| Re: Can anyone please recommend a good chain lube?
On Jan 26, 11:53 pm, "Fred" <gene...@zaradise.net.uk> wrote:
> <KGWe...@webtv.net> wrote in messagenews:10774-45BAD7B7-81@storefull-3112.bay.webtv.net...> Right now I'm getting by with a spray lube called "Rem Oil." Seems ok,
> > but it's on the light side. I've tried motor oil, but that seems to fly
> > off and makes a total mess. Any suggestions please?
>
> > gene in Oregon
>You might like to try chain oil - available from chainsaw retailers.
You might try mixing the chain oil with an equal amount of odorless
mineral spirits. This 'thins' the oil, making it easier to penetrate
to the rollers and easier to wipe off the excess on the outside. After
a few hours, the mineral spirits 'evaporate', leaving the chain oil
inside the rollers, where it's needed.
Good stuff, and very inexpensive. Those $5+, 4oz bottles of
"chainlube" are absurd, IMO.
>It certainly doesn't fly off, sorta stretchy stuff, like honey on your knife.
> It's what I use, although I've heard a million different theories about
> what's best. Watch this space - they'll appear shortly.
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