Thanks Greg and Joesixpack74,
My travel plans were cancelled by lake effect snow, so it's just me and my machines home tonight. Happy New Year!
The original wipers on the carriage were neoprene and appear to be original as they are molded to fit. My concern is that there are no oil holes in the top of the carriage and if tight fitting neoprene wipers wipe it all off - what's left for lubrication? I have some 1/4" felt that I bought before our local felt mill closed, so I'm seriously considering using it for wipers. The carriage also has wipers between the front and rear ways - they wipe where the tailstock slides. There was only one of two installed when I got the machine and it was a skinny little piece of too thin felt, so I've already replaced them with felt.
Any ideas re felt vs neoprene for the remaining 4 wipers?
Michael