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Post by tkrueger3 on Jul 11, 2010 15:24:33 GMT -5
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snuffy
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Post by snuffy on Jul 11, 2010 16:23:22 GMT -5
Tom,I've bought the 5 gal hydraulic fluid from them,used it with no problem. I use the hydraulic oil from 0'reillys now, cheaper when on sale and about 10 miles closer. I've checked all around and about 7 bucks a gallon is the cheapest.
snuffy
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Post by tkrueger3 on Jul 11, 2010 16:38:41 GMT -5
Thanks, Snuffy! I'll stop by O'Reilly's on my way up to New Braunfels to check the Tractor Supply store. If O.R's is cheaper, then that's what I'll get.
Tom
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Post by Sabre52 on Jul 11, 2010 17:28:47 GMT -5
I tried Walmart hydraulic fluid. Don't know how the viscosity compares to what you bought, but the stuff I got I tried in my 20" saw and it was too thick. it worked out OK at first but then proceeded to hold too much sediment and started jamming the blade in the cut after only a few cutting sessions. Smaller blades like my 10" saw don't seem as much affected by the thicker oils so it might be OK for that use. The price is right, that's for sure.....Mel
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jul 19, 2010 13:34:27 GMT -5
Hi Snuffy,
Which hydraulic fluid did you get from O'Reilly? I see they have several types at about $35/5 gal.
Thanks! Chuck
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Post by tkrueger3 on Jul 19, 2010 16:59:59 GMT -5
I ended up going to Tractor Supply - they had what I guess is the store brand of hydraulic fluid for tractors - ISO 46 - in 2 gal. jugs. They only had 2 jugs, so that's all they could sell me. Seems to be working good so far, but time will tell.
Tom
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zip
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Post by zip on Jul 19, 2010 19:04:05 GMT -5
Tom, how's the hydraulic fulid smell? I've been using baby oil. Wife hasen't complained about me cutting rock 'cause I smell so good......zip
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Post by tkrueger3 on Jul 19, 2010 22:56:22 GMT -5
Zip - well, the oil smells to high heaven - but I don't mind. I always have kinda liked the smell of garages, and part of that smell is hydraulic fluid. But yeah, this stuff does have a pretty strong stink to it, for sure.
Tom
P.S. where on earth did you obtain baby oil in the quantities needed for a slab saw? And how expensive was it?
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zip
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Post by zip on Jul 20, 2010 12:36:40 GMT -5
Tom - got generic baby oil at Dollar General for $2.25/20oz. 7 bottles makes a little over a gallon. Cost me $16 and change with tax. And, yes, I did get sideways glances from the clerk and another customer when I walked up to the register with 7 bottles. They actually giggled! Baby olil may not be the cheapest cooland for my 10 incher, but it sure is a lot of fun!..zip
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Post by tkrueger3 on Jul 20, 2010 13:46:05 GMT -5
LOL! Wonder what they'd say if I checked out with about 25 bottles of it? ;D My saw takes at least 3 gallons to get up to the blade, then a bit more to be sure.
Tom
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Post by catmandewe on Jul 20, 2010 15:16:41 GMT -5
Tell them it is your anniversary.
Tony
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dkurtz
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Post by dkurtz on Jul 20, 2010 20:49:19 GMT -5
So Zip, Do you really use Baby Oil? I just got my first saw today, a used TS8 Trim Saw. Would baby oil work for that? Or were you just playing around? David
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zip
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Post by zip on Jul 20, 2010 23:56:51 GMT -5
I followed advice from the folks on this forum. There are many who use baby oil with success, especially on smaller saws. This is my first saw, too. It came last Saturday, so I am new at this, just like you! I know nothing about your saw, so maybe someone else can give lyou advice on which coolant would work best.....zip
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jcinpc
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Post by jcinpc on Jul 21, 2010 0:28:11 GMT -5
maybe this is a stupid question, but why is anyone using any kind of oil on a 10 inch saw and under? I have just plain water with a drop of dish soap in my 10 inch for years and it doesnt kill the blade or mess up any rock, smells great, easy to clean up, I just drain it at night when I`m done. On the 16 inch I use water as well with some rust inhibitor in it and its cheap,lol. The guy I bought my blades from has been using water for over 25 years as well. just asking is all
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dkurtz
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Post by dkurtz on Jul 21, 2010 12:02:26 GMT -5
Using oil because the directions stated, "Fill the coolant tank with lapidary cutting oil ". I did you baby oil last night and it does fly everywhere, thank god for the hood. At least my hands and forearms will be nice and soft. Water would be a lot easier, maybe I should try that.
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Post by jcinpc on Jul 21, 2010 12:13:02 GMT -5
directions on shampoo bottles state wash hair rinse and repeat but I bet no one does ;D
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Post by catmandewe on Jul 21, 2010 12:23:27 GMT -5
Most of the larger saws need oil to keep the bearings and slides lubricated, also as a rust inhibitor. Some smaller saws have no bearings to lube or use sealed bearings, so then it is a matter of preference. If you leave water in your saw it will start to rust right away. Will work fine as long as you drain it after every use, but if you are like me, that probably won't happen every time. I have gotten some saws that the owners used water and I usually have to rebuild a whole lot more than if they had used oil.
And yes baby oil will work, it is mineral oil with fragrance added.
Have a great day............Tony
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Post by johnjsgems on Jul 21, 2010 12:33:38 GMT -5
If you have "oil flying all over" you need to read the instructions again. Fill oil to cover bottom cutting rim. You should have a drip from the blade guard.
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