I Would like to know what kind of lubricant I should use for the bearings. the ports are screw off and i am assuming that its for some weight of oil. Also it has a Century Electric Single phase motor and it has two flip top oil ports. What weight oil would it take?
Walker Turner 36" Wood Lathe
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Mr_P
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Not sure about the oil weight. Maybe some wheel-bearing grease?
I just bought one and would like to post a pic. Might be from the early 1930's Do you have pics of yours?
I just bought one and would like to post a pic. Might be from the early 1930's Do you have pics of yours?
tombell572
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Generally, machine spindles running in bronze sleeve bearings or in a cast iron boring functioning as a bearing would take a light spindle oil such as Vactra 2 or an equivalent--same for the motor. Grease typically would not reach the entire spindle running in the bearing and is best reserved for ball and roller bearings.
Tom B.
Tom B.
You might check here for a manual: http://vintagemachinery.org/mfgIndex/detail.aspx?id=808&tab=3