wyobrian
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Sept 14, 2010 19:32:23 GMT -5
Post by wyobrian on Sept 14, 2010 19:32:23 GMT -5
Has anyone tried shingle oil in there saw? it has a flash point just over 300. its only $30 for 5 gals Brian
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Sept 14, 2010 21:17:37 GMT -5
Post by tkrueger3 on Sept 14, 2010 21:17:37 GMT -5
Woe, that's a good price! Of course, some of us have never heard of "shingle oil" - care to explain? And where would one look for it?
Right now I'm using some 32-wt hydraulic fluid from Northern Tools - $20 for 2.5 gallons. Seems to work ok, but finding something else that works as well and costs less would be spiffy!
Tom
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snuffy
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Sept 14, 2010 22:04:42 GMT -5
Post by snuffy on Sept 14, 2010 22:04:42 GMT -5
Tom,I had to laugh on what is shingle oil. I googled it earlier to find out myself. Carquest has the 32 for 31.99, 5 gals. Heck, shingle oil wont work on asbestos shingles or tile or metal roofs around here. ;D
snuffy
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Sept 14, 2010 22:25:39 GMT -5
Post by jakesrocks on Sept 14, 2010 22:25:39 GMT -5
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Sept 15, 2010 14:26:12 GMT -5
Post by catmandewe on Sept 15, 2010 14:26:12 GMT -5
I have sprayed shingle oil on roofs and I don't think I could stand the smell, it is thicker than mineral oil, but I think it should work. Might sludge up faster. I just bought a new drum yesterday of ChevronTexaco Superla 9 White Oil for $375 for 55 gallons, because they were out of Tech Grade mineral oil.
Have a great day.............Tony
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yogibear
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Sept 24, 2010 11:58:28 GMT -5
Post by yogibear on Sept 24, 2010 11:58:28 GMT -5
I have used Chevron Shingle Oil in my 16" HP saw since I got about 4 years ago. Works very well. Smell is not that bad. yogibear
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Sept 24, 2010 12:39:36 GMT -5
Post by jakesrocks on Sept 24, 2010 12:39:36 GMT -5
Tractor Supply has hydraulic oil on sale this week for around $35.00 for 5 gal.
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wyobrian
fully equipped rock polisher
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Sept 24, 2010 14:33:23 GMT -5
Post by wyobrian on Sept 24, 2010 14:33:23 GMT -5
thanks everyone for your input I'm going to try it in my 20in. saw I'll let you know how it works out Brian
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Sept 24, 2010 17:52:51 GMT -5
Post by tkrueger3 on Sept 24, 2010 17:52:51 GMT -5
Well, I googled Car Quest, found the nearest one, and went there. Except Google Maps was one block wrong, and I ended up at an Advance Auto Parts store. They also had the 32, and in 5-gal. cans, but they wanted something like $39.95 for it. So I told them thanks, but I'll go across the street to the Car Quest and buy it for $31.95. So they conferenced real quick, and sold it to me for $31.95.
I'm running it in my 10" now, and it seems to work just fine.
Thanks for the tip!
Tom
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MikeS
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Oct 5, 2010 21:33:09 GMT -5
Post by MikeS on Oct 5, 2010 21:33:09 GMT -5
hmmm......personally, I'd be a little leary of it as it is petroleum based...the 300 degree flash point is probably in an undisturbed form....but in an atomized/mist form (like we get when we run our saws) I'd be a bit worried about a fire....
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redrummd
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Oct 5, 2010 21:58:07 GMT -5
Post by redrummd on Oct 5, 2010 21:58:07 GMT -5
Get an MSDS sheet. There are different oils used by different suppliers. If it is mineral oil you are good to go. I use the mineral oil version in my saw, odorless, colorless and safe......
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drjo
fully equipped rock polisher
Honduran Opal & DIY Nut
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Oct 6, 2010 6:42:33 GMT -5
Post by drjo on Oct 6, 2010 6:42:33 GMT -5
Anybody ever google mineral oil stats? Flash point 275F Inhalation: Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath. Inhalation of mist or vapor may produce aspiration pneumonia. Ingestion: Material is a cathartic and can cause serious diarrhea. Nausea and vomiting may also occur and possibly abdominal cramping. Aspiration of mineral oil into the lungs can cause chemical pneumonia. Chronic Exposure: Prolonged or repeated skin exposure may cause dermatitis. Highly refined mineral oils are not classified as human carcinogens. However, related forms (untreated and mildly-treated oils) are listed as human carcinogens. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may form when heated to decomposition. Label Hazard Warning: WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. Label Precautions: Avoid breathing mist. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Exposure to mineral oil mists can result in localized irritation of the mucous membranes, and if exposures are excessive, headaches, dizziness, and drowsiness may result I really hate to look up things I've already used Dr Joe .
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Oct 6, 2010 8:58:52 GMT -5
Post by johnjsgems on Oct 6, 2010 8:58:52 GMT -5
I suppose enough exposure to anything would be harmful in some way. If you let saw completely stop before opening hood there shouldn't be much mist. In a large open space with ventilation (like a garage) and if you are able to resist drinking it I think you will be OK. If your skin is sensitive you can wear gloves.
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Oct 6, 2010 12:45:04 GMT -5
Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Oct 6, 2010 12:45:04 GMT -5
What do you use now Dr. Joe? Just water?
I suppose I should slow down and let my saw stop before opening the hood, but sometimes I'm just so eager to see what the rock looks like...I also like to look in to see if a rock has stalled. Maybe I should put in a window.
Chuck
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Oct 6, 2010 13:07:49 GMT -5
Post by jakesrocks on Oct 6, 2010 13:07:49 GMT -5
I've read somewhere that the highly refined mineral oil that is sold as lapidary oil, is actually an excellent skin conditioner. I know that after 2 or 3 days of slabbing and picking up the fresh cut slabs, I end up with soft sissy hands. Don
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drjo
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Honduran Opal & DIY Nut
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Oct 6, 2010 18:15:19 GMT -5
Post by drjo on Oct 6, 2010 18:15:19 GMT -5
HardRockCafe...I use Rio Saw Lube.............(and now I wait ). jakesrocks... "soft sissy hands" Dr Joe .
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Oct 6, 2010 18:49:55 GMT -5
Post by jakesrocks on Oct 6, 2010 18:49:55 GMT -5
Hey Dr Joe, I ain't had any complaints from my wife. Before I retired, I was a sheet metal mechanic, and my hands were always like coarse sand paper. LOL
Don
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Oct 6, 2010 18:59:13 GMT -5
Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Oct 6, 2010 18:59:13 GMT -5
Wow, Doc, that stuff is expensive. On the other hand, one opal sale will probably cover the cost of a gallon. I would guess you're not running very big saws, either, unless Honduran opal comes in boulders. Chuck
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drjo
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Oct 6, 2010 19:44:53 GMT -5
Post by drjo on Oct 6, 2010 19:44:53 GMT -5
6" x 0.006 & 6" x 0.012 and my monster 10" x 0.032 & 0.050
I've cut Opals out of Andesite rocks bigger than a basketball with a 10" hand held diy saw (wasn't a choice, but that was with water).
Dr Joe
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