Hi all
So i have just fetched my lathe today! And the first thing i do? Strip it down of course!
The poor thing had some weird lubrication used in some wierd places!
So what is the right lubes or acceptable lubes to use in the various parts?
Mine is belt drive from motor and gear drive to lead screw. Is 80w90 gear oil good for the gears?
Also on the top of the head stock above the bearings it has drip lubricators to feed oil into the bearings, what oil should i use for that?
Ive attached a pic i have of the lathe, looks much better than the picture already, just with a thorough clean!
So i have just fetched my lathe today! And the first thing i do? Strip it down of course!
The poor thing had some weird lubrication used in some wierd places!
So what is the right lubes or acceptable lubes to use in the various parts?
Mine is belt drive from motor and gear drive to lead screw. Is 80w90 gear oil good for the gears?
Also on the top of the head stock above the bearings it has drip lubricators to feed oil into the bearings, what oil should i use for that?
Ive attached a pic i have of the lathe, looks much better than the picture already, just with a thorough clean!