mirkaba
spending too much on rocks
Member since August 2006
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Saw Oil
Feb 16, 2007 0:41:47 GMT -5
Post by mirkaba on Feb 16, 2007 0:41:47 GMT -5
Howdy.....I was wondering what type of oil some of you use? I have a lortone 10" and use straight oil. In the last year I have used log and shingle oil, canola oil and regular machinest cutting oil. So far the log and shingle oil is the best. Iliked the cutting oil but it stinks and tends to gel up after a while. What is your favorite oil? Bob
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blarneystone
spending too much on rocks
Rocks in my head
Member since March 2010
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Saw Oil
Feb 16, 2007 8:27:57 GMT -5
Post by blarneystone on Feb 16, 2007 8:27:57 GMT -5
I been using Texaco White Oil 22 in my 12"saw but I can't find it anywhere now. I'm going to try Texaco Almag next cuz I found a local source. The White Oil 22 is nice... almost no odor and it leaves very little residue on your hands after wiping with a paper towell. The guy I talked to at the Texaco retailer says he hasn't sold any White Oil 22 in 20 years!  |
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drupe
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2005
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Saw Oil
Feb 16, 2007 10:43:37 GMT -5
Post by drupe on Feb 16, 2007 10:43:37 GMT -5
I use mineral oil I get at Wally world in my 8" saw. No Complaints so far. Been using it for about 8 months.
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blarneystone
spending too much on rocks
Rocks in my head
Member since March 2010
Posts: 307
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Saw Oil
Feb 16, 2007 10:52:44 GMT -5
Post by blarneystone on Feb 16, 2007 10:52:44 GMT -5
I may have to try that Drupe... thanks.
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mirkaba
spending too much on rocks
Member since August 2006
Posts: 321
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Saw Oil
Feb 16, 2007 13:18:57 GMT -5
Post by mirkaba on Feb 16, 2007 13:18:57 GMT -5
Thanks guys....I live out here in the sticks kinda far from retail outlets. Drupe I tried to find mineral oil at Wally World yesterday in Helena. Checked everywhere but the pharmacy. Which department is it in? How is it price wise? I am going to the amoco dealer later today and see what they have. A couple of days ago I was cutting jasper and hit a hematite layer in the rock it turned the cutting oil blood red and it cactually congealed!!! Thanks again Bob
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Post by Condor on Mar 1, 2007 7:12:23 GMT -5
I use Lubri-Cool that I buy from Kingsley North. Works great.
Condor
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Saw Oil
Mar 2, 2007 11:47:05 GMT -5
Post by Jack ( Yorkshire) on Mar 2, 2007 11:47:05 GMT -5
Hi Blarny stone .
I use engine Flushing oil I used to use parafine but I didnt like having a "shower every time I did some cutting , The Viscosity of the flushing oil is a lot better,
Jack
Yorkshire UK
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Post by rocklicker on Mar 3, 2007 0:51:04 GMT -5
Mirkaba, it's in the pharmacy section. It's used as a laxitive. BTW, if you want to play around with viscosity and prefer something a little thinner (I do), then you can mix Wallyworld mineral oil with Wallyword baby oil. Baby oil is basically mineral oil with scent and nothing else. The baby oil turns out to be less expensive also. I mix the two. Adding baby oil also gives the saw a pleasant smell.
Steve
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mirkaba
spending too much on rocks
Member since August 2006
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Saw Oil
Mar 3, 2007 13:05:07 GMT -5
Post by mirkaba on Mar 3, 2007 13:05:07 GMT -5
Thanks Steve! I am heading into town Thurs. to the local mineral club meeting . I will check it out. I do want to run a thinner mixture thinking perhaps it will not load up so much.......Bob
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