any suggestions on how to make a roll top desk top roll freely?

Answer 1

If you can run a candle or crayon on the track the roll top rolls on (use a white or light or clearish candle so as not to have mess or color everywhere.) The wax should help the top run along the track without hanging up or sticking.

Answer 2

Use tung oil. Not just in the tracks but your entire desk. Not will it enrich the desk finish, it'll keep your desk top roll like a slick skate on cold ice.

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Answer 3

in the OOOLD days they use to use chalk or soap. You could use graphite (YUCK!!).... Personally with 17 years in woodworking. I'd clean the track with a MILD soap (like ivory). WATCH that FINISH!!!!! then I'd rewax it with beeswax... If THAT doesn't take care of it.. (psst.. a little old english) ... I've even used a little baby oil but not on a fine wood piece. Mostly for wooden toys, break boxes, etc...

Answer 4

we always used wax in the old days.i have an old mail desk (125 years)and i use the wax on the roller and hinges.anything else will ruin the wood.

Answer 5

Wax the tracks. A small candle, or if you have lots of money, special zipper lubricant will do the job.

Answer 6

you might try some wax, that works on many things. Open the top and rub wax in the groove, remove all dirt and and debris first.

Answer 7

Do not use WD-40 this will ruin the wood you could use Murphy's wood oil.

Answer 8

try this BEE WAX OR CANDLE WAX wont stain last for about 6ths now were rolling lol

Answer 9

WD-40

Answer 10

Set it on a skateboard