Lubrication schdule

[andylevine]

I know, I know..... manual says every 6 months.....  I put it in my phone, then snooze it when the reminder pops, then totally forget to do it.....

So my M100B has been working flawlessly since I brought it back to life last January.  Probably the project I am most proud of ever.....looks great, sounds great, really fun to do.....

So speak truth to me..... how long can I REALLY go without re-lubing the box (I promise I will do it this weekend...PROMISE, no take backs  !!!). It gets played an hour or so, 3-4 times a week so not over abused, but I realize its almost 70 years old.  I did TOTALLY tear it apart and cleaned every bit before reassembly and re-lubing.

Just curious.... (and yes I WILL do it this weekend..... maybe swap records too!)

Andy

[Ron Rich]

Hi Andy,
Depends on many factors. IF, you did clean and remove all old grease, including all that "Lubriplate" "stuff", then re-greased and re-oiled it PROPERLY (Graphite based grease--20 wt. ND oil), as per the chart, it should have been re-oiled (no grease) at about 6 months. After that, once a year for a few years--watching how much oil is left where--do not over oil it-- The "B" I have in commercial service, operates 4-5 hours per day, 7 days a week, has, for at least 15 years now. I drop oil on it about once a year-- Ron Rich