Re: Best to use for cleaning red grease off lathe + oil for cutting fluid & way oil?
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I have read people using mineral spirits and even gas.
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For cutting oil on AL.. I use WD-40 most of the time..
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I would also suggest picking up some PVC pipe of different wall
thickness..? very forgiving when ¡®learning¡¯ on you new machine. =)
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For rust.. I spray with WD-40 again and cover with my old
sheet..
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I have read others using aloe I think it was?
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From: 7x12minilathe@...
[mailto:7x12minilathe@...] On Behalf Of nissan.370z
Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2011 11:54 AM
To: 7x12minilathe@...
Subject: [7x12minilathe] Best to use for cleaning red grease off lathe +
oil for cutting fluid & way oil?
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What is best to use for me to clean all of the
red grease off of my new 7x12 mini-lathe?
Also what affordable cutting oils does everyone use for various metals? I am
starting with some 6061 Aluminum stock probably as my first cuts on the lathe.
I also will want to do some mild steel and stainless steel at some point. I
have some reading to do so I am familiar with the lathe and make sure I am
doing everything properly. I just want to know what to order online or buy
locally for cutting oil and also to clean the lathe.
And what is best for way oil? I want something that will keep the lathe from
rusting if it sits a couple weeks here and there. I see various types in spray
cans and bottle out there, not sure what to get.
Thanks!
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