Oiling Lathe Ways

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21 June 2026 at 23:40 #852973
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How often do you oil your lathe ways?
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22 June 2026 at 00:54 #852978
Mark Rand
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Once a day. More often if I’m turning cast iron and wiping the swarf/dust/oil off with a rag.
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