Marv,
About the oil, are there oiling features on the cross slide like ball oilers and galleries?
If it is designed to be oiled regularly then an ISO 32 oil might be called for.
Using a thinnish oil applied often might be an advantage in the beginning to help wash out get any remaining filth.
When I want something with a bit more sticky that extends the oiling interval I use 15w40 diezel oil.
Just my .02s worth. Mike
About the oil, are there oiling features on the cross slide like ball oilers and galleries?
If it is designed to be oiled regularly then an ISO 32 oil might be called for.
Using a thinnish oil applied often might be an advantage in the beginning to help wash out get any remaining filth.
When I want something with a bit more sticky that extends the oiling interval I use 15w40 diezel oil.
Just my .02s worth. Mike