machine lube

[brucegodlesky]

I have this old Brown and Sharp surface grinder that showed up one day begging to be fed. What kinda oil should I be using in all those lil screw type fittings? Will plain ol 30# work? Mineral oil?
Enquiring minds and all..... Thanks bruce/birdog

[HWooldridge]

In the absence of other info from the mfg., I would use "way oil". It's available under that name from several makers - I have 5 gallons at home in a plastic bucket. It's 'syrupy' so tends not to fling off - also tends to gather swarf and junk.

[brucegodlesky]

Thanks Hollis. Sure takes a bit more effort crankin' this thing in a cold shop:-)