Rock Oil for Slab Saw

[prairiedog41]

I have heard of animal oil as well and have considered trying it  but does anyone know the vescosity, is it light or rate the same as baby mineral oil.

Animal oil appears to be lighter than baby mineral oil.  In fact it is labelled as "light mineral oil".  I have an oil pump in my saw and during the winter months it will not pump the baby oil but the light animal mineral oil works just fine.

-=Will=-

[Rockoteer]

I have heard of animal oil as well and have considered trying it  but does anyone know the vescosity, is it light or rate the same as baby mineral oil.

Animal oil appears to be lighter than baby mineral oil.  In fact it is labelled as "light mineral oil".  I have an oil pump in my saw and during the winter months it will not pump the baby oil but the light animal mineral oil works just fine.

-=Will=-

Whats the reference to 'animal'?  Is it okay to use on/in animals or made from animals?  Just very curious.

tks

TOG

[prairiedog41]

What I use is called light mineral oil.  It is sold at farm supply stores and is usually sold as a laxative for horses and other larger animals. I believe it is just one step under a "food grade" mineral oil, being handled and packaged in a less sanitary manner.

Hope this helps Gary.


    -=Will=-

[ElectricMonk]

What I use is called light mineral oil.  It is sold at farm supply stores and is usually sold as a laxative for horses and other larger animals. I believe it is just one step under a "food grade" mineral oil, being handled and packaged in a less sanitary manner.

Hope this helps Gary.


    -=Will=-

We just started slabbing yesterday and are using the same stuff. Works a treat, the cuts are smooth, it holds up well and the blade doesn't seem remotely warm when I lift the hood. Paying about 14/gal for it now at a local farm and ranch supply.

[Rockoteer]

Thanks Will, I might have to try it.  I think the hydraulic oil I am using, although odorless, might not be doing my skin any good.

TOG