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  1. 27-03-2012 #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tom_W View Post
    can I ask how far up the glass you filled each with oil.
    Somewhere visible on the glass. Personally, I aim for just above the middle, but it's not an exact science, and lathes are hardly pushing the boundaries of the oil, so provided it's not majorly under or over you shouldn't have any problems.
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