Cutting Fluids + Lubes

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Amsoil makes two products that work well in these areas. First is their heavy duty metal protector. It sprays on like a medium oil, but stays in place. It never really dries, it sort of 'sets up' so it doesn't sling off. I use this on the change gears on the lathe.

Another product that they make is a spray synthetic grease. It is thick from the beginning, stays in place and lubes well.

I spray the change gears with the metal protector on all sides, then use the synthetic spray grease to lube the teeth.