On Tue, 19 May 2009 17:56:15 -0400, Wes wrote:

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My new Lathe calls out for a "high grade SAE 30 machine oil" it also says
it should have corrosion inhibiators. What are you guys using in your
Headstocks and whats it cost for 5 gal. pail.
Al Kimmel


Not to hijack this thread but the Leblonde at work uses 20wt non detergent, something that
is getting harder to find. We have DTE Light and DTE24. Any chance one of these is a
good match?

Both DTE Light and DTE24 are ISO VG 32 oils, which is lighter than SAE
20. DTE Medium (ISO 46) or Heavy Medium (ISO 68) would be closer.

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Ned Simmons