03-15-2012, 08:37 AM
I'm sure I have read somewhere that Hydraulic 32 oil is suitable for use as spindle/bearing/bushing oil but I cannot find the post at the moment (surfing on my phone).
Currently I am using way oil for all lubrication on my lathe, including the white metal bearings (it is over 100 years old). This advise was from a machinist that I know. I got a couple of litres from him and have used about half so far.
Now I have a mill, I actually have the recommended oils listed for lubrication of the x-feed gearbox, spindle, back gears, ways and screws.
The oil specified for the gearbox, spindle and back gears on the mill matches with Hydraulic 32 oil. For the ways and screws on the mills, the following oils are recommended:
Shell - Tonna 33
Esso PEN-O-LED-EP1
Vacuum - Vactra-2
I'm unsure if Vacuum Vactra 2 is similar to the Mobil Vectra 2, but I have asked a local supplier to provide me with an oil that meets the specs of these.
I'm hoping that the way oil for both machines will be the same and that the hydraulic 32 oil specified for the mill will also suit the lathe. Whilst I will probably still use the way oil for the lathe spindles, I will switch over to the same oil for bushings on the lathe that are needed for the spindle, gearbox and backgeas on the mill. The oil is cheaper to by in a 20L tub than it is to buy in 5L container (per litre).
If I can keep just two types of oil on hand, I will be happy. Am I expecting too much?
Currently I am using way oil for all lubrication on my lathe, including the white metal bearings (it is over 100 years old). This advise was from a machinist that I know. I got a couple of litres from him and have used about half so far.
Now I have a mill, I actually have the recommended oils listed for lubrication of the x-feed gearbox, spindle, back gears, ways and screws.
The oil specified for the gearbox, spindle and back gears on the mill matches with Hydraulic 32 oil. For the ways and screws on the mills, the following oils are recommended:
Shell - Tonna 33
Esso PEN-O-LED-EP1
Vacuum - Vactra-2
I'm unsure if Vacuum Vactra 2 is similar to the Mobil Vectra 2, but I have asked a local supplier to provide me with an oil that meets the specs of these.
I'm hoping that the way oil for both machines will be the same and that the hydraulic 32 oil specified for the mill will also suit the lathe. Whilst I will probably still use the way oil for the lathe spindles, I will switch over to the same oil for bushings on the lathe that are needed for the spindle, gearbox and backgeas on the mill. The oil is cheaper to by in a 20L tub than it is to buy in 5L container (per litre).
If I can keep just two types of oil on hand, I will be happy. Am I expecting too much?
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