04-14-2012, 04:47 PM
(04-14-2012, 03:38 AM)Bogstandard Wrote: Ed,
Just to answer your query about swarf sticking to gears.
Because I haven't used open gears for many years, I had forgotten completely about that problem, but when I used to use my old Myford ML2, which did have open gears, I never found it a problem, as chips never seemed to go towards that direction.
John
John,
I've seen swarf get into the spindle bore and work its way to the left and drop down into the gear area. That was with my 9x20 lathe. I haven't seen that problem with my Vectrax lathe to maybe it isn't an issue. I'll have to pick up some of that grease you recommended and give it a try. Is something like this the type of lubricant you are talking about?
http://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Chain-L...B003L8E9HI
Thanks for the tip.
Ed