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4th Dec 2019, 02:13 PM #1Novice
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Qualos lathe
Hi all new member
Just purchased a Qualos lathe and will be cleaning it up. i want to change the oil in the head stock
and was just wanting to know what brand and type of oil i would need to use to fill it back up.
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6th Dec 2019, 09:58 AM #2Member
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That's a guess as I don't know of any information you could use in regard to these lathes. I used a light gearbox oil I think 50 weight. Any straight weight oil would be ok as long as its not to thick. There are not to many people with a qualos i am one.
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6th Dec 2019, 05:28 PM #3Senior Member
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The operators manual for the Qualos 5 1/4" Centre Lathe lists Vacuum Vactra Heavy for the headstock - I'm not familiar with a modern equivalent but I'm sure Mr Google could help.
PM me if you want a .pdf of that Operators guide - not too much in it but might be of use?
As you were - I thought it was too big to attach but it appears not.
Qualos Swing Lathe Operators Handbook (1).pdf
Ray
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7th Dec 2019, 08:19 AM #4Novice
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Qualos headstock oil
Contacted a oil supplier and gave them info on the oil that is to be used in the qualos lathe.they matched it with another brand and will get it down in about 2 weeks.
But can only order it in 20 litres
So all good.
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7th Dec 2019, 10:11 AM #5Member
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7th Dec 2019, 06:53 PM #6Novice
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Yes it is a lot of oil.dont think I will run out 🤗 as for extras not that I'm aware of.has a 4 jaw Chuck that someone said was rare to find on this lathe.all new to me . A couple of small things missing when i look at the setup of pictures of this type of lathe.
Nearly have it all cleaned up will post some pictures when I've finished.
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7th Dec 2019, 06:59 PM #7Novice
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8th Dec 2019, 05:01 AM #10Novice
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8th Dec 2019, 10:09 AM #11Member
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Yes it's really just a plate, lift the top off and you will see the setup it's just a case of putting it back the same no problem. Thanks to Ray again for the file it's been pasted around to everyone that needs it , just a shame there are no records to confirm a manufacture date or little things like correct paint colour etc.
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8th Dec 2019, 07:26 PM #12Novice
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12th Dec 2019, 10:27 AM #14Member
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A gasket is only going to stop splashing from the oil when operating. I would make a gasket myself but I don't like silicone in anything at all. Myself I would make a gasket from cork type materials only because I have some. A bit of oil weeping is not a bad thing. I wipe mine down with oil to stop rusting as a rule.
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14th Dec 2019, 01:50 PM #15Novice
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Removed the head stock plate and remade a new gasket. i was surprised that it was so clean inside. Also i have a gear on the back that is missing a sleeve or bolt to hold it on. not sure what should be there.get this fixed and its ready to go back together.
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