I got an old South Bend Lathe, and I know that there are all kinds of
oils that they call for to lubricate it. Does anybody have a cheap
source for machine oil? I don't need much...

Jim

I go to the auto parts store and buy 10 weight nondetergent oil for my
spindle. I use Vactra for way oil. I probably use spindle oil in my apron
and backgear shaft, don't remember.

Grant

J & J wrote:

I got an old South Bend Lathe, and I know that there are all kinds of
oils that they call for to lubricate it. Does anybody have a cheap
source for machine oil? I don't need much...

Jim

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I got an old South Bend Lathe, and I know that there are all kinds of
oils that they call for to lubricate it. Does anybody have a cheap
source for machine oil? I don't need much...

Use Mobil One 0W30 for the headstock bearings, and
ATF for everything else. Both available in one quart
containers, locally.

Jim

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I got an old South Bend Lathe, and I know that there are all kinds of
oils that they call for to lubricate it. Does anybody have a cheap
source for machine oil? I don't need much...

Jim



(1) Mineral oil from the drug store. About the purest oil available,
though maybe a bit heavy for spindle bearings but I used it for
several years in my 1942 vintage SB Model C without problems.

(2) Hydraulic jack oil, available at most auto parts stores by the
quart. Seems to be about 20 weight. I am using this now in the SB and
also in electric motors with sleeve bearings. For way oil I have been
using a homemade mix of 1 oz. STP to 10 oz. gear oil and it seems to
work ok, though I have not compared it side-by-side with commercial
way oil.
Mike

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I got an old South Bend Lathe, and I know that there are all kinds of
oils that they call for to lubricate it. Does anybody have a cheap
source for machine oil? I don't need much...


Do you know a farmer or anyone that runs hydraulic equipment? For general
oiling (not the
spindle bearings or apron gearbox), I use "tractor hydraulic fluid". It's
around 10-20 weight, and
non-detergent. Smallest container I've seen it in is 5 gal, but an
equipment dealer might have it in
bulk and sell you a small quantity.

Bill

Thanks for all the replies. I had an offer from a reader to sell me all
the "correct" oils and I am taking him up on it. I also got some of the
turbine oil, which I'll just use around the shop.

J & J wrote:

I got an old South Bend Lathe, and I know that there are all kinds of
oils that they call for to lubricate it. Does anybody have a cheap
source for machine oil? I don't need much...

Jim