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Lathe Lube and other ?'s

07-23-2007, 10:26 AM

DonT

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I use machine oil for the headstock and Way oil for the bed and cross slide.

My 9" Southbend had oil cups for the headstock and I just keep those filled. The way oil is very thick and sticky, almost like STP but it holds very well.

Got both from one of the local tool suppliers..

DonT

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