16" lightbridge no longer rotating smoothly.

[Doshy]

Hi All,

The base of my dob seems to have lost it's smooth running. I've unscrewed the central nut and had a look to make sure nothing is trapped in there but am at a loss as to what to do. Can anyone help me please as to the kind of maintenance I should be doing to keep everything running smoothly?

Thanks.

Phil.

[crashtestdummy]

I would take the bottom off and give it a good clean as a first port of call as it may just be dirty

[Peter Drew]

Many users recommend a dose of Turtle wax.

[John]

Does the base use a "lazy susan" type bearing ?.

Sometimes the needle bearings used in those can form identations on the surface they run on which creates a roughness in movement.

[Doshy]

Thanks all, I think I'll strip it back, clean it and put some fancy lube type stuff on it........(make your own dirty joke)

Phil.

[crashtestdummy]

I wouldn't bother with lube to start with,just a strip and clean and reassemble in the first instance