Colloidal graphite for neck turning lube?

[Tommie]

Has anyone used Lock Ease or other graphite product to lubricate the mandrel? I’m using a powered turning setup.
Thanks!

 

[Dusty Stevens]

use imperial for easiest and best results

 

[retired]

it is designed for ss to ss galling prevention.
it dries as a single layer, do not see how it
can be a liquid cutting lube

 

[Willie]

Tried liquid once, then went right back to Imperial. It gets the job done. Be sure to use a Q-tip to remove residue inside shoulders and neck.

 

[alinwa]

Has anyone used Lock Ease or other graphite product to lubricate the mandrel? I’m using a powered turning setup.
Thanks!

I've tried all of the items mentioned and 40 more.... powdered products WILL get you into trouble Whether you're turning, sizing or seating.

I currently turn necks using a little 40.00 benchtop drillpress laid on it's side in a cookie sheet. Engine assembly lube for the mandrel and drop the entire neckturning tool into a bowl of room-temperature water between passes. I can do 20 or 200 cases in a run.

For the engine assembly lube method you squirt a layer into a small lid and dip the casenecks.