[TheForge] Shop tools & layount (was -- 2004 Resolution, Intro & Advice Needed)

[Andy Vida]

Phil Rosche wrote:
> 
> Andy:
> 
> I buy my machine oil and way oil from Enco.  It's
> something like $9.49 a gallon (buy 5 gallons and it's
> cheaper).  Even using it to preserve tools, a gallon
> will last you a year or two.

	That's a pretty good deal.  I've always used Mobil
	Vactra on my machinery.  Expensive, but not as expensive
	as replacing a $35K lathe.  Hardinge, for example, pretty
	much requires you use this oil.  I was thinking in those
	terms.