OldToolmaker Jan 20? ?
Avoid using any oil or grease on any chuck. Keep them clean inside and out and you won¡¯t have any issues. Oil and grease attract and hold chips. Frequent cleaning is the key. One product that could be useful is WD40 dry silicone in an aerosol spray. Although I have not tried it with chucks. It works great on hinges and such so it might work
I alway lub chucks?
Some took oil others use grease.?
I do use WD-40 because of tight tolerances on small chucks.?
After lubrication of chuck I put shield down on the chuch and turn lathe on high speed for minute to remove any extra lubrication so does not get on me.?
You never want metal to metal on a new or old lathe. The lub has film between the metals keep the lathe new for long time.
Dave?
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