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Squeaky wood stove door

Graphite also burns.

I'd go to the auto parts store and look for some high temp grease.

/M

reply to mr_slick
I've lived in homes with wood stoves for about 30 years. The handles always make that metal-on-metal squeal when opening and closing and I've just come to accept that as normal operation. If indeed there is some type of lubricant to make the squeal go away, I'd be interesting in hearing about it.

reply to mackey
I don't think graphite will burn at the temperatures normally present in the outside sections of the door. Another option would be solid molybdenum disulfide (common ingredient in high pressure grease) but I have no idea where to obtain solid MoS2.

I have a feeling that high temp grease would make a rather unpleasant smell, so I would stay away from that.
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reply to mr_slick
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reply to mr_slick
I have a similar wood stove and I use the graphite powder. Works fine.

reply to mr_slick
Many years ago, in a pinch, I used some leftover Arctic Silver Quite temporary though !
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reply to seaquake
yes i agree that it is common and i may just have to live with it, but i thought i'd ask anyway

reply to mr_slick
i may try either graphite powder (which i have on hand) or maybe i'll get some of the other suggestions. thanks for all the feedback everyone!

reply to mr_slick
A silicone oil would probably work well.

reply to mr_slick
Your stove looks a lot like mine, a Lennox Country C210. If that is the model, the installation guide specifically mentions you should be using dry graphite as a lubricant for the door handle and hinges.