Oil reservoir on Rotary table (Ro-tab)?

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Oil reservoir on Rotary table (Ro-tab)?

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When I cleaned up 6" rotary-table, I saw a sticker that said, oil plug. Another sticker says fill with oil be for using. Then what looks like a clear site gauge. I never expected that. Does it really need oil for turning the plate around?
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Prolly wouldn't hurt! :)
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They usually use an oil bath for the worm gear inside rotary tables, at least the larger ones I have seen. So yeah, they will have a fill plug and either a sight or level indicator on the fill plug.
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Thanks Guys I'll add some fine grade oil.
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Don't be amazed if it slowly leaks out.
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Had a design change, wont be needing the rotab, no oil add.

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