I don't think the sticking-points here relate to much whizzing around. The slides move slowly and occasionally in one dimension, pushed by fingers, springs or the eject step-motor. It takes quite a bit of friction to stop them, or something jamming between two sliding components. The head-positioning helix moves jerkily in fractions of a rotation controlled by a step-motor. Only the disk spindles (top and bottom) rotate continuously (at variable speed) when operating, and so far I have not heard of people having lubrication issues with the spindle. Only the spindles might generate noticeable centrifugal force, so it could be wise to avoid leaving any liquid oil at those bearings that could spread outward under that force. I only recommended a residual coating of light oil on the helix, which generates negligible centrifugal force. Of course, if you slap on too much liquid or semi-viscous lubricant on anything, it will dribble or splatter to places you don't want it.
I remember over-oiling a bike chain (some decades ago) and ending up with a stripe of oil up the back of my trousers.
Rick
I remember over-oiling a bike chain (some decades ago) and ending up with a stripe of oil up the back of my trousers.
Rick
