Myford chuck 'oiling point'

Have just come across a 'lost' Myford branded 4" three jaw chuck (Toolmex made in Poland) which I had totally forgotten about. There is what would appear to be an oiling point - recess with ball in centre on the front face. Am I correct and if so what grade/ type of oil should be used?

Any one able to give a price guide as, after doing without I probably do not need it. It is complete with key, seem to have had little use and is undamaged save for some very light surface rust acquired in 'storage'. The jaws move smoothly.

Price guide? A photograph would help.

True. Will try tomorrow night.

Jim

Same as you use for the slideways will be fine.

JimmieS you might find this interesting its a previous post on this forum, regarding oil I would use a thicker oil that will be retained better when the chuck is in use. I have some Shell Toner R -- no longer available in the same grade, it is very "sticky" as a matter of interest I have seen it suggested that chain saw chain oil is good for this application as well as change wheel lubrication - same reasons.

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Hi Gents, I have with success used PTFE spray as it is non sticky so no swarf pick up and it leaves a very fine film.

Ed

Ed How are you going to spray through an oiling point with ball bearing in the middle? ( see original post )

Roy

The oil needs to be fluid enough to spread through the chuck from the oiling point.

Oi! Mandrel, who rattled your cage?

N.

Out of hibernation?

Bill

When you've given the chuck a few squirts with the oil gun, put it n the lathe and give it a spin to throw out surplus oil.

Being prepared with a cloth held in front of the chuck will save your shirt front from unwanted lubrication.

The voices in your head are talking to each other in public!

Scary.......

Neil

I fear these could be symptoms of D.I.D - I’ll leave it to you to look up. If this is not the case maybe there ARE two of you and both are contributing to ME discussion -either way maybe a case for a wage increase ?

Norman

Hi Gents, should have made it clearer, PTFE spray works best is chuck is stripped, but works pretty well if the jaws are simply wound out to expose the scroll.

Ed

As suggested.

It looks in nice unabused condition.

Doog has an almost identical one on eBay at the moment at £75.....but no bids and it finishes in two days.

Supply and demand - there's plenty of them around, so it's a buyers market.

Value probably in the £60-£80 range.

I would whip the jaws out and give it a good clean first, start at £80 and drop it £5 to £10 every time you have to relist it!

David, many thanks for you advice. Much appreciated.

Jim

Hmm, I'm not a trained engineer, well not mechanical anyway, but I'd suggest a soft paper towel, rather than a cloth if it's going near any moving bits like spinning chucks.

Bill

I might be worth that if it has both sets of jaws.