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Dwain Alverson
09-15-2014, 8:32 PM
I just bought a powermatic 45 lathe that has sat idle for years, every thing seems to work but the variable speed seems a little hard to speed up. I've given it a couple of shots of wd40 and was wondering if there are lube points in there some where hidden.
Harry Robinette
09-15-2014, 10:17 PM
Dwain Not sure about the grease fittings but the spindle must be turning before you change the speed handle because it has a reeves drive.
Steve Peterson
09-16-2014, 4:15 PM
Welcome to the forum Dwain.
I would also suggest a powdered graphite or Teflon based lubricant. WD40 may work for a short time, but will quickly gum up and attract sawdust, making the situation worse in the long run.
Steve
Dwain Alverson
09-16-2014, 6:50 PM
Welcome to the forum Dwain.
I would also suggest a powdered graphite or Teflon based lubricant. WD40 may work for a short time, but will quickly gum up and attract sawdust, making the situation worse in the long run.
Steve
Good point, as near as I can tell there is a cam of sorts that moves a bearing as well as a couple of pivot points. no lube joints obvious so I just guessed that it was intended to get a drop of oil now and then. Surprisingly enough this area was clean, the rest was a home for squirrels. I can tell it is freeing up as every time I turn it on and move the leaver up and down it seems a little lest pressure required. I just wish I could find a manual with a "lube section".
Doug Ladendorf
09-16-2014, 7:25 PM
Vintagemachinery.org will have the manual which might include a lubrication schedule. You may want to do some disassembly and cleaning/lube. How old is it? (Or what color if you are not sure.)
Doug
Dwain Alverson
09-17-2014, 7:55 AM
Vintagemachinery.org will have the manual which might include a lubrication schedule. You may want to do some disassembly and cleaning/lube. How old is it? (Or what color if you are not sure.)
Doug
The s/n has a 67 in front so I assume that is the date, it is painted gray but I'd guess that is a re-do as the brand plate has some on it. I'll look at that link and see if it is more than I have, Thanks!
Doug Ladendorf
09-17-2014, 4:31 PM
According to the decoder ring it looks like you are right about the year: http://wiki.vintagemachinery.org/PowermaticSerialNumbers.ashx
This will be of interest too: http://wiki.vintagemachinery.org/RebuildingAPowermatic45WoodLathe.ashx
as well as some of the posts here: http://owwm.org/search.php?keywords=powermatic+45+lathe
Good luck with it and post some pictures when you have a chance.
Doug
Dwain Alverson
10-04-2014, 7:50 AM
I've noticed one thing missing, the indexing plate is present but the little locking mechanism is missing. any one know the uses of this ?
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