Correct Flexshaft lubrication

[Jeff_Birt]

Well, how warm is your shop? The shaft will NOT be cooler than that, so yes the temperature will vary by that much, but is should never be, say 120 F. If my shop was 95 F, I would suspect that the flexshaft would be 105-110 degrees F or so.

[Woodpecker]

I have the unit down now to replace the chuck. What about taking the shaft housing off of the motor and cleaning the inside of the flex shaft housing before replacing the cable. This is to clean out the old lube. Is this necessary? What effect does this have on leaving the Liquid Wrench in there tthen adding the Moly lube? Will this cause other problems? It doesn't make any sense to mix the lubricants.
Thanks for a quick reply!
Woodpecker

[mtylerfl]

Hello Woodpecker,

You have posted your message in the wrong place.

Please direct your questions about the machine and its components in the CarveWright Machine heading.

[Woodpecker]

I think I got it, Thanks! It is all working fine after several Merlots and a who cares attitude. Thanks! The interesting part about this is the heat.When all else fails just follow the instructions. WOW! Hot Hot, Hot!
I know that is what my wife tells me always, read the instructions! I always listen to her. I have used the regular old Liquid wrench and it seems cool to the touch at this time. I will continue to carve and communicate. When I know what I am doing you will be the second to know. If the fire department or 911 is called then you will be third to know if this thing doesn't burn up. We can only hope??
Woodpecker.