Cleaning a new X2

[tooManyHobbies]

Finally got my HF X2. Had to wait two days to unpack it cuz of a wedding & I had to get a new hand truck to move it!

I know I've found good instructions on how to clean it up, but I can't find the link anywhere.

Does anyone have recommendations for a really detailed, first cleaning?

Thanks.

tom

[JustSomeGuy]

Do you mean this?
Jewelers X2 mini mill mods.

Or did you mean this ?
http://www.mini-lathe.com/Mini_mill/...er_mill_p1.htm

[BrassBuilder]

I took mine apart down to pretty much the last bolt and washed all the pieces in a 5 gallon bucket of hot soapy water. I dried everything and then started putting it all back together. I don't remember the oil I used on the ways, but I think it was 10w. But, one of the reasons that I tore it completely down was to CNC it when going back together. I ended up with a whole bunch of parts left over.

edit: After looking at the link, that is a lot more than what I did to mine. I basically just cleaned it and put it back together. I did use a very fine wet/dry sandpaper to smooth out the gibs before I put them back in.

Mike

[tooManyHobbies]

Originally Posted by JustSomeGuy Do you mean this? Jewelers X2 mini mill mods.

No, but worth reading!

Or did you mean this ? http://www.mini-lathe.com/Mini_mill/...er_mill_p1.htm

YES! That's the one!

Thanks!

tom

[JustSomeGuy]

Originally Posted by tooManyHobbies No, but worth reading! YES! That's the one! Thanks! tom

Thought so...
I was just looking at that page a couple of weeks ago because I just picked up my X2. That red crap sure is ugly and messy but comes off easy enough.