On Fri, 23 Jul 2004 23:07:27 -0400, Ned Simmons
wrote:

In article dvandam-2307041238330001@sdn-ap-
010tnnashp0352.dialsprint.net,
says...


McMaster-Carr shows a gallon of Mobil machine/turbine DTE light for $11.98
which sounds reasonable to me. The next item down is Mobil spindle
bearing oil. I assume either in a comparable viscosity will serve? If I
can't find one or the other here in town I'll phone in an order.


Since SAE30 was recommended the spindle oil (ISO 22) may be
on the light side. SAE30 is approximately ISO 68 or 100,
which seems rather heavy to me. The DTE Light (ISO 32)
sounds like a good compromise. A comparable viscosity
quality hydraulic oil would also be OK and perhaps easier
to find locally in gallons.

Here's a good viscosity conversion chart.
http://www.irvingoilco.com/lubricants/viscosity.htm

Ned Simmons

Indeed. I just happen to like DTE Light for its various properties and
the fact its very commonly used in high speed collet closers, very
high speed air spindles and whatnot. Shrug..Im sure there are others
that are very good.

Gunner

That rifle hanging on the wall of the working-class flat or labourer's
cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays
there.
- George Orwell