Re: Cutting fluid?



Roger Paskell wrote:
I have just purchased a new 7X12 metal cutting bandsaw, and I can't seem to find any good information about what cutting fluid or coolant to use.
Roger

If you're limited to what Ace Hardware sells,
use pipe threading lubricant for steel and
WD-40 for aluminum. I've found that aluminum
will sometimes cut better dry depending on
the length of the cut and alloy.


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