Doing some maintenance on my ATOM A-101 in hopes of reducing noise generated by the lathe itself during cutting.
Looking for suggestions on best type of lubricant to use at each of the points numbered in the photo.
Candidates to lubricate include the platter spindle (1) and the rollers that engage during cutting (2,3,4,5).
Was thinking white lithium grease on spindle (1) and gears underneath (7,8)
Sewing machine oil on rollers (2,3,4,5 - avoiding rubber).
Any suggestions welcome.
Thanks in advance!
Lubricating Atom / Vanrock
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Lubricating Atom / Vanrock
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Re: Lubricating Atom / Vanrock
Sounds pretty sensible to me though others may have another view. I'm waiting for mine to come back from some electronics work then will be degreasing and thinking about the same - don't forget about the bed/rails as well. The grease in mine looks old and will force everything to work harder I guess
