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    Hydraulic Oil VS Rubber

    Thanks. Looks like the problem is not the material I've tried, but more likely the fit tolerances. I'm going to need a tighter fit and a stiffer return spring, I think.
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    Hydraulic Oil VS Rubber

    In a previous question I asked for (and received) advice regarding grease equivalents for use in my manual lathe spindle bearings. Pursuant to that I decided to get stupid and fabricate a total loss oiling system for the bearings complete with plumbing in lieu of using grease. I built a...
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    Lathe spindle bearings

    Yeah. I have to say that the lubrication industry seems to be intent on driving me insane trying to find actual justification for what some charge for certain products. Kluber 15, for example. Its crazy. The 630aa grease just seems to be a slightly white lithium grease, maybe with some zinc...
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    Lathe spindle bearings

    The only source I have for grease recommendations are from the bearing manufacturer. In this case, that's FAG Bearings. The best I can tell, what they recommend is Arcanol Temp 110. Lithium based, NLGI 1, temperatures up to @ 250 degrees F.
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    Lathe spindle bearings

    I need advice on what grease to use in my lathe spindle tapered roller bearings...2500 RPM max, not sealed, no access for re-greasing without headstock disassembly, etc. There is so many conflicting opinions on the subject, I am starting to think it doesn't matter. The most consistent...
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