Greetings everyone, I just moved my first mill in today and while I have it apart I gave it a good wipe down to get rid of condensate from temp change, then coated everything in oil while it acclimates. Before I completely assemble it again I was considering the possibility to installing an actual oiling system or oil points. Currently the only lube method is squirting oil on the ways. In my mind that isn't effective since the oil will just be pushed away as I move into it toward the machine, or wiped away when moved to the front. The dimples in some of the pics are dust or dirt in the oil, I was trying to highlight the lines in ways.
Is there a good way to add grooves or oil points?
Also there is no Knee or rear saddle wiper, has anyone made/installed either when the factory did not?
Otherwise the machine is in excellent shape, table ways and gibs still have the factory flaking, only noticeable wear is on saddle ways on top of the knee, which is from not having a rear wiper.
Any other tips/mods while I have it all apart are welcome!
Thanks,
Paul
Is there a good way to add grooves or oil points?
Also there is no Knee or rear saddle wiper, has anyone made/installed either when the factory did not?
Otherwise the machine is in excellent shape, table ways and gibs still have the factory flaking, only noticeable wear is on saddle ways on top of the knee, which is from not having a rear wiper.
Any other tips/mods while I have it all apart are welcome!
Thanks,
Paul