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Lub for ways and prevent rust

Vinny

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10-02-2016, 04:57 AM

Engine oill can be used on a lathe but it sucks as a cutting oil. It's not the greatest on the ways but will work. What you want is something thin but sticky for the ways. Stay away from detergent oil.

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Lub for ways and prevent rust - by Wongster - 10-01-2016, 11:29 PM

RE: Lub for ways and prevent rust - by Vinny - 10-02-2016, 04:57 AM

RE: Lub for ways and prevent rust - by Wongster - 10-02-2016, 05:02 AM

RE: Lub for ways and prevent rust - by Mayhem - 10-02-2016, 05:32 AM

RE: Lub for ways and prevent rust - by TomG - 10-02-2016, 08:19 AM

RE: Lub for ways and prevent rust - by f350ca - 10-02-2016, 09:55 AM

RE: Lub for ways and prevent rust - by Roadracer_Al - 10-02-2016, 11:28 AM

RE: Lub for ways and prevent rust - by mfletch - 10-02-2016, 01:09 PM