Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:19 am
wannabewoodworker wrote: What does everybody use to oil the innards once your machine is in good working order?
I now use 30wt oil.
I now use 30wt oil.
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I now use 30wt oil.
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:44 am
Why 30? Less 'slinging'? Sticks around longer?beeg wrote:I now use 30wt oil.
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:15 am
I picked up the long spout oiler at ace hardware.
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:22 am
Yes Ace is the place. I have gotten 3 bottles in 3 states, one bottle per state.
Ed
Ed
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:05 pm
3 in 1 now also has a long flexible spout oilier. It is shaped like an old fashioned oil can. But is plastic with a flexible tube that slides in and out of the neck.
That is what i use. Using methods described on here. changing into DP mode removing cover and oiling that way as I have an A headstock with no access hole.
That is what i use. Using methods described on here. changing into DP mode removing cover and oiling that way as I have an A headstock with no access hole.
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:24 pm
JPG40504 wrote:Why 30? Less 'slinging'? Sticks around longer?
Well I "THOUGHT" that the manual said to use that, but it doesn't. But my SS runs a little quieter using it. I think that Jan and Linda has recommend it when I have talked to them.
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 1:09 pm
I have a bunch of sewing machines - industrial. Can I use my zoom spout industrial sewing machine oil to lubricate.
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:43 pm
My bride and I visited a Joann's fabric store yesterday. They were selling the Zoom oiler. I have also seen it at the local Ace Hardware. Jimwannabewoodworker wrote:YI know Bill likes the Zoom Spout oiler but I have not been able to find it locally except at Graingers and they wouldn't sell to me.
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 9:25 pm
Yes! #10 'light machine oil'.zenman wrote:I have a bunch of sewing machines - industrial. Can I use my zoom spout industrial sewing machine oil to lubricate.
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 9:26 pm
Bet some crankcase oil would really quiet it down.beeg wrote:Well I "THOUGHT" that the manual said to use that, but it doesn't. But my SS runs a little quieter using it. I think that Jan and Linda has recommend it when I have talked to them.
Not recommended for sub freezing temps though!:D