Myford chuck ‘oiling point’

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24 January 2018 at 20:52 #33144
JimmieS
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24 January 2018 at 20:52 #338120
JimmieS
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Have just come across a 'lost' Myford branded 4" three jaw chuck (Toolmex made in Poland) which I had totally forgotten about. There is what would appear to be an oiling point – recess with ball in centre on the front face. Am I correct and if so what grade/ type of oil should be used?

Any one able to give a price guide as, after doing without I probably do not need it. It is complete with key, seem to have had little use and is undamaged save for some very light surface rust acquired in 'storage'. The jaws move smoothly.
24 January 2018 at 20:54 #338121
David Standing 1
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Price guide? A photograph would help.
24 January 2018 at 21:23 #338125
JimmieS
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True. Will try tomorrow night.

Jim
24 January 2018 at 22:06 #338130
Neil Wyatt
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Same as you use for the slideways will be fine.
24 January 2018 at 23:41 #338145
JohnF
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JimmieS you might find this interesting its a previous post on this forum, regarding oil I would use a thicker oil that will be retained better when the chuck is in use. I have some Shell Toner R — no longer available in the same grade, it is very "sticky" as a matter of interest I have seen it suggested that chain saw chain oil is good for this application as well as change wheel lubrication – same reasons.

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25 January 2018 at 02:40 #338152
Ed Dinning 1
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Hi Gents, I have with success used PTFE spray as it is non sticky so no swarf pick up and it leaves a very fine film.

Ed
25 January 2018 at 09:14 #338161
roy entwistle
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Ed How are you going to spray through an oiling point with ball bearing in the middle? ( see original post )

Roy
25 January 2018 at 09:21 #338162
Sub Mandrel
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The oil needs to be fluid enough to spread through the chuck from the oiling point.
25 January 2018 at 10:09 #338165
Neil Wyatt
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Oi! Mandrel, who rattled your cage?

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25 January 2018 at 10:50 #338166
Bill Davies 2
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Out of hibernation?

Bill
25 January 2018 at 14:38 #338199
Robbo
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When you've given the chuck a few squirts with the oil gun, put it n the lathe and give it a spin to throw out surplus oil.

Being prepared with a cloth held in front of the chuck will save your shirt front from unwanted lubrication.
25 January 2018 at 15:06 #338202
David Standing 1
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Posted by Neil Wyatt on 25/01/2018 10:09:38:

Oi! Mandrel, who rattled your cage?

N.

The voices in your head are talking to each other in public!

Scary…….
25 January 2018 at 16:20 #338215
NJH
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Neil

I fear these could be symptoms of D.I.D – I’ll leave it to you to look up. If this is not the case maybe there ARE two of you and both are contributing to ME discussion -either way maybe a case for a wage increase ?

Norman
26 January 2018 at 02:59 #338311
Ed Dinning 1
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Hi Gents, should have made it clearer, PTFE spray works best is chuck is stripped, but works pretty well if the jaws are simply wound out to expose the scroll.

Ed
26 January 2018 at 12:59 #338370
JimmieS
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As suggested.
26 January 2018 at 13:46 #338376
David Standing 1
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It looks in nice unabused condition.

Doog has an almost identical one on eBay at the moment at £75…..but no bids and it finishes in two days.

Supply and demand – there's plenty of them around, so it's a buyers market.

Value probably in the £60-£80 range.

I would whip the jaws out and give it a good clean first, start at £80 and drop it £5 to £10 every time you have to relist it!
26 January 2018 at 22:21 #338439
JimmieS
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David, many thanks for you advice. Much appreciated.

Jim
27 January 2018 at 00:20 #338447
peak4
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Posted by Robbo on 25/01/2018 14:38:38:

When you've given the chuck a few squirts with the oil gun, put it n the lathe and give it a spin to throw out surplus oil.

Being prepared with a cloth held in front of the chuck will save your shirt front from unwanted lubrication.

Hmm, I'm not a trained engineer, well not mechanical anyway, but I'd suggest a soft paper towel, rather than a cloth if it's going near any moving bits like spinning chucks.

Bill
27 January 2018 at 01:40 #338454
Chris Trice
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I might be worth that if it has both sets of jaws.
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