Lubrication?

[Cozzer]

According to the manual, my Proxxon DSH/E is "basically maintenance free", but then states that to keep it clean, "use a soft cloth", etc.

Well, keeping it clean isn't really my concern....and methinks the word "basically" is ar5e-covering on Proxxon's part!

How about lubrication? Oil? Grease? Dry powder? Where?

On a slightly different tack, should I do something to the bed? It's aluminium in this case. I've noticed there's sometimes a slight resistance when sliding work towards the blade...

Your thoughts/solutions very welcome! Thank you!

 

[scrimper]

Your saw is one of the cheaper machines available in a huge range of guises - underneath the plastic covers it is the same basic machine as hundreds of others although I do have to say the Proxxon looks nicer than most other clones.

As regards your comment on the table I would strongly advise that you make and fit a supplementary wooden table to fit over your existing alloy table,this serves several purposes as listed below.
1) It protects your original table.
2) You can wax and polish the table allowing the work to move more freely.
3) On a cold day it will be warmer to work on a wood table rather than a metal one.
4) You can make the hole size for the blade smaller and give more support to the work on delicate cuts and finer blades.

If you want to see the table I made for my Hegner I explain it in my video listed below. The bit about the table starts at the 16 minutes point.

 

[Cozzer]

Thanks, Scrimper...great advice about the additional table. Will nick your idea...

I did conjure with getting a Hegner, but they look a bit "too meaty" for my marquetry needs, hence plumping for the variable speed Proxxon job. Far from cheap (compared to the sub £150 jobs), and space was (as ever!) at a premium, so the small footprint was a consideration.
Appears that Deltas (unobtainable over here?) and (original) Excaliburs are the saws of choice for the pro veneer boys, but frankly some of 'em are so adept, they could probably get good results using a chain saw!