Recent content by DocFluty

I only do woodworking, there will never be any metal near it. Also i wouldn't be greasing the spindle the bits rotate on, but instead the tracks the pulleys move on and the slide block/lead screw that changes the pulleys speeds. you can see the tracks the pulley moves on this picture on the...

I have a variable speed powermatic drill press and as I rotate the wheel to change speeds I feel like can feel each tooth interact with eathother and it isnt as smooth as it should be. I called Powermatic customer care and he said that I can apply some bearing or white lithium grease to the...

I don't have anything else and am basically trying to avoid the cost of mail these 7 quarts back to amazon. If the manual says its ok to use 5-30 if it meets the standards then id rather do that on this one fill rather than eat the cost of mailing it back and ordering more. Just wanted other...

I would exchange it, but no one around here sells it. I had to order it from amazon. so that means i would need to box it up and mail 2 packages (7 qts) back to amazon for a refund and order the new stuff. If i could go to my local corner store and exchange it i would, but the cost of money...

My 2014 Ram 1500 calls for 5w-20 oil, for some reason I ordered 5w-30. Quote: We recommend you use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of Chrysler Material Standard MS-6395 There is a special note in my manual though that says Quote: NOTE: SAE 5W-30 engine oil...