way lube

[hmoore01]

What is the propper way lube for a BP series 1 BOSS5
and who is the best seller (McMaster/GRAINGER ETC.)
Thanks
Harry

[keebler303]

Mobil Vactra #2

Pick the retailer with the best price.

Matt

[cncbpt]

I am using Mobile Vact 2 also and get it from MSC

[hmoore01]

thanks guys
mobil v2 it is
ordered today
one less thing to learn
harry

[ETChipotle]

I was going to pick Vectra 2 because it had lower viscosity than 3 or 4, and I'm going into a rather cold season here.

Do you all have other reasons to use 2 rather than 3 or 4?

[keebler303]

Not sure but I think its because that is what Bridgeport specified?

I don't know enough about tribology to contribute anything further than to repeat the common practice.

Matt

[cncbpt]

It is what was recommended for my TC22 so I stayed with that.
I have read that the formulation has changed since it was used years ago
but I have stayed with it and have not had any problems.
I use it in my TC22 and my Series 2 CNC