Modern equivalent for spindle oil? Surface grinder.

Laverda · Jul 25, 2018

Just got a B&S #2 grinder with the bronze spindle bearings. Plate on machine says "Gargoyle Velocite E oil". As Gargoyle was bought by Mobil, I emailed them but have not received a reply. What oil should I use? I have Velocite 6 oil for my mill but think maybe I should use Velocite 3 for the grinder????? :scratchchin:

DavidScott · Jul 25, 2018

I used to mix kerosene in with the lightest spindle oil I could find for a 1920ish B&S surface grinder I once used, about 50/50. Any less kero and it would heat up quickly. Ran it for 5 years or so before the shop bought a Kent, that later had the spindle bearings die. The old B&S kept on going.

JRIowa · Jul 26, 2018

Here's my answer from 2008
https://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/general/lube-cross-reference-needed-160205/
JR

Laverda · Jul 26, 2018

Gargoyle Velocite E oil is listed as having a SSU of 32 at 100F. That would make it ISO 2 oil. So Mobil Velocite 3 oil is what to use.

JRIowa · Jul 26, 2018

Why did you bother to ask then?
It's your grinder, use whatever you like.
JR

Tyrone Shoelaces · Jul 26, 2018

Plain spindle grinding machines are very sensitive to the right/wrong lube oils. I've found that out the hard way.

Regards Tyrone.

howieranger · Jul 26, 2018

I also have a #2 B&S that the previous owner used Velocite #6 and I have continued to use without problem. The spindle can run for an hour or two without heating up more than 15 degrees.

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