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Jon Elson

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I just picked up a Sheldon Lathe, and I have the book coming. Can you
tell me what oil you use and where you use it. I just ordered Vactra #2
Mobil Way Oil and DTE Heavy Mobil DTE circulating oil. I was told by
another sheldon owner, this was all I need. Could you please help me out?

Is this a Sheldon R-series? That is quite different from their other
lathes, a VERY high-end toolroom machine.

Anyway, there is actually an error in the book and lube plate on machines
made over a couple year range. They say to put Vactra in the headstock --
WRONG! They MEANT to say put Velocite in the headstock. So, I have put
Velocite #6 in there, but it is supposed to be Velocite heavy. (Velocite #6
is for the high speed spindle, so I figure it is OK for light use of the
lathe.)

The motor gearbox uses Mobilube EP80-90

The apron and QC box call for Mobil AA, which my lube supplier substituted
Mobilgear 626.

Jon