[Rockhounds] H P 10 " Saw - BABY OIL

[Charles Baran]

On the subject of oil in a 10 inch saw:  Exactly how much oil should be 
in the case?  Just to cover the bottom of the blade?  a half inch up the 
blade?  Something else?  Thanks very much!

Chuck Baran

Carol Carter-Wientjes wrote:

> When I change the (mineral) oil in my 10" Raytech, I pour the used oil 
> into a large plastic container and cap the lid. After several days the 
> sediment in the oil will settle to the bottom of the container. Once 
> that happens, you can pour off the recycled oil back into your saw. 
> May also need to add a little fresh oil to bring it up to the right 
> level. This method has worked great for me!
>
> Hope that'll help, CaroL
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: <rocknlight at aol.com>
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> Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 3:26 AM
> Subject: Re: [Rockhounds] H P 10 " Saw - BABY OIL
>
>
>> Now all you need is some non smelling or nice smelling oil -
>>
>> Go to wallmart and pick up a gallon of baby oil - Which is simply 
>> food grade mineral oil..
>>
>> When and if the oil starts to get dirty and or?thicker / sludgy, just 
>> dump it out and pour some fresh baby oil in the tank -
>>
>> Happy Cutting
>>
>>
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