Re: Which lube do you use
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Jim;
I also use one of the accordian type bottles,for sulpher based,and kerosene.
I got mine , left over from printer ink refill kit.
What I really like about them,is you can put the needle in a cut while parting,and keep the oil where it is needed,and after a little squeeze,it will gravity feed the oil.
I used to use a chip brush to apply oil,but on deep cuts,I had to apply a lot to try and get it in a cut, and wasted a lot.
I also like them ,for tapping small holes,you can put that tiny drop needed on a #2 tap.
The only thing I do not like about them,is I have to put the oil in a pump oiler to fill the squeeze bottle, or spend 10 min. trying to hold the funnel,while the oil drips in.
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--- On Tue, 2/5/13, Jim Dunmyer wrote:
From: Jim Dunmyer
Subject: Re: [7x12minilathe] Re: Which lube do you use
To: 7x12minilathe@...
Date: Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 1:39 PM
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John,
Because of using the T.M. in the little 1 oz. squeeze bottles, a large bottle lasts me ¡°forever¡±. I have a pint bottle that I bought a year or 2 ago, and it¡¯s still got some left. One of those squeeze bottles is on/near the mini-lathe, the big lathe, and the mill. Mine came from here:
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Hi all,
Like Jim D, I use Tap Magic mostly Diluted 1:5 with Kerosene (it is mentioned on the can that it can be diluted for recirculation systems.) on my mini mill and sometimes for finishing cuts on the lathe. Only time I use it neat is for tapping. Works for me and cuts costs a tad.
John B
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