setting up new Axminister ZX30

setting up new Axminister ZX30

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24 January 2012 at 19:37 #5888
John Middendorf
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24 January 2012 at 19:37 #82891
John Middendorf
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I just bought a new ZX30 here in Australia and was wondering if there were any webpages on generally setting up a new mill, starting with advice on the best means to remove the red packing grease. Thanks.
25 January 2012 at 09:02 #82913
Wolfie
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I cleaned mine out with some petrol on a rag. I did see a pdf on setting up a mill somewhere when I was researching mine. Could have been on ARC website.

Yeah here it is http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/projects.aspx

about half way down is an article on setting up an X3, I would think the principles are the same.

Edited By Wolfie on 25/01/2012 09:05:18
25 January 2012 at 09:59 #82917
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The Arc Euro Trade article is very good, but I would take issue with their use of a copper-based grease as a form of lubricant.

This type of grease is actually an anti-seize compound and is more suited for use in hostile conditions where corrosion is likely to make subsequent dismantling difficult – it doesn’t have very good lubricating properties and I’d suggest a spot of oil or general pupose grease is used in its place on that machine.

Martin.

Edited By blowlamp on 25/01/2012 09:59:51
25 January 2012 at 10:08 #82918
David Haynes
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Also, the X3 guide suggests taking the spindle out of the bearings using a press, to ease them and regrease; I know in some cases this is not necessary so I suppose it’s a case of seeing how well it rotates beforehand. I know of one who has not needed to do this but I don’t know what other X3 owners have found.

Dave
25 January 2012 at 13:52 #82936
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I use Superlube grease and spray which I find very good. It’s available from

RS Components and others,

I agree with Martin, the copper based greases are meant for bolting, they provide controlled lubrication when tightening and assistance when breaking out bolted joints that have been in service some time.

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26 January 2012 at 20:21 #83086
Sub Mandrel
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I have a small selection of greases (including some ‘Golden Film’ I bought in 1983 when my only concern was keeping my bicycle on the road). I tend to use Castol Molybdenum Sulphide grease for most things as it keeps lubing even when/if it goes dry.

The best grease I ever had was Finish Line Teflon for mountan bikes – waterproof and very ‘slippy’ – very clean to use too, not like moly grease!

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