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Oiling a lathe - Cross Slide - 09-16-2017
After having my lathe for a year now, I was finally able to build a bench for it and start the process of setting it up.
On the lathe there are several oil ports. They are a brass fitting with a small ball.
How exactly do I oil with these?
Is there a special oiler required?
Thanks
Cross Slide
Trevor
RE: Oiling a lathe - Vinny - 09-16-2017
Something like this: https://www.harborfreight.com/4-oz-flexible-spout-oil-can-1106.html It's the one I use. Dunno if I got lucky or what, but it fits over the ball and shoots oil in perfectly.
RE: Oiling a lathe - EdK - 09-16-2017
Trevor,
I use one of these Golden Rod oil cans.
Ed
RE: Oiling a lathe - Cross Slide - 09-16-2017
Thanks Vinny & Ed. I will pick one of those pumps up
RE: Oiling a lathe - Dr Stan - 09-16-2017
Go with the Goldenrod. Works like a charm.
RE: Oiling a lathe - Cross Slide - 09-16-2017
I don't know if I can fine a Golderrod in Canada. In Canada we have Princess Auto, it's the Canadian version of Harbor Freight. They have some oil cans like what Vinny sent the link for.
What oil do you guys use to oil these ports?
RE: Oiling a lathe - EdK - 09-16-2017
(09-16-2017, 08:30 PM)Cross Slide Wrote: What oil do you guys use to oil these ports?
I use Mobil Vactra #2 way oil.
You can get the Golden Rod oil cans from Amazon Canada.
Ed
RE: Oiling a lathe - Dr Stan - 09-16-2017
(09-16-2017, 08:51 PM)EdK Wrote:(09-16-2017, 08:30 PM)Cross Slide Wrote: What oil do you guys use to oil these ports?
I use Mobil Vactra #2 way oil.
You can get the Golden Rod oil cans from Amazon Canada.
Ed
Depends on what is being lubed. I use way oil (actually chainsaw bar oil) only on the ways. Other lube points such as the cross feed screw, lead screw support bushing, etc I use hydraulic oil like what one can find in a farm & garden store.
RE: Oiling a lathe - Dr Stan - 09-17-2017
This is an example of what I was referring to: https://www.ruralking.com/harvest-king-antiwear-hydraulic-oil-aw32-10w-5-gallon-pail.html
It is available in smaller quantities.
RE: Oiling a lathe - Vinny - 09-17-2017
Scott Logan once recommended #2 for everything on a Logan Lathe.