Help with my Axminster Mini Lathe problem

[FarmboyParticipant @farmboy]

There is sometimes a temptation to overthink these things.

Now that it's freed up, surely a quick squirt in the right places with an oil can, maybe once every week or so, is all it wants. Capillary action usually takes the oil to where it's needed. I probably wouldn't even bother to replace the parts, assuming it runs ok, but then I can always think of something I'd rather spend the money on

[VicParticipant @vic]

Posted by Mick Cheeseman 1 on 02/04/2018 21:32:50:

The new shaft is £4 and the bush is £2 so not really worth making but may think about making the bush from bronze.

The lathe is a BV20 from Axminster. No longer sold as superceeded.

Mick

Where are the parts available from Mick?

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

Posted by Mick Cheeseman 1 on 02/04/2018 21:32:50:

The hole for the screw does not go through to the oiler.

Ah. is it worth extending it?

[not done it yetParticipant @notdoneityet]

Posted by Neil Wyatt on 03/04/2018 09:31:35:

Posted by Mick Cheeseman 1 on 02/04/2018 21:32:50:

The hole for the screw does not go through to the oiler.

Ah. is it worth extending it?

And possibly inserting a wick to aid lube retention and distribution?

There are lots of cheap fixes/improvements that can be made to these machines, which were likely built down to a price!

[Mick Cheeseman 1Participant @mickcheeseman1]

Parts are available from ArcEuroTrade. The shaft is showing, out of stock. All seems to be working well now so I think regular squirting of oil is what is required.

Mick

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

Posted by Mick Cheeseman 1 on 03/04/2018 17:19:28:

Parts are available from ArcEuroTrade. The shaft is showing, out of stock. All seems to be working well now so I think regular squirting of oil is what is required.

Mick

I doubt this is the exact part, Arc have never sold the BV20 to my knowledge. It is possible that the SC2/3/4 parts won't fit.

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