The mini-lathe arrives covered in oil and the chuck is no exception. Wrap it in a paper towel, spin it up, let it sling out (nearly all) of the excess oil:
Unwrap, enjoy…
Mini-Lathe: De-oiling the Chuck
The Smell of Molten Projects in the Morning
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The Smell of Molten Projects in the Morning 