New member and looking for advice and suggestions. I got a good deal on a Microlux 7x16 mini metal lathe. Yes, I know it is not the best, but for the purposes I will be using it will be just fine. I would consider it in very good condition, but the previous owner neglected it and looks like it has sat for quite some time. There is a good deal of caked on brown oil, some rusting, and so on. I would like to get this all cleaned up first.
I currently am in the process of using ZEP degreaser and Oven-Off and going through all the pieces. Right now I have the tailstock off and apart and using these to clean those. So far things are cleaning up nicely.
I have some questions :
- The painted parts do have some chips here and there and rust has begun. I figured since I am taking this apart why not repaint as well. Would an etching primer and engine enamel be fine for this job (after all previous paint has been removed and cleaned of course)?
- When I begin putting things back together should I be using an antiseize on all the screws, adjustment screws, etc? I was really surprised that I had zero problems with any screws, bolts, etc so far and it looks like there was something put on these in the first place.
- I also have a new set of metal gears coming to replace the current plastic set. I have been advised to use 80-90 weight gear oil on those and a lighter oil on everything else as well as normal maintenance and cleaning (wipe down of parts after use). Is that correct?
I have only started on the tailstock for now and will then move onto the carriage, tool post, cross slide, and so on - going right to left I guess. Any advice, suggestions, etc would be appreciated.
I currently am in the process of using ZEP degreaser and Oven-Off and going through all the pieces. Right now I have the tailstock off and apart and using these to clean those. So far things are cleaning up nicely.
I have some questions :
- The painted parts do have some chips here and there and rust has begun. I figured since I am taking this apart why not repaint as well. Would an etching primer and engine enamel be fine for this job (after all previous paint has been removed and cleaned of course)?
- When I begin putting things back together should I be using an antiseize on all the screws, adjustment screws, etc? I was really surprised that I had zero problems with any screws, bolts, etc so far and it looks like there was something put on these in the first place.
- I also have a new set of metal gears coming to replace the current plastic set. I have been advised to use 80-90 weight gear oil on those and a lighter oil on everything else as well as normal maintenance and cleaning (wipe down of parts after use). Is that correct?
I have only started on the tailstock for now and will then move onto the carriage, tool post, cross slide, and so on - going right to left I guess. Any advice, suggestions, etc would be appreciated.