blackout5783
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Post by blackout5783 on Feb 9, 2013 15:55:30 GMT -5
The walmart stuff is USP (united states pharmacopeia - for medical use) mineral oil, which is higher viscosity than NF (national formulary - for cosmetics) grade mineral oil. I get mine at columbus foods: www.soaperschoice.comIts NF grade and a 5 gallon cube with spigot worked out to be around $12/gal delivered.
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juzwuz
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Post by juzwuz on Feb 13, 2013 15:24:42 GMT -5
The walmart stuff is USP (united states pharmacopeia - for medical use) mineral oil, which is higher viscosity than NF (national formulary - for cosmetics) grade mineral oil. I get mine at columbus foods: www.soaperschoice.comIts NF grade and a 5 gallon cube with spigot worked out to be around $12/gal delivered. Hi! I was looking at the soap website and I saw several choices of mineral oil: Mineral Oil, 350 Viscosity, NF(1.04 per pound) 35 Pound Container $36.40 Qty: Mineral Oil, 70 Viscosity, NF ($1.35 per pound) 35 Pound Container $47.25 Qty: Mineral Oil, 70 Viscosity, NF ($1.78 per pound) 7 Pound Bottle $12.46 Qty: Mineral Oil, 90 Viscosity, NF Carrier Oil (1.70 per Pound) 7 Pound Bottle Could you tell me which one you bought? Thanks! Justin
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Post by deb193redux on Feb 13, 2013 16:10:49 GMT -5
don't buy more than 70 viscosity.
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blackout5783
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Post by blackout5783 on Feb 13, 2013 17:14:14 GMT -5
don't buy more than 70 viscosity. What he said. The 90 visc is closer to the walmart USP stuff. I'd hate to see what the 350 is like!
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Post by deb193redux on Feb 13, 2013 22:17:44 GMT -5
I think I could walk on 350 on a cool day
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Post by catmandewe on Feb 14, 2013 11:41:24 GMT -5
I looked on my receipt and the name on my receipt is Penreco GD-LP
so I looked that up and here is the list of product synonyms, (you might need to check viscosity on some of these but it should get you close)
PENETECK AND DRAKEOL 260-AT PENRECO DRAKEOL 100G PENRECO DRAKEOL 5, 5A, 6, 6LP, 6VR, 7, 7PG, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, GD WHITE MINERAL OIL STERILE LIGHT MINERAL OIL N.F. PENETECK AND DRAKESOL 260-AT PENRECO DRAKEOL PENRECO DRAKEOL 10 PENRECO DRAKEOL 100 PENRECO DRAKEOL 13 PENRECO DRAKEOL 15 PENRECO DRAKEOL 5 PENRECO DRAKEOL 5A PENRECO DRAKEOL 6 PENRECO DRAKEOL 6LP PENRECO DRAKEOL 6VR PENRECO DRAKEOL 7 PENRECO DRAKEOL 7A PENRECO DRAKEOL 7PG PENRECO DRAKEOL 8 PENRECO DRAKEOL 9 PENRECO DRAKEOL GD DRAKETEX 50 PENRECO DRAKEOL 100G, 100 PENRECO DRAKEOL 5, 5A, 6, 6LP, 6VR, 7, 7A, 7PG, 8, 9, 10, 10C, 13, 15, GD-LP, GD-MED., 70HP, 75HP, 90HP, 100HP
Happy oil hunting............Tony
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Post by phil on Feb 14, 2013 13:31:02 GMT -5
Thanks!
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sorg
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Post by sorg on Mar 11, 2013 15:47:11 GMT -5
Tractor Supply also sells Non Detergent Motor oil for very old tractors. This is mineral oil. I use the SAE 30 in my 16" drop saw, it seems to work fine, very little odor.
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Post by Rockoonz on Mar 11, 2013 22:07:06 GMT -5
30 Sae is way too thick. Measured by sae cutting oil should be less than 1 or 2. Look for oils measured in cSt and pick something less than 10. 4-6cSt is best. The numbers for the oils on Tonys list are probably cSt viscosities.
Lee
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cherdarock
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Post by cherdarock on Mar 19, 2013 3:23:43 GMT -5
I have used thin viscocity motor oils for years with no complaints and no problems. Matter of fact, in a pinch recently I used some ATF, and aside fom the odor, got some of the best cuts ever... IF you use motor oils, be sure to use rubber gloves!!!
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Post by Rockoonz on Mar 19, 2013 19:07:55 GMT -5
Motor oil is formulated to cling to whatever it touches, good for your car engine but bad for rock slabs that you will eventually want to dop. The oil costs less but if you value the extra labor spent degreasing at much more than a buck or two an hour it's a loss.
Lee
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Post by Rockoonz on Mar 19, 2013 19:18:47 GMT -5
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cherdarock
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Post by cherdarock on Mar 27, 2013 2:36:16 GMT -5
Yes. As a matter of fact, many of the lapidaries' products or procedures can be a problem. Any type oil mists, or smoke can be dangerous. Those water saws can also present dangers, once the water evaps from the slurry. Micro fine mineral dust is a very harsh product.
I don't do much production dopping in general, but I do have a lot of various solvents. My favorite quickie clean is brake cleaner spray, but lacquer thinner rinses are quick too. For large amounts of oily rock, I use DAWN dishwashing soap and hot water, prior to dopping I wipe down with ISO or "HEET"
Be aware of the dangers of any products you use, and use them WISELY!
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<'))))>< Fish
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Post by <'))))>< Fish on Mar 31, 2013 13:28:08 GMT -5
Look up Dion and Sons. And get Amber Neutral Oil 100 at 11. 30 per gallon. Think its the best oil to use.
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