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rusmannx 01-04-2006, 10:08 AM alright, what is everyone using for cutting oil on a drill press? i've read of people using gear oil, engine oil, WD40, but haven't really found anyone talking about oil made for cutting. what do you all use/recommend? CPOM 01-04-2006, 10:12 AM I'm sure you can find a lot on google, like this: http://www.herchem.com/products/oil_lubricants.html I use 90w only because its so thick it stays put. Never used anything else. sceep 01-04-2006, 10:17 AM we use champions cutting oil http://www.protectall.com/cutoils.htm Tippy 01-04-2006, 10:53 AM I just use regular motor oil. I take all the empty quart oil contianers that I get from changing my oil, and drain them together. There always seems to be an ounce or two left in them. Over the course of a year, I get about a pint. fullygruntled 01-04-2006, 11:03 AM Save a bit of whatever's drained from oil pans, diffs, etc. Who cares if it's fresh, it'll have all sorts of metal shavings in in very soon anyway. I imagine there's a marginal benefit to buying purpose-made cutting oil, but for the small amount I use it I haven't seen a negative impact on any drillbits. NetBSD 01-04-2006, 02:01 PM i always use WD40 or PB, it doesnt really matter tho, but the thicker the oil the more it will smoke so im guessing gear oil is out rusmannx 01-05-2006, 07:50 AM looks like regular oil for me then. thanks guys. CPOM 01-05-2006, 11:07 AM i always use WD40 or PB, it doesnt really matter tho, but the thicker the oil the more it will smoke so im guessing gear oil is out I use the smoking to tell me I'm going too fast and slow down. But I suppose I should try a thinner oil ans see what that's like. | |