QuailRiver
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since May 2008
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Post by QuailRiver on Oct 21, 2012 1:00:43 GMT -5
I just looked at the tech sheet for the Conoco Industrial Oil 100 and the viscosity looks a little thick. Their Industrial Oil #70 or #90 would probably be better (in that order).
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The Dad_Ohs
fully equipped rock polisher
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Member since September 2012
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Post by The Dad_Ohs on Oct 27, 2012 0:34:09 GMT -5
The TSC near me finally opened and I was able to get 3 gallons, they had about 9 gallons o n the shelf for $48 & change with a 10% off grand opening deal.
Regular price is $17+/Gallon so I will be buying a gallon here & there as I have a little extra cash so I will be ready for my my oil change.... I have noticed, also, that the mineral oil doesn't cool as well as the old oil I have.... some of the rocks, especially agates come off the saw more than a little warm to the touch.
I have sponges from the dollar tree in my slab tray to catch the cut pieces so they don't break when they fall and I have 1 sponge on the end at an angle to wipe the slabs off on, to retain as much oil as I can.
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Post by jakesrocks on Nov 1, 2012 0:46:58 GMT -5
Check Tractor Supply. Just got a flier from them. They have Hydraulic (mineral oil) oil on sale at $33.00 and change for 5 gallons. It may have a slight odor, but it's a whole lot cheaper than other options. If you can't stand the smell, go to your local Walley World and buy a quart of their cheapest baby oil to kill the smell.
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bmw2002
starting to shine!
Member since April 2017
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Post by bmw2002 on Apr 19, 2017 19:59:40 GMT -5
I have a 10" Star Diamond - TS- I just purchased, and I believe I am going to use the TSC Ideal Mineral Oil. (Light). Covington has a supplement additive - Koolant #2 or something like that which you add to your oil (1:9) for the higher MOHs stones to reduce heat. I realize that a 10" does not generate the heat and grind pressure of a bigger slab saw, but cutting tiger eye and chrysoprase takes a toll on my blades. This thread is priceless. Thanks to everyone.
Mike
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zapins
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since March 2016
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Post by zapins on May 10, 2017 20:28:11 GMT -5
Will the tractor supply mineral oil work for a 24" blade?
What weight oil is ideal for 24" blades?
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zapins
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since March 2016
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Post by zapins on Jun 26, 2017 13:13:20 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2017 15:24:41 GMT -5
Yes. But check a local oil distribution house for amber neutral 100. I just paid $45 for a 5 gallon pail. |
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sphereguy
having dreams about rocks
Hello all I've been lurking for months now
Member since March 2017
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Post by sphereguy on Jun 26, 2017 17:46:18 GMT -5
If your in the Pacific Northwest Don Thomas petroleum sells 5 gallons for around 55$ industrial 100 is the name of the product. A55 gallon drum is around 450$. These people have treated me very well over the years
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