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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on May 25, 2012 10:24:17 GMT -5
I just ordered 4 gallons of mineral oil for $43.95 total including shipping. It's coming from Santa Cruz Biotechnology in CA. The only place for me to get it here without driving for 2 hours is 45 min away & is $18 plus. I think that's a pretty good deal! Here's the link in anyone wants to check it out. www.scbt.com/datasheet-359654.htmlUnfortunately they only had 1 gal in stock, which they are going to go ahead & ship, then ship the balance when the rest comes in, no extra shipping charge. |
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Post by Rockoonz on May 25, 2012 10:54:53 GMT -5
I'm curious on how it compares to Pella. The food grade oil I got from Johnson Brothers is noticably thicker than Pella and I am thinking it might not filter out in brown bags the way pella does.
Lee
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Jun 2, 2012 13:16:57 GMT -5
Got the first gal of mineral oil, looks like water in the jug. It is the light mineral oil, aka horse laxitive, which is what I am using now. Haven't had the pleasure of changing the oil yet so I don't know how it's going to filter through a brown bag! Thought it was a darn good price though considering the closest feed store wanted 19 bucks for a gal.
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Post by johnjsgems on Jun 2, 2012 14:03:44 GMT -5
What about shipping? That usually adds a lot to oil prices. That is a good price for food grade oil.
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Post by kap on Jun 2, 2012 14:30:28 GMT -5
Donnie that's what I use it filters good. I pay $12 a gal at Southern States and $12-14 a gallon at tractor supply.
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Jun 2, 2012 16:01:18 GMT -5
It was $9.00 a gal with $7.99 shipping. If you spent $50.00 shipping was free!!!!!!!!
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ulstergeki
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Post by ulstergeki on Jun 2, 2012 16:16:57 GMT -5
I usually go to walmart and get like 8 pints for about 10 from the pharmacy, works pretty well so far :-)
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Post by johnjsgems on Jun 2, 2012 16:19:37 GMT -5
I would have bought 6 gallons. Better to buy oil than shipping.
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RockIt2Me
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Post by RockIt2Me on Jun 2, 2012 16:26:49 GMT -5
Excellent price, Donnie.
I pay $12 gal at Atwoods and Tractor Supply (because they will price match) plus tax.
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Post by Rockoonz on Jun 2, 2012 23:20:41 GMT -5
Dang, I shoulda ordered a few. Now they're $14 each.
Lee
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Post by jakesrocks on Jun 2, 2012 23:27:52 GMT -5
I've seen the mineral oil type hydraulic fluid at Tractor Supply for $23.00 for a 5 gallon bucket. Gotta watch their sales.
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Post by johnjsgems on Jun 3, 2012 20:44:13 GMT -5
Hydraulic may have a little (or a lot) odor but should work OK if viscosity is low enough. The food grade mineral oil would be more user friendly. My dad closed his rock shop and retired to the desert way back when. He used Pella oil (now I know what it is) in his tractor. Had to be left over store stock.
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Post by Rockoonz on Jun 4, 2012 0:17:51 GMT -5
Hydraulic oil will work but it has additives designed to keep dirt, or rock snot in suspension so it can be pumped through the filter on hydraulic equipment, so it gets picked up and carried between rock and blade with the oil, wearing the blade much faster. As they say, pay me now or pay me later. With pella the rock goes to the bottom so it's relatively easy to clean out the saw and reclaim some of the oil.
Viscosity: to get the longest blade life you need a viscosity of ISO 15 or less, pella is ISO 6.1, the food grade oils closer to ISO 12 or so. Not to be confused with automotive viscosity SAE, 5wt SAE is about ISO 35.
Lee
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Jun 4, 2012 18:54:21 GMT -5
Dang, guess I should have ordered more myself!
