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At our local farm store prices range from $6.95 a gallon to $19.95 a gallon depending on brand
there is a thread on here from 2016 that @MrWhoopee mentioned he was getting "reclaimed" way oil from cnc shops.. and using that for chain bar oil.It's pretty expensive these days . Are there alternatives out there to use ? Vegetable oil ? Motor oil ? A mix of others ?
there is a thread on here from 2016 that @MrWhoopee mentioned he was getting "reclaimed" way oil from cnc shops.. and using that for chain bar oil.
Last time I bought bar oil I paid about $8. It appeared to be recycled and smelled like 90 wt. gear oil. Since then I received multiple gallons of reclaimed CNC way oil. Hopefully it will last as long as I do.
well there ya go..Yes he did mention that. Actually today!
Yes it would.I have more than a few gallons of used motor oil on hand that I may run thru the cheap saws . I'll stick to the bar and chain oils for the Huskys and Stihls . Would some STP in the used oil help with the slinging off the chain ? I would think so .
I would rather mix in some 90wt or 120-130wt used rear end differential oil to make it thicker. STP costs money and wouldn't mix with the oil just by stirring it in like the gear oil would.--- the best part about using the used oils is you aren't hesitent about using lots to keep your blade constantly oiled and less friction for heat. I have always added a quart of Lucas oil when I change oil in my older vehicles so it already is a little thicker.I have more than a few gallons of used motor oil on hand that I may run thru the cheap saws . I'll stick to the bar and chain oils for the Huskys and Stihls . Would some STP in the used oil help with the slinging off the chain ? I would think so .