Best Cutting Fluid??

[Mike8623]

What is the best, inexpensive bulk cutting fluid you can buy. Don't care if you have to mix it or not, just want a good reasonable priced fluid that can be had in 1-5 gallon quantity.

 

[TOOLMASTER]

for what material?

 

[Ulma Doctor]

the box stores carry -Rigid brand Dark Cutting Fluid it's smelly but works very well and is relatively inexpensive. it's great for machining iron bearing materials
Rapid Tap & WD40 will work for aluminum

 

[Mike8623]

for what material?

steel

 

[Wreck™Wreck]

Do you want a cutting fluid or a flood coolant?

 

[TOOLMASTER]

pipe cutting oil is made for deep cutting steel...works good for most everything steel.

 

[Mike8623]

I want a cutting fluid, and pipe cutting oil is fine with me, so is there an inexspensive option??

 

[gi_984]

Started out using pipe threading oil from the plumbing department. Been using the Mobil cutting oil from Enco and seems to be working fine. I still use kerosene for aluminum and keep a jar of old bacon grease that works well on some materials.

 

[Andre]

Kerosene for everything except tapping where I use used motor oil. Motor oil can be a health risk, so I only use it where it won't smoke/vaporize and I don't let it sit on my hands for long periods.

 

[royesses]

I picked up a pint of Oatey dark cutting/threading oil at Lowe's last week. I've used it for turning, threading and milling so far and I really like it. It's cheaper than Tap Magic Pro tapping fluid and works great for everything.
Roy