lubing spindle head

Re: lubing spindle head

John Lucas

>Richie

I use air tool oil. I put some on and then wipe is off. You never get it all of and it's just enough to keep the chuck from sticking and the spindle from rusting. Be sure and put some oil on the mating surface between the chuck and spindle face. John

probably not the taper

Jeff Gerardot, Indianapolis IN

>I'm just a rank amateur, but I've been told that the taper must be clean & oil-free to avoid slipping (which could mess up the taper).

Re: lubing spindle head

Pete in Holland, MI

>Oil on a MT will reduce the gripping power of the 2 tapers slightly. A thin film to keep rust from forming isn't a bad thing, but don't just oil them for assembly.

Spindle threads - - mixed bag of results. Oil draws dust into a past that'll gum up threads. Dry slowly wears the two steels. Dry film spray lubricants are out there.

I don't purposely oil the tapers nor threads on my Jet, but do spray & lightly wipe the thing down with WD-40 after a big green turning day, more so for rust prevention.

Re: lubing spindle head

Richie

>thank you all

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John K Jordan

>I was taught to apply oil to then wipe off as much as possible. This is supposed to leave oil down in micro crevices, scratches, pores, etc, and leave a very thin film on the surface, not enough to cause slipping but enough to inhibit corrosion and keep parts from gauling or sticking together.

JKJ in East TN

Re: lubing spindle head

John K Jordan

>Oops, I think it's spelled "galling".

JKJ in East TN, lousy at spelling