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Chapter 4
Caring For Your Machine
The Midas 1220 XL is a delicate, precision tool with ground ways and hand-scraped
bearing surfaces under the table and carriage. Any rust spot or battering of the ways, any
chips or grit between close fitting parts, will affect the accuracy of this fine tool. Follow
these guidelines whenever you use your Smithy machine.
When you finish working, wipe machined surfaces with a clean, oily rag. Never leave the
machine without this thin film of protective oil over all parts that might rust, especially
ground finished parts.
Never lay wrenches, cutting tools, files, or other tools across the ways of your lathe. The
slightest dent or burr could impair its accuracy.
Before inserting collars, centers, adapters, or drawbar attachments in either the spindle
or tailstock spindle, wipe them with a clean, oily rag. Also wipe all internal surfaces
carefully with an oily rag on a ramrod. Chips or dirt on the centers or in the spindle nose
can scratch or mar surfaces and interfere with the assembled part's alignment.
Lubricate the machine before each use (see Section 6.4)
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