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Mongo, Thank you again. It is manual/handle operated. No zerk-type fitting, but the plug on the base clearly says "oil". Will get some gear oil. Do I just fill it full? There shouldn't be much thermal affect, other than what is transferred from a hand grinder. Thanks,

MongoTA, Thank you for the information. It is 5"x8"x1.5", do I fill it full up? What kind of oil? Again, appreciate your time on this.

I was unaware of their existence either (until I saw one made on Youtube), then started collecting the parts to do that, but during the researching found out about the manufactured ones...ebay...and presto, another tool found it's way to the house.

dr_clyde, I'm new to using a magnetic chucks. I've noticed that some have grease others oil. Mine is a Fowler KNTW-510. It has a screw in the base labeled "oil", but it was full of grease. I'm only using it to hold pieces to work on, welding prep, etc. Right now the holding strength is...

D45, just got one off of eBay. It is a Fowler KNTW-510, made in Japan. My initial plan is to use it to hold parts for welding preparation, and possibly try it on the drill press, but am still considering that. It is 5x10, and very heavy!!! The holding strength is weak right now. I have taken...