I just purchased my first watchmakers lathe. I wanted to clean and lubricate it before use. I noted that the headstock shaft ran on two bronze or brass split bushings. The split is approximately 3/32" wide and filled with what I thought was dirt. So took a dental pick and removed it only to discover that it appeared not to be dirt but some type of packing material or wicking. There are oil cups at the bottom of the headstock and it appears that oil wicks up the galaries to the packing material. I realized my mistake and cut thin slivers of leather to replace what I removed. However I'm not sure it wasn't a felt material. Any idea what this material might be? I've included a photo to show the bushings.
Also the tail stock is missing the center. Any idea where to get one of these?
Also the tail stock is missing the center. Any idea where to get one of these?
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