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Some of the aprons on these lathes (my Kent USA 13x40 for sure) have some gears in the apron that are above the oil level. They are poorly oiled. The Vactra #2 sticks to them, keeping them oily and not just running off. It also helps keep them from rusting with longer times between uses. It is also a good idea to reach around the back of the apron and oil or grease the half nuts and the feed worm gears regularly (grease is a better lubricant but it attracts swarf.) They do not get properly lubricated otherwise and often wear out prematurely. My Kent lathe came with spares.