Our work generates sap, dust, dirt, pitch, dust, corrosive sap, chips, ...and dust! 

And, 90% of needed maintenance involves cleaning the above. 

Dennis showed products and procedures for cleaning, lubrication, and inspection maintenance for all lathe components. The 8 Jet lathes were cleaned by members with help from club experts. Odorless mineral spirits, Scotch Brite, T-9 Boshield, file, sander, rags, towel, toothbrush, mineral oil, paste wax, reamer for Morse taper. Inspection light, Morse taper cleaner, spring center, gloves, and shop towels. 

• Headstock 

• Blow out dust, Move belt onto low speed range while inspecting for further procedures! Inspect: belts, pulleys, bearing play, threads, and Morse taper. 

• Tailstock, quill, and Morse taper 

• Inspect for play, clean and lubricate, ream as necessary.

 

• Lathe ways, gap, banjo, and tool rest. 

• Inspect for gunk, corrosion, nicks. Clean and lubricate. 

• Ancillary Equipment 

• Inspect drive, live centers and points, and lathe concentricity. Clean threads with compressed air. 

• Inspect and clean chuck threads and assure symmetric jaw closure. Re-adjust as necessary.