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Title: Re: Lubrication for open geared Metal Lathes
Post by: Jim on June 14, 2019, 08:49:34 pm

Thanks Roscoe.

Title: Re: Lubrication for open geared Metal Lathes
Post by: Roscoe on June 14, 2019, 07:36:40 am

Good tip, those gears really get to singing.

Title: Re: Lubrication for open geared Metal Lathes
Post by: Jim on June 14, 2019, 01:54:33 am

It would look good that's for sure webbing on those open gears Nick.

It wouldn't put any extra load on the engine.

In the USA its available on Amazon.

Title: Re: Lubrication for open geared Metal Lathes
Post by: Nick on June 14, 2019, 01:13:08 am

I've been using steam oil on these as it clings, and the previous owner of my 2" said they used vaseline

(https://live.staticflickr.com/276/31618756593_790a67325c_b.jpg)

Title: Re: Lubrication for open geared Metal Lathes
Post by: Nick on June 14, 2019, 01:11:16 am

That webbing effect is really cool to see. Looks like some good stuff... would it also be good to use on scale traction engine gears?

Title: Lubrication for open geared Metal Lathes
Post by: Jim on June 13, 2019, 01:40:00 am

I know everyone has their favourite product, but CRC TAC-2 for me is just absolutely brilliant and lasts and lasts.

Really quietens down the gear noise

https://youtu.be/m5xttRHqvHg