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    Spindle Bearing Oil

    Thanks, it's already covered in chips.
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    Spindle Bearing Oil

    Hercus 9AR is now cleaned, painted and a few parts replaced (ordered from Australian Metalworking Hobbyist, great customer service and quality parts).
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    Spindle Bearing Oil

    I've decided to go with oils I have, Spindle and Clutch Oil 3-IN-ONE Motor Oil SAE 20 (for 1/4 HP Motors or Larger), for C Oil I have Castrol SAE 30 Non Detergent Machine oil and for Way Oil I’m going to try chainsaw SAE 30 bar and chain oil, I think it should be similar to the recommended Way...
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    Spindle Bearing Oil

    No, I just found a colour I liked for my shop machines, I’m working on a 12” DeWalt Radial Arm Saw that I will paint the same colour. I ordered a Cross Slide Feed Nut for a South Bend 9 lathe from Amazon.ca, it did not fit my Hercus 9AR. Now I’m waiting for parts from Australian Metalworking...
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    Spindle Bearing Oil

    BeautiTone Rustcoat from Home Hardware
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    Spindle Bearing Oil

    I'm in the process of cleaning it up and painting, I'll post photos when it's finished.
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    Spindle Bearing Oil

    I just bought a 1965 Hercus 9AR metal lathe (South Bend 9AR) The Lubrication Chart for the older lathes with bronze sleeve spindle bushings recommends A Oil - SAE 10. This lathe has Timken 18685 Tapered Roller Bearings. Does anyone know what oil is recommended for these bearings?
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