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Jim

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Lubrication for open geared Metal Lathes
« 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

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Re: Lubrication for open geared Metal Lathes
« Reply #1 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?
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Re: Lubrication for open geared Metal Lathes
« Reply #2 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

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Re: Lubrication for open geared Metal Lathes
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: Lubrication for open geared Metal Lathes
« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2019, 07:36:40 am »
Good tip, those gears really get to singing.
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Re: Lubrication for open geared Metal Lathes
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2019, 08:49:34 pm »
Thanks Roscoe.
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