Lathe Cross Slide Problem

[EdK]

(05-21-2014, 05:44 PM)PixMan Wrote: My pleasure to be of help, Ed!

At final installation, be sure to lube it up with way lube or a good grease (as you prefer), because I didn't think to add any port for a lubrication fitting and I don't know if you lathe has a central lube system or not. If not, perhaps add a flush fitting such as the little round ones on this page:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#zerk-grease-fittings/=s2f7go

Ken,

I use Mobile #2 way oil on the leadscrew, and most other areas of the lathe, and there's one Gitz oiler on the cross slide toward the front but I'm going to add another one towards the rear. I bought a few from McMaster when I added one to the compound slide which didn't have any.

Ed