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Aluminum
- Joined
- Jan 28, 2013
- Location
- NE Ohio, USA
Hello Guys, I'm kind of new to the forum, so bear with me. I have a 9" (model B) that was made in the forties, and I purchased it from the original (hobby use only) owner. It is in really nice condition overall, only about .007" backlash in both the compound and cross slides. It has never been apart (never rewicked, etc.) as far as I know. I have owned it for about twenty five years, and really did not realize the importance of the correct lubricant oils until I came across this forum. So, I pretty much used whatever oil was at hand for lubricating the lathe, 10W-30 automotive oil mostly. Pretty stupid, I know that now...I recently obtained the correct oils. My question has to do with the headstock bearings. The spindle rotates very smoothly once it IS rotating. Smooth as can be. However, it "sticks" a bit when at rest. You can feel this when spinning it by hand. Sticks ever so slightly at rest, then spins very smoothly. So, if spinning by hand, stick-slip. Do you guys think there is a problem, or is this something I do not need to concern myself with?