RichMagnone
11-05-2006, 10:41 PM
I have never really understood how to maintain my machines via periodic oiling and maintenance. I know that there is a need to keep certain parts lubricated, but my complete lack of understanding of the different properties of all the various oils and lubricants keeps me from doing anything at all.
For example, there is a "gel-like" lubricant on the bladeguard assembly of my Rikon bandsaw. It looks kinda like white crisco oil. It is actually getting a bit mucked up with sawdust, but, since I don't know what it is or more correctly, what to replace it with, I just leave it. In similar fashion, my DeWalt scroll saw has some form of lubricant on the metal portion of the top arm. Again, no clue.
Can someone give comment on the basics of maintenance lubrication and the different types of oils that can / should be used?
For example, there is a "gel-like" lubricant on the bladeguard assembly of my Rikon bandsaw. It looks kinda like white crisco oil. It is actually getting a bit mucked up with sawdust, but, since I don't know what it is or more correctly, what to replace it with, I just leave it. In similar fashion, my DeWalt scroll saw has some form of lubricant on the metal portion of the top arm. Again, no clue.
Can someone give comment on the basics of maintenance lubrication and the different types of oils that can / should be used?