallet.

['74 sharps]

The Permatex AntiSeize works great and is available at auto parts stores. Doesn't drip, apply to cold or hot mold, and one application will work through several hours of casting.

[Four-Sixty]

Thanks for all the great ideas gentlemen!

[375RUGER]

One of the Huskvarna synthetic 2 cycle oils has been mentioned on these pages to not leave the buildup that some of the others leave. I like the lube that comes with Mihec moulds. Wish I knew what that stuff was, no residue. Probably soybean oil or something like that.

[pipehand]

I use Stihl synthetic oil for my chainsaw mix. I don't throw away the little bottle after I mix up the gas. There's always a few drops left I can reach with a q-tip for sprue plate treatment. How's that for cheap?

[cbrick]

I use Stihl synthetic oil for my chainsaw mix. I don't throw away the little bottle after I mix up the gas. There's always a few drops left I can reach with a q-tip for sprue plate treatment. How's that for cheap?

Frugal pipehand . . . Frugal.

Cheap sounds so . . . Well, cheap. :mrgreen:

Rick

[rsrocket1]

Lowes used to sell the Husqvarna oil, but the one local to me stopped. Fortunately, I picked up another bottle on clearance for $0.99. I think just about any fully synthetic 2 stroke oil should work fine. Most auto/marine/lawnmower shop should have some, just stop by each one on your daily drives and ask.

[Elkins45]

It doesn't even have to be full synthetic to work. The Quicksilver synthetic blend has been working well for me as a mold lube.

I also have used it to make a Speed Green analog bullet lube, but it really hasn't been fully evaluated yet.

[Chuck_ls]

Thanks for the idea of using synthetic 2 stroke oil. I always use this type of oil in my chain saws, so I have some on hand.

Chuck

[saphelps]

For anyone looking for the AMSOIL, send me a PM. I am a dealer but don't advertise it in compliance with the T.O.S. However, since you'll be using it for your molds, reloading, guns, etc. hopefully I don't cross any lines. If enough interest, and in the best interest of the forums, I can begin doing something in the buying/selling forum.

Mods: if I violated the T.O.S. please let me know. Definitely not my intention to do so.

[avogunner]

I've been using 2 stroke oil since I read about it in thread here (can't remember when). It's was good gouge and has worked great for me.
Semper Fi