WTB Southbend Heavy 10

[Sniperhandle]

My manual called for i$o 68 Hyd oil in the head stock and gearbox. iso 32 in the apron. What is The Right Stuff?

That is the right stuff. What I use is Mobil DTE in 68 and 32 which is 20 wt for headstock and 10 wt for apron. And it's a circulating oil (Turbine Oil) Not Hydraulic oil, Turbine oils have EP additive packages. There is a lot of pressure on the bearings when you are taking a hefty cut.

 

[ELR LVR]

Just saw this, theres a lot of good deals on Ebay
An Older Sheldon for $1500 if someone is in Virginia

Sheldon SEWQM 11" Lathe | eBay

SEWQM 56" Length. Used Sheldon lathe in good shape for age. I'm 90% sure it is a 5" chuck and I have installed a forward/reverse barrel switch also for ease of use vs. the old push button that was on it.

www.ebay.com

 

[kendog]

That is the right stuff. What I use is Mobil DTE in 68 and 32 which is 20 wt for headstock and 10 wt for apron. And it's a circulating oil (Turbine Oil) Not Hydraulic oil, Turbine oils have EP additive packages. There is a lot of pressure on the bearings when you are taking a hefty cut.

I heard the key is to NOT have detergents in the oil, as the crud will not stay suspended and get run through the wrong places like bearings and such. It will sink to the bottom of the sump.
If you really want some rabid "Oil Wars" head over to KTMTALK forum and tell them it is Yamalube ONLY for you, then get some popcorn...

 

[Sniperhandle]

I heard the key is to NOT have detergents in the oil, as the crud will not stay suspended and get run through the wrong places like bearings and such. It will sink to the bottom of the sump.
If you really want some rabid "Oil Wars" head over to KTMTALK forum and tell them it is Yamalube ONLY for you, then get some popcorn...

Not lookin for an "OIL WAR" I just don't understand people trying to save a few bucks by putting Tractor supply hydraulic oil in their expensive machine that calls for Circulating oil. Makes no sense to me.

 

[kendog]

Not lookin for an "OIL WAR" I just don't understand people trying to save a few bucks by putting Tractor supply hydraulic oil in their expensive machine that calls for Circulating oil. Makes no sense to me.

Oil wars are for entertainment purposes ONLY!! You would not believe the shit motorcycle riders go through!
I used to run Delo in my KTM 300 gearbox. 1/10th the price of the boutique oils that others couldn't do without. Silkolene at Chanel No 5 pricing.