What lubricant for quill?

[Manonamission]

Just received my new Jet1221VS. I cleaned the oil from the bed and bottom of the tool rest assembly and tailstock. I coated everything in paste wax. What should I use on the quill after I clean up the protectant it came coated in? Paste wax or something else?

Thanks!

 

[Ken T]

Im sure someone much more experienced will chime in quickly with a better answer, but I use 'dry lube' (which isnt exactly dry) like you'd use in a lock or for door hinges. attracts a bit less dust and still does a good job.

 

[monophoto]

This is one of those 'different strokes' situations - - -

(a really bad pun)

I don't think you want to use something that remains sticky because it would attract dust, and there is always a lot of dust around a lathe. So something that you can apply and that will dry to leave a slippery surface is ideal.

I use white lithium grease - the spray that is sold for lubricating garage door rollers. I have also used silicone lubricants and even a teflon lubricant that I bought many years ago to lubricate my bicycle chain. I've never tried it, but a dry graphite lock lubricant might also work well.

 

[Penchant 4]

Graphite powder works a treat for both of my lathes.

 

[jttheclockman]

I use nothing. Just wipe down and no dust on it.

 

[howsitwork]

Well Myford lathes use a thin oil applied via a grease nipple unit" it leaks out slightly past the front. Then I extend and wipe the excess off. I guess dry lube might work well but I've stuck with the makers lubricant and after 25 years all is still fine.

 

[mjay]

Powermatic, who also own Jet, advise 10wt machine oil to protect the ways and other parts. Avoid silicone, which will get into wood and prevent finishes from adhering.

 

[Stuart Robertson]

Just received my new Jet1221VS. I cleaned the oil from the bed and bottom of the tool rest assembly and tailstock. I coated everything in paste wax. What should I use on the quill after I clean up the protectant it came coated in? Paste wax or something else?

Thanks!

There's a number of spray on dry lubricants.Glide coat is pretty good,a bostik product. It's PTFE in a can,so don't breathe it.Dries in seconds.You don't need much,probably just a touch on the quill thread.Good for lathe bed too.