Axminster AWVSL1000 Lathe Maintenance

[mcgoo44]

I'm new to turning and I've just purchased my 1st lathe, an Axminster AWVSL1000, bought 2nd hand from Facebook marketplace.

Not knowing how it's been used and maintained over its previous life I'm thinking it needs a quick maintenance service before I start mounting blanks to it as the workshop it used to live in was VERY dusty and was caked in woodchips and dust when I picked it up.

Having never owned a lathe before, not 100% sure of what I should be doing, blowout dust from the motor & gears and spray in some lube are the obvious, not sure if there is anything else I should be looking at.

When lubing the gears, is standard WD40 OK to use or is there any specialist lube that I need to use?

Appreciate any tips and advice
Thanks

 

[cally60]

You will find the manual here:
https://www.axminstertools.com/media/downloads/501268_manual.pdf

This will show how to grease the drive shaft, and how to clean it.

 

[stateit]

I don't own one, but I do know that WD-40 isn't a lubricant! And motors shouldn't have lubricant sprayed in them...
The manual cally60 has linked to will help you.

 

[Paul Hannaby]

Lubricate the pulleys as per the manual.
Vacuum the vents on the end of the motor to keep that clear of dust & shavings but don't use an airline, you will probably blow more in that you blow out.
Keep the bed clean and free of rust, finishes, sap etc. (coarse wire wool is ideal for this) and apply some sort of rust preventative or wax but avoid anything with silicon in it.
Once in a while, file the edge of the tool rest to keep it smooth and free of nicks.