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Posted: **Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:01 pm**

I just purchased an used Shopsmith and am plan on going through some maintenance before I use it. I have the information from Shopsmith on how and where to oil but there are no suggestions to the type of oil. Any advice?

Thank you,
Brian

Posted: **Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:17 pm**

brianpetrovich wrote:I just purchased an used Shopsmith and am plan on going through some maintenance before I use it. I have the information from Shopsmith on how and where to oil but there are no suggestions to the type of oil. Any advice?

Thank you,
Brian

#10 machine oil = 3 in 1, turbine oil, electric fan oil.

I recommend getting a zoom spout oiler.

Do not be stingy oiling the movable sheaves. AT LEAST 10 drops into the hole.

Posted: **Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:21 pm**

You ca use 3n1 or turbine oil. It really helps if the container has a spout that extends, to reach the oil points. Also use 6 to 8 drops on oil in each.

Posted: **Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:41 pm**

JPG wrote:
brianpetrovich wrote:I just purchased an used Shopsmith and am plan on going through some maintenance before I use it. I have the information from Shopsmith on how and where to oil but there are no suggestions to the type of oil. Any advice?

Thank you,
Brian
#10 machine oil = 3 in 1, turbine oil, electric fan oil.

I recommend getting a zoom spout oiler.

Do not be stingy oiling the movable sheaves. AT LEAST 10 drops into the hole.

Posted: **Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:42 pm**

Does it matter what type of 3-1 oil?

Brian

Posted: **Sat Jan 13, 2018 12:41 am**

brianpetrovich wrote:Does it matter what type of 3-1 oil?

Brian

"3 IN 1" is a BRAND, not a type.

It is a multi-purpose oil.

Posted: **Sat Jan 13, 2018 1:30 am**

I looked up the brand and there actually are types, i.e. Penetrant, silicone and PTFE.
Any suggestions of which is best?

Thank you,
Brian

Posted: **Sat Jan 13, 2018 6:23 am**

brianpetrovich wrote:I looked up the brand and there actually are types, i.e. Penetrant, silicone and PTFE.
Any suggestions of which is best?

Thank you,
Brian

The best is the one that has been applied where needed. Light weight machine oil like the ones (types, brands, whatever) that have been suggested. I use one that I believe is called Zoomspout which isn't even referring to the oil but rather the container and is listed as "turbine oil".

Posted: **Sat Jan 13, 2018 7:24 am**

https://www.amazon.com/3-ONE-100355-Mul ... nd+one+oil

Posted: **Sat Jan 13, 2018 12:37 pm**

brianpetrovich wrote:I looked up the brand and there actually are types, i.e. Penetrant, silicone and PTFE.
Any suggestions of which is best?

Thank you,
Brian

Ok, the original "multi purpose oil".

FWIW I think it stinks(has a distinctive odor that has nothing to due with it's function(s)). It does perform well!

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