I have just purchased a Boxford Lathe

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Should have checked first really. Knew one was used before the other to get motors up to speed.

 

[123hotchef]

Are these where I have to oil

 

[Seadog]

Yup, plus all the others. Don't forget the cross slide screw needs lubricating too.

 

[123hotchef]

Yup, plus all the others. Don't forget the cross slide screw needs lubricating too.

yikes! how does one get oil into the ball bearing filled holes? just jam a bottle into it?

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

yikes! how does one get oil into the ball bearing filled holes? just jam a bottle into it?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LATHE-MI...784834?hash=item41ff298302:g:4owAAMXQCtlRWZ~l

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

These things are great for general oiling. Had 4 on the go for over a year now.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pump-Oil...101573?hash=item3fbedd1d05:g:YTEAAOSwN2VZXE3K

 

[123hotchef]

what 34 quid for a oiler

 

[123hotchef]

These things are great for general oiling. Had 4 on the go for over a year now.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pump-Oil...101573?hash=item3fbedd1d05:g:YTEAAOSwN2VZXE3K

thats better

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

what 34 quid for a oiler

I'm not saying buy that one. Just showing what you need.
Mine deffo cost more than a score mind.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

thats better

Yeah but these are not gonna fire oil into the nipples. Just handy for oiling other parts.

 

[123hotchef]

Yeah but these are not gonna fire oil into the nipples. Just handy for oiling other parts.

the wont oh man!

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Cheap oil guns all state grease only.
It's a one time buy so pick a decent one.

 

[123hotchef]

Cheap oil guns all state grease only.
It's a one time buy so pick a decent one.

i never knew they existed! recomend me one please someone!

 

[grim_d]

Cheap oil guns all state grease only.
It's a one time buy so pick a decent one.

I've got a few "decent" ones, some old, some new they all leak to some degree but stil work.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

I've got a few "decent" ones, some old, some new they all leak to some degree but stil work.

Aye. Never leave mine full.

 

[zx9]

what 34 quid for a oiler

Half the price of a 'Myford' oiler.

 

[123hotchef]

https://www.lathespares.co.uk/oil-gun-myford-lathe-1 it says this is not suitable for the ball bearing type

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

https://www.lathespares.co.uk/oil-gun-myford-lathe-1 it says this is not suitable for the ball bearing type

Mine came with 4 different tips for various nipples.
Il flick back through my eBay history and see if there still sold

 

[123hotchef]

Mine came with 4 different tips for various nipples.
Il flick back through my eBay history and see if there still sold

thanks mate

 

[123hotchef]