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Thread: Lube points....but not sure
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18th Sep 2011, 09:37 PM #1
Lube points....but not sure
On a few machines, I have noticed what I think are oiling points . You see a brass plug with a ball in the centre, the ball is spring loaded , something like a one way valve . You can press the ball inwards and it springs back.
I've seen these on sewing machines and the mill drill I have has them also .
Can somebody explain what they are and their function
mike
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18th Sep 2011, 10:12 PM #2Senior Member
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Hi Mike
They will be oiling points.
Give them a quick wipe with cloth to remove swarf, press the nozzle of an oil can against the ball and give them a squirt or two. Some oil can nozzles are better than others at getting oil in without lots on the outside.
Roger
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18th Sep 2011, 10:22 PM #3
thanks
Ok Thanks Roger .
Are you the ham VK3BKR ?
Mike
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18th Sep 2011, 10:25 PM #4Senior Member
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Guilty yer honour.
Roger
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18th Sep 2011, 11:13 PM #5
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20th Sep 2011, 12:09 PM #6
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20th Sep 2011, 02:48 PM #7Dave J Guest
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20th Sep 2011, 03:56 PM #8
right
Yes , I did try the oil can as in the pics by Dave and it works fine ......
BTW I read somewhere that chainsaw bar oil is ideal for ways as it is somewhat sticky . One could possibly use it for other areas of machines as well
Mike
Regarding Ham radio ... A lathe is handy for making various home brew fittings so the two interests do intersect to some degree .
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20th Sep 2011, 06:07 PM #9Dave J Guest
Greg had way oil available by the liter a while back, he might still have some. Also there is a place down your way selling it by the 5ltr container instead of 20ltr. Someone will jump in and let you know.
Dave
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21st Sep 2011, 07:35 AM #10Senior Member
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Originally Posted by rogerbaker
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21st Sep 2011, 08:25 AM #11Most Valued Member
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I'm sure guys of your expertise and calibre would be able to machine up their own dedicated brass nipples for oiling the lube points......
Also, treat those lube points nicely becaue I have a couple where the ball has disappeared and now there is simply a brass hole with no ball...
BTW, has anyone done a mod to their lathe headstock that changed their splash oil lubrication system into a pressure feed system? Just thought I'd ask
Simon
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21st Sep 2011, 09:12 AM #12Distracted Member
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No but I can tell you how to remove your stuffed oilers. It involves a tek screw, pliers and a hammer. Is that enough info?
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21st Sep 2011, 09:19 AM #13Most Valued Member
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21st Sep 2011, 11:09 AM #14
Oilers
I found these are available ..MIKE
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21st Sep 2011, 11:32 AM #15Most Valued Member
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Hey Bryan, If you get the right sized self tapper and a claw hammer you can get away without the pliers lol
I hate the things. Yeah most of them work most of the time but I still hate them. I'm slowly replacing the ones I can with oil cups. I've thought about replacing the ones were a cup wont suit with a grub screw. I've decided against that so far as I figure I'll forget to oil one.
Stuart
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