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Thread: lathe tool cutting oils
13/07/2009 19:05:13
 
Just another thought about soluble oil - yes, it leaves an oily film over the bed, crossways etc - but that is surely a good thing as it will reduce friction and wear on the lathe as eveyrthings now 'floating' on a thin film of oil !
 
It's also a good indicator if things are getting too hot - if it boils instantly on hitting the tool or workpiece, it's time to slow down a bit.
 
I'm even been known to put out the odd small fire caused by not being sensible enough when welding with the contents of the suds botttle. - but don't try this with WD40  !
 
w.
 
09/07/2009 17:52:49
 
Hello all.
 
I have a fairly heafty Harrison L5A which has a sump, electric pump etc.(the suds pump was 3 phase - but it ran fine on one with a capacitor stuck across one of the windings.  The problem with it was it filled the tray  under the bed with coolant - which is usually filled with bits and pieces, lathe tools etc etc. 
 
So I abandoned that and in the end used a trigger type plant sprayer.  I enlarged the jet to produce a stream of suds rather  than a spray !! It works fine with the type of soluble oil Chronos supply.  
 
Generally, rust isn't a problem but then the lathe's in a garage which is part of the house - it doesn't get too cold in the winter nor are there any condensation problems.  There was a slight marking on the bed under the felt wippers of the sadle if left for a few weeks - the cure was easy - I just took off the metal covers leaving just the felt pads. I imagine this allows the water in the oil to evaporate more quicky before it has a chance to do any damage. I
 
Definetly would run with some kind of soluble oil - doing a manual cut, it's a lot less effort with rather than without which must be a good thing  - and even though using a intermittant jet, I've never cracked a TC tool.
 
WALLACE. 
 
 
Thread: New Subscription Freebies
08/07/2009 13:49:49
 
 
Opps - sorry - submitted it twice and can't see how to kill of the extra one . .
 
W.

Edited By WALLACE on 08/07/2009 13:52:36

08/07/2009 13:49:18
Hello All.
 
Just joined up - and thought I'd add my two-penneth worth. .  .
 
I agree with Jim - it's slightly gauling to have been a 'loyal' subscriber since about issue 32 and not be offered any tempting goodies. I suppose I could just cancel and then re-subscribe, but it seems a bit of a cheat !
 
How about a special offer / price reduction (!)  after you've subscribed to ' x '  many 
magazines ?? 
 
 
WALLACE  
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