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I purchased a used lathe and I noticed oil sight glass throughout my lathe. As a hobbyist how often should I change the oil and what is the best oil to use in these gear boxes.
I purchased a used lathe and I noticed oil sight glass throughout my lathe. As a hobbyist how often should I change the oil and what is the best oil to use in these gear boxes.
I think the problem with motor oil is that it is designed to keep particles suspended so they can be cleaned out by the filter. For a lathe you want a non detergent oil that will allow the abrasive particles to settle out of the oil and not be circulated through your machine.
Shawn