Bryan..I think he is refering to the later VEEM built geared head version, made in West Aust. Mine is different . I think I found how it works ..there are two grub screws each end of the spindle , just next to each bearing ..I think you undo the grub screws and somehow lube it in the holes . the bearings are Timken tapers i believe ... thanks ..wish i had a manual for this lathe.... I think it uses shims to adjust the pre load on the bearings . MIKE