Recliner lubrication

Jim S

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Nov 1, 2010, 6:28:39 PM11/1/10

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I inherited a LA-Z-BOY reclining armchair. It has not been used a lot and
the reclining mechanism is very stiff. Is there a way of lubricating it
without (sooner or later) getting the lubricant on the carpet below?
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Jim S
Tyneside UK
www.jimscott.co.uk

Tabby

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Nov 1, 2010, 7:57:49 PM11/1/10

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On Nov 1, 10:28 pm, Jim S <j...@jimXscott.co.uk> wrote:
> I inherited a LA-Z-BOY reclining armchair. It has not been used a lot and
> the reclining mechanism is very stiff. Is there a way of lubricating it
> without (sooner or later) getting the lubricant on the carpet below?

a) clean it, dont lube it
b) use grease, it doesnt drip. Dont overdo it.

NT

F Murtz

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Nov 1, 2010, 9:36:31 PM11/1/10

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In aus we have something called selleys glide, it is a pressure pac but
it does not stain like wd40 (you can use it on zippers)

The Medway Handyman

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Nov 1, 2010, 8:44:34 PM11/1/10

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Jim S wrote:
> I inherited a LA-Z-BOY reclining armchair. It has not been used a lot
> and the reclining mechanism is very stiff. Is there a way of
> lubricating it without (sooner or later) getting the lubricant on
> the carpet below?

WD40

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Dave - WD40 Liberation Front.

Andy Dingley

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Nov 2, 2010, 6:34:50 AM11/2/10

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On 1 Nov, 22:28, Jim S <j...@jimXscott.co.uk> wrote:
> I inherited a LA-Z-BOY reclining armchair. It has not been used a lot and
> the reclining mechanism is very stiff. Is there a way of lubricating it

You've got a few options, depending on what it needs:

If it's really tight metal-on-metal pin joints, then spray something
runny in there. I'd use a PTFE-based lubricant (dead easy to find in
the USA, harder over here), or the rest of uk.d-i-y would probably say
WD-40. Some really good ones are the better mountain bike chain
lubricants. Tip the chair on its side, pack some newspaper around
before spraying, wipe the outside drips off with kitchen roll before
putting it back on the carpet.

If it's a big area slider, especially on a plastic pad, then use a
stiff high-melting point grease. Softer greases are more likely to
slide off (Use the best you've got - it isn't rocket surgery). Don't
use too much, again to reduce the risk of drops on the carpet. Avoid
black, grey, metallic or white (PTFE) greases, again for risk of
staining.

Avoid silicones, again for staining.

If plastic runners and pads are broken or grooved, replace them with
new ones filed up out of phenolic (Tufnol or even Paxolin), or PTFE
strip (Axminster, sold as slidey pads for jig making).

dennis@home

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Nov 2, 2010, 6:41:23 AM11/2/10

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"The Medway Handyman" <davidno-...@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Jim S wrote:
>> I inherited a LA-Z-BOY reclining armchair. It has not been used a lot
>> and the reclining mechanism is very stiff. Is there a way of
>> lubricating it without (sooner or later) getting the lubricant on
>> the carpet below?
>
> WD40

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Automotive/Lubricants+Sprays/PTFE+Spray+400+ml/d60/sd2795/p63929

Dave Osborne

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Nov 2, 2010, 12:45:04 PM11/2/10

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The Medway Handyman wrote:
> Jim S wrote:
>> I inherited a LA-Z-BOY reclining armchair. It has not been used a lot
>> and the reclining mechanism is very stiff. Is there a way of
>> lubricating it without (sooner or later) getting the lubricant on
>> the carpet below?
>
> WD40
>
>

You cruisin' for a bruisin'? ;-)

Dave

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Nov 2, 2010, 3:29:17 PM11/2/10

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And if you can find it, use a molybdinum based grease and it will last
for ages. You only need a tiny amount and it sticks the the metal like
the proverbial.

Dave

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Nov 2, 2010, 3:45:26 PM11/2/10

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Yes, I think that would be good too, having had experience using it.

Dave