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  1. JohnW

    Gearbox Oil for Lathe?

    Non-detergent machine oil - aka hydraulic oil. Has all the appropriate anti-corrosion additives as near as I could tell when I researched it a year or two ago. It is exactly what is specified for most lathe type machines. There are a few specific specified oils, but ordinary (cheap) hydraulic...
  2. JohnW

    Facing tool for the mill

    If I were to to consider a Chinese cutter from BB (and I would), I would get this or something similar instead for about $50CAD. Go directly to the source. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32975531654.html
  3. JohnW

    My 12 x 36 Lathe is for Sale

    I've had a few people ask if the lathe is still for sale, so here is an update: I sold it over the winter to a good home.
  4. JohnW

    Mini Mill DROs

    I've used one of the BB LCD DRO's. It worked OK, but I found that is it very slow to update its position. That makes it quite annoying to use, but it did work OK to 0.001"-ish accuracy.
  5. JohnW

    Lathe Purchase, move, setup and Lathe Stand build

    Looks great!
  6. JohnW

    Lathe Threading Tools

    Great job on the threading!
  7. JohnW

    Wanted: Metal Lathe

    To TheLocalDrunk: The lathe has the factory oil in it. It never leaked, so I never added any. I never changed it.
  8. JohnW

    Looking for a mini mill!

    Yes, it is a Unimat. I replied privately with more details. I haven't looked at the list for a few days.
  9. JohnW

    Wanted: Metal Lathe

    I did much research on oils as well when deciding on what oil to use in the lathe that I was rebuilding that replaced the lathe that is the subject of this topic. Most of that rebuild process is posted in thread on this site. I agree with most of what has been said on oils, but one thing I see...
  10. JohnW

    Sourcing Replacement Parts

    I just removed the motor pulley from my (very similar mill-drill). The pulley really did not want to come off. I heated the pulley with a propane torch to probably around 100C. It still needed a puller, but it slit off quite easily at that point. So my pulley had a very slight interference fit...
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