09-24-2012, 12:02 AM
Rick has some good arguments for using felt but I'd sooner wipe the way clean with a rubber squeegee and remove as much swarf as I can than have it go under the saddle. I can't see the oil held in the felt being enough to lube the ways. If manufacturers like Hardinge use rubber wipers who am I to argue.
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Greg
Greg