[TowerTalk] Ham shop metalworking DE K0FF

[Tom Rauch]

> Using regular oil is a no-no on cutting tools, it just causes the
> bit/blade to slip. I tried WD 40 once, and it's so slik the metal-cutting
> bandsaw just stopped cutting altogether until cleaned. 

WD-40 works great on aluminum. I use it all the time. As a matter 
of fact, hole saws plug up an gaul the metal with WD-40.

It also works great on taps. 

Transmission fluid works great on most other materials. I keep it in 
a pump-type oil can to squirt on the bits and saws.



73, Tom W8JI
w8ji@contesting.com

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