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ja2on:
going slightly  :offtopic: but staying with oilers is there a proper can/nozzle to use with those button/ball oilers ?
as my c4 has them everywhere

Darren:
Very tidy job there David, looks factory  :thumbup:

shoey51:
great Job David lovin this forum more and more :D :headbang:

Stilldrillin:

--- Quote from: ja2on on April 01, 2009, 04:50:11 PM ---going slightly  :offtopic: but staying with oilers is there a proper can/nozzle to use with those button/ball oilers ?
as my c4 has them everywhere

--- End quote ---

I never found one!

Though it has survived 4 years use, with no wear. Only a spray of WD 40 after each using......

I like WD 40!  :thumbup:


Thanks chaps, for all your positive comments......  :D

David D.

bogstandard:
Jason,

Maybe this will help for the ball oilers.

Look at the attached pics.

I have been using this one for a few years, and even though the nozzle is now getting worn, it still pumps it in like a gud 'un.

The hole in the end is about 1.5mm (1/16") and the angle looks to be about 60 degrees, so you should be able to make one to fit your gun.

With regards to lubricants, even though I don't like dealing with these people, they do sell small quantities of lubricants for very reasonable prices, just right for model engineering.

http://www.chronos.ltd.uk/acatalog/Chronos_Catalogue_Oils__Lubricants___Adhesives_etc_124.html

The larger oilcan at the very bottom of the list looks just like the one I use.



David,

Mmmmm, well.

WD40 is ok for door hinges, but I think not for lathe slideways. It cannot produce a thick enough oil film for the lathe parts to 'float' on, so allowing metal to metal contact.

I always now use an ISO 68 slideway oil, that ensures the film is always there, as it is slightly 'sticky' and stays put.
You might also find that very fine finishes should be more easily obtained, because the slides are running on a bed of fluid rather than metal to metal.

The 1ltr botlle of slideway oil in the above suppliers list will outlast expensive WD40 cans many many times over. Plus you will be getting the correct protection for your iron as well.

Your choice, just a suggestion.

John

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