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Default Volstro speed increaser

On Wed, 07 Jan 2015 21:39:37 -0600, Ignoramus15930
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On 2015-01-08, DoN. Nichols wrote:
On 2015-01-08, Ignoramus15930 wrote:
I bought this speed increaser at auction. You can see the picture
he

http://goo.gl/6VPlgX

It has a straight 3/4" shank.

What I was hoping, is to be able to use it in my Bridgeport Interact
CNC mill for high speed work with spamm cutters.

1) Is it going to work well


I don't know. What gear ratio and what condition is it in?


1:6, it is smooth

2) What kind of grease should I use in it


Grease? If you are increasing the spindle speed, I would expect
an oil -- and hopefully the proper oil is listed on the label. If not,
download the manual from somewhere.


There is a great fitting on it


A Zerk (grease) fitting doesn't necessarily mean "grease me." You need
only look as far as a Bridgeport table without a central lubricator to
see "grease" fittings that should be oiled and never greased.


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Ned Simmons