Lubricating Delta Shaper Spindle?

Tia

Is this the shaper where you change spindle and cartridge just to change the spindle?

(that was "thanks in advance")

The 1/2" and 3/4" arbors will both fit in the 1/2" cartridge, to use the 1" arbor you need a 1" bore spindle cartridge, which I am currently watching ebay for. I've got the spindle moving freely and soaking in oil, but I want to make sure it's correctly lubricated before using it in the shaper.

Mike

Well there must be some high speed bearing lubricant at an auto shop? I don't worry about mine because I don't use it. Ha! I hope it turns next time I turn it on, it has been a while. I have a later model shaper. I use it to keep my basement floor from floating away.

Check many of the woodworking catalogs for Router Bearing lube, designed to handle 25-30k rpm speeds

John

Just a handle, relevant to another group I participate in.

Thanks. I got some lube in it by various methods, but it seems strange that there is no fitting or obvious way of lubricating the inside of the cartridge.

Some folks drill and install a ZERK fitting so they use a grease gun to inject a quality grease into the bearing areas. Procede at your own risk, you CAN screw things up if you dont' procede with this carefully

John

Delta claims the cartridge can not be serviced, but I talked to a few guys today who say they can be pulled apart and the bearings replaced. That's probably the way I'll have to go eventually.