Slippery business - grease

[Q.G.]

When you take apart and clean your tripods, what do you use to lubricate the thing (joints, threads on locking collars, and the like)?

[resummerfield]

I use a very thin film of a lithium based synthetic grease. Currently I'm using a Locktite product called "Viper", and I buy it in the common 14 ounce tubes.

[Ian David]

I find that a light marine grease is pretty useful for many things. I certainly wouldn't put it inside a camera, but wouldn't hesitate to use it on a tripod.

[olleorama]

I only use premium horse grease.

[Q.G.]

Thanks for sharing! I have used lithium grease myself, but was wondering if there wouldn't be something better, or just as good but more 'skin friendly'.


What is horse grease?

[Ian David]

What is horse grease?

I think they use it with stud stallions as part of the AI process...

[Q.G.]

I can understand why studs need intelligence added artificially.
But what part does grease play in it ... ?

[Ian David]

I can understand why studs need intelligence added artificially.
But what part does grease play in it ... ?

I was actually referring to Artificial Insemination and the genetic material collection process

[Q.G.]

I know.

[Rick A]

Oh-NOW I get it--You're talking about horses---not the two legged, self proclaimed, macho man!!

Rick