Olivetti T6 Drill Machine

[Morenowd]

Here are two pictures. The machine has attached a micrometric table. I will post new pictures soon. Walter.

 

[middle.road]

That looks to be in fine condition. Nice score!

 

[brunart]

it is a very well kept specimen.
congratulations

 

[Zach.millwood]

Which brand(s) and type(s) of spindle oil is recommended for the T6's highly accurate and high-speed-capable spindle?

 

[brunart]

excuse my English
In the column pump you put hydraulic oil or oil for automotive automatic transmission
In bearings and other moving parts it puts grease for bearings.
I use this: https://www.skf.com/it/products/lubrication-management/lubricants/general-purpose-nlgi2

 

[Zach.millwood]

Thank you!
Do you know if any high quality lithium bearing grease will suffice - or does this particular brand offer exceptional quality above the others?

 

[Zach.millwood]

Additionally, I only see one grease point - for the "b" bearing. How should I access the remaining bearings to clean and re-pack them? I'm fine with pressing them out, but I hope there is an easier way.

 

[brunart]

It is a drill designed almost 100 years ago.
Then they used the grease for bearings of that period.
I think a simple modern fat is good
I use the SKF LGMT 2
In the manual it is explained how to grease the bearings.
As soon as I can, a friend of mine translates him into a good English
ciao