What oil can??

[Chawbeef]

I am wondering what type of oil can to use for the tiny "ball and spring" oil ports on the apron of my Atlas 10-F?? Also what oil to use there. Thanks...........................Daniel

 

[ChazzC]

I use a Reilang (not cheap, and difficult to find "locally"):

https://www.jensputzier.com/reilang-r003-merkur-precision-oiler-with-double-pump-2781.html

This thread has a number of suggestions:

https://canadianhobbymetalworkers.com/threads/wanted-a-non-leaky-oil-can.11277/

 

[Susquatch]

The Reilang are not cheap, but sometimes you can find them used. The nicest thing about them is that the delivery tube and tip are threaded so you can make your own custom delivery system.

Which reminds me that I still have to move the ball oiler for my lathe feed lever so I can actually access it.....

 

[Downwindtracker2]

I think mine are Golden Rod. They are what our mill bought for our machines . I have seen them at KBC and other places. I had been using one of those small push grease guns that come with your chain saw for greasing the bar tip sprocket. It leaked oil a little when I switched over but it also worked. But when I went to use my son's lathe, I thought I 'll try the machinist tip of putting a piece of hose on the end of the spout to make a seal. I used 1/4" fuel line. It Worked . There was a puddle under the cross slide. Those small ball oiler are also used in Europe as grease zerks.

 

[Susquatch]

I think mine are Golden Rod. They are what our mill bought for our machines . I have seen them at KBC and other places.

Lee Valley sells a set of golden rod oilers. On sale right now.

Lee valley oilers

 

[Downwindtracker2]

In this case II used 30wt way oil,it's what I had on hand, but older lathes suggest 30wt oil for almost everything. You can still get non detergent 30wt . I often use the much more modern 140/80 wt syn gear oil, like what you use in the diff of your truck. In my web search I found a list of oil viscosity for common grades.There were a lot of surprises. So when guys tell you to use what was recommended, do your own research.

 

[Susquatch]

In this case II used 30wt way oil,it's what I had on hand, but older lathes suggest 30wt oil for almost everything. You can still get non detergent 30wt . I often use the much more modern 140/80 wt syn gear oil, like what you use in the diff of your truck. In my web search I found a list of oil viscosity for common grades.There were a lot of surprises. So when guys tell you to use what was recommended, do your own research.

Keep in mind that Way oil is much more than just a viscosity. It contains other purpose targetted additives.

 

[Downwindtracker2]

Like chain oil, it's sticky. Gear oil also clings.But you have to be careful with gear oil, some will corrode brass. When I did my pre-ap , the section on lubrication was brain busting.