Warco WMT300 Lathe re-installation and Lubrication

[fixit9660Participant @fixit9660]

I've just bought a Warco WMT300 lathe second-hand, (No Mill Head). It was local, and all I could afford anyway, but seems in great condition according to an experienced eye.

In order to move it I had to break it down into the main bits; Headstock and Bed, Saddle, Tailstock, motor. I'm in the process of strengthening my shed floor and building a bench for it to live on, but my questions are:

1) Are there any parts that I should empty/clean/adjust before re-assembly?

2) What lubricants are recommended please? I have a copy of the Operators Handbook straight from Warco but it doesn't mention any grades, viscosities, brands of oil or grease, etc.

Any help appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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[Thor 🇳🇴Participant @thor]

Hi Kendall,

I have a different lathe – 290 – and use slideway oil on the ways of my 290 lathe, Warco recommends Mobilgear 627 (or equivalent) for the gearbox and 20W machine oil for the oil ports. I use mineralbased chainsaw oil on the changewheels. I hope this gives you some help. Here's the manual for the Grizzly version og the 300.

Thor

 

Edited By Thor on 17/09/2018 16:57:45

[fixit9660Participant @fixit9660]

Hi Thor,

Thanks for the manual and lube recommendations, much appreciated. I don't have the WMT300 Manual in digital format I'm afraid, (I must scan it in), but I can see the obvious same parentage.

Best regards,

Andrew.

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