Tom,

Be aware not to lubricate too much. Our experience is that you can easily let it run for hundreds of hours without lubricating, but over lubricating, then they fail often. I haven't noticed any rocking from mine, but take a close look at the traction rings, they can cause this.

Regarding the beer, I have to get back on you for that. Ottawa is quite a distance from here. But I guess that I have been closer to your home, than you have been to mine. 13 years ago I passed Carleton Place on my way to Smiths falls......


Klaus