Yippee its here

[petercharlesfagg]

Okay. You had me wondering what a boiler was a euphemism for

Me too!

 

[Dalboy]

So not what you expected then :lol: :lol: :lol:

I keep trying to move the various bits on the lathe around and keep reaching for the levers in all the wrong places, I will soon get in the routine of where the levers are on this one.

 

[petercharlesfagg]

Just one quick question:-
Have you run-in the front bearing?

It usually takes an hour or two?

It seems that you have been very quick into using it?

Regards, Peter.

 

[Dalboy]

Just one quick question:-
Have you run-in the front bearing?

It usually takes an hour or two?

It seems that you have been very quick into using it?

Regards, Peter.

I ran it for about 1 1/4hrs before using it while I was tiding the shed, and the obligatory cuppa after installing it. I had to use some 30W oil(as recommended in their instructions) but will be getting some of records own oil.

 

[Deejay]

Morning Dal

I don't think the RP oil is anything special.

I use straight 30 mower oil, like this ...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Briggs-Stratton ... ywords=oil

I'd advise you to keep an eye on the front bearing. Mine needed adjusting after a few hours use, but it's been OK since then.

Enjoy yourself

Cheers

Dave

 

[Spindle]

I don't think the RP oil is anything special.

:shock: :shock: No you're wrong, it must be special - look at the price they charge for it :shock: :shock:

I'm with Deejay on this one - any good quality 30W oil will be fine

Regards Mick

 

[swb58]

I bought mine secondhand and can't remember what oil came with it. As I run an old Land Rover I've been using gear oil in the lathe for years now, GL4 spec which doesn't harm phosphor bronze bushes in gearboxes.