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Post by 1dave on Nov 6, 2013 8:23:24 GMT -5
Easy solution, stop cutting. - . . . Sounds like being in Hell! Water will rust your equipment. For years I used USED transmission oil -free from Tunex etc. Problem = keeps particles in suspension, wears the blade, is a mess, and has to be thrown away. Transformer oil may contain PCB Anti-Freeze will kill your pets, and probably you. Mineral oil seems the best answer, but it HAS TO BE LIGHT! I just found, have not tried: www.bulkapothecary.com/raw-ingredients/bulk-natural-oils/mineral-oil/?gclid=CJqzyPGf0LoCFWnZQgodfBUAVg"Bulk Mineral Oil SKU:bna-38 Brand:Bulk Apothecary Shipping:Calculated at checkout Choose Your Options * Size: 1 lb - $2.97 7.5 lb - $13.97 30 lb - $53.97 How does pounds compare to gallons? Is this in solid form? I was just perusing: mcrocks.websitetoolbox.com/post/rock-saw-oil-1960812A brief Quote: "Donna N Posted 06/16/07 #12 Ive used several different oils over the years.....and I run my saws only outside in a shed now due to rebellion of the lungs inside. Have used Pella, then Almag, then tried the anti-freeze that is used in motorhomes which left me with more problems in lungs, then back to Almag and now Iam using a mineral oil that they use for irrigation systems called Citation 90 which runs about $8. a gal. No discoloring, nice cutting, about the best I know of until I hear otherwise. Any comments of this product folks? They say we can cook in it.... safe to eat.......but curious what others have to say. Our supplier here sells it in 5 gal containers at $40. Anyone for french fried stone slab? " And: avatarcorp.com/product_product.php?pid=34"Citation™ 90, NF White Mineral Oil More info? Trade Name: Citation™ 90, NF White Mineral Oil Synonyms: Liquid Paraffin, Liquid Petrolatum Description: Citation™ 90 White Mineral Oil, NF is an odorless, tasteless, colorless white mineral oil based upon paraffinic basestocks. The high purity of Citation™ 90 White Mineral Oil recommend it as a divider oil and pan oil for bakery doughs; food grade protective coatings, machinery lubrication/cleaning, tobacco processing, dust suppression in grain storage; personal care ointments, lotions, oils, creams, hair preparations, make-up; veterinary ointments, creams; textile manufacturing and other specialty industries. Primary Functions: Divider Oil, Release Agent, Lubricant, Emollient, Conditioning Agent, Solvent Industries: Food, Pharmaceutical, Personal Care, Pet Care CAS #: 8042-47-5 Regulatory Status: Meets 21CFR 172.878, 178.3620, 573.680 H-1/3H Status: Meets H-1, 3H criteria Typical Packaging: 55-gallon drum, bulk tankwagon Information Request: Go to Information Request Form © 2004 AVATAR CORPORATION, 500 Central Avenue University Park, IL 60466. All rights reserved Questions or comments regarding this page? Send email: to webmaster@avatarcorp.com Phone: 800.255.3181 Dave |
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Nov 6, 2013 9:20:44 GMT -5
Well, I will say that although the price went up on the gal of mineral oil from 9 to 14, the shipping is still free when you buy 4. That makes it still a very good deal, especially for me down here in the Florida Keys.
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Post by 1dave on Nov 6, 2013 9:26:08 GMT -5
Just looking at the site again, It appears 1 lb = 1 gallon (or quart?), 7.5 lb = 5 gallons, 30 lbs = ??  |
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drycreek
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Post by drycreek on Nov 6, 2013 9:46:04 GMT -5
With water, 1 gallon is 8 pounds. Oil is lighter, so the 7.5 pounds is one gallon. 1 lb. is a pint (remember the old expression "a pint's a pound the world around"?). The 30 lb would be 4 gallon.
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rxscram
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Post by rxscram on Nov 6, 2013 11:41:31 GMT -5
I've been using Covington's "Rockhound Oil" on my saw. Pretty much just a light mineral oil, I think. It's pricey, but I love that it has almost no odor at all. (When I was slabbing at my club, I hated the lingering odor that the oil they used caused. Two days after I was cutting I'd still catch wiffs of the oil.)
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Post by johnjsgems on Nov 6, 2013 13:12:00 GMT -5
I still have stinky old Pella oil. It is maybe the best performance oil ever. Sludge settles out easily. Stinks to high heaven. 2-3 days in kitty litter, overnight in heavy duty degreaser. Wash with soap/water. Slabs in pans of water will have an oil film floating on the water. My hands will smell for days no matter how many times I clean them. Wonderful stuff.
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