On 24 May 2005 22:58:42 -0700, "machine84" wrote:

Just purchased a "new" lathe........ 1950's American Pacemaker. The
owners manual calls for a high grade machine oil with a viscosity of
275-290 seconds Saybolt at 100* F. My local distributor is telling me
to use Febis K 68 as both an internal lubricant and as the slideway
oil. According to a chart that I found online, the Febis K 68 has a
Saybolt viscosity rating of 315 seconds Saybolt at 100* F (the correct
ISO numbers for the viscosity called for would be between 59 and
63....I don't think there are any in production with any of those
numbers). I am unsure as to whether it is safe to use this internally.
It is advertised as a slideway oil, so I think it would be fine there.
It probably is fine for the head and gearbox, but I just want the
advice of others with experience in these matters. Thanks!!

Pacemakers are NICE lathes

Gunner

"Pax Americana is a philosophy. Hardly an empire.
Making sure other people play nice and dont kill each other (and us)
off in job lots is hardly empire building, particularly when you give
them self determination under "play nice" rules.

Think of it as having your older brother knock the **** out of you
for torturing the cat." Gunner