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Barry Q27/08/2009 11:56:48
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Hi all.
 
I have almost finished re-building a Boxford lathe. According to their handbook oils suitable for bearing surfaces is listed along with greases for the head stock tapered bearings. Question is (as I'm new to this game) what type of lubrication do people use on open gear trains on lathes such as a Boxford or Myford etc. >>

Last time I used a lathe (over 45 years ago) we were only told how to operate and turn things - maintenance of the lathes where left to the plant team so can't even rely on my memory! My immediate thought would be use a thick oil sparingly such as an EP80 or similar that would not get thrown around - or even a light grease.>>

I'm open to suggestions from all those helpful MEs out there with far more knowledge than me - I've only just put my foot on the bottom of a very steep learning curve!>>

Also thanks to all those responsible for a very enjoyable day at the Bristol SMEE exhibition at Thornbury last weekend. You did yourselves proud.>>

Regards
 
Barry Q.>>
dcosta27/08/2009 19:54:48
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Hi Barry,
 
The best grease I found to the gear train  is BP Energrease LCX 222.
Beyond lubrication qualities it has a great adherence to the gears and
keeps there for longer than any other grease I've used.
I've been using it for two and a half years either in my Emco Compact 8
lathe gear train and in the gear train of my Optimum BF20 Vario milling
machine.
And also use it in all other parts where grease is apropriate.
 
You can find information about it in the following URL:
 
www.bp.com/liveassets/bp_internet/.../BP_Terrac_leaflet.pdf
 
 
Best regards
Dias Costa
 
 

Edited By Dias Costa on 27/08/2009 19:59:41

Barry Q30/08/2009 10:35:30
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Thanks for that reply Dias. The grease sounds better than normal automobile wheel bearing type grease. Now I'll have to go and look for some. Sorry about the slow reply - not in touch with my computer for a day.
best wishes
Barry Q.
MichaelR30/08/2009 11:22:11
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Rocol Make a good open gear lubricant seeHere
Bob T09/10/2009 18:45:33
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Hi Barry,
            I have to admit using motor cycle chain spray grease. It works for me very well indeed. The spray penetrates the various bushes etc very well. Once the grease has stopped fizzing (a few seconds) it proves to be very sticky and does not fly off the gears even at serious speed. It also has a major affect on the gear noise, reducing it to a  low level. I have even been known to use it on the lead screw as well.

Regards Bob

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