Izzy11 0 Posted October 10, 2015 Hello, I would like to know what type of maintenance do I need to do with my graphtec. I want to open my graphtec for cleaning and lubing. But I don't know how to do. I already change the holder and the cutter My graphtec is about 6 years old Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted October 10, 2015 should be nothing other than blades - maybe a holder like you did after a lot of years and a cutting strip (those are entertaining to do) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mb20music 760 Posted October 10, 2015 If it ain't broke don't fix it... LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arty-rc 719 Posted October 10, 2015 Brush off any dirt and dust and then thank it for working so well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KYSIGN 233 Posted October 10, 2015 Disclaimer: Try this at your own risk. You may void your warranty. I don't open my cutter but I do lube the rail on occasion. When I first got my ce6000 it had a small amount of grease on the rail. After some research I found they use a silicone grease. I gently wipe off the old grease with a dry disposal towel and add just a small amount of the grease and spread it along the rail. The old grease is full of dust and is abrasive. I'll try to update with the brand I use. It's made for divers but I can't remember the name. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy11 0 Posted October 12, 2015 Thank you for all your tips. My graphtec working but not like it was, but I undestand it will not working like it was at the beggin. But I would like to clean it and grease it let me show you some picture of the beast : https://www.dropbox.com/s/xum077e4qpg7ohw/Photo%2012-10-2015%2015%2007%2032.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/rf3w8pesdvvoegc/Photo%2012-10-2015%2015%2007%2016.jpg?dl=0 Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted October 12, 2015 Thank you for all your tips.My graphtec working but not like it was, but I undestand it will not working like it was at the beggin. But I would like to clean it and grease it let me show you some picture of the beast : https://www.dropbox.com/s/xum077e4qpg7ohw/Photo%2012-10-2015%2015%2007%2032.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/rf3w8pesdvvoegc/Photo%2012-10-2015%2015%2007%2016.jpg?dl=0 Thanks 99 percent of your problems are probably in that destroyed cut strip - replace that first. ohhh and 85 percent of those are a real bugger to get the butyl adhesive off when it stays on the machine - 15 percent have had it come off with the cut strip and I cuss at them every time I have done one. not really sure what you have in those knurled rollers - never seen that one before but that is bad too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mfatty500 454 Posted October 12, 2015 After you get the strip off use a little goo gone or acetone to remove the adhesive and then wipe down with rubbing alcohol and install new strip. Also get a small brass or small wire brush for the grit rollers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaybyrd 3,770 Posted October 13, 2015 should be nothing other than blades - maybe a holder like you did after a lot of years and a cutting strip (those are entertaining to do) I was terrified of the strip on my fc after hearing how bad they were to get of the ce series. FC was a piece of cake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted October 13, 2015 I was terrified of the strip on my fc after hearing how bad they were to get of the ce series. FC was a piece of cake grrrrrr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lablover 218 Posted October 14, 2015 WOW, that cut strip is hammered! I go out of my way to make sure I don't cut thru anything!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted October 14, 2015 WOW, that cut strip is hammered! I go out of my way to make sure I don't cut thru anything!! unfortunately over time it will still happen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites