[TheForge] bandsaw lub

[Bruce Freeman]

This is a great idea.  Maybe you could even "automate" it, by somehow
letting the wax "crayon" dangle against the blade for continuous
lubrication.

I would like to point out that the reason for mixing waxes like this is
usually to get properties, such as degree of hardness or stickiness,
that neither "pure" wax alone offers.  Beeswax has nice properties, but
is on the pricey side commercially.  A great wax to use instead is the
stuff available at hardware stores for seating toilet bowls.  (No
kidding.)   It's available as a ring, without hardware, most places, for
a buck or two.  It's fairly soft.  Maybe three parts paraffin to one
part "ring wax" (for lack of a better name) would probably approximate
the mixture Will mentions.  The ring wax can also be used as a quenching
wax, tho it doesn't smell good.

Bruce
NJ

>>> iceanvil at alaska.net 11/3/2004 4:29:10 PM >>>
I've had a jet bandsaw and an Enco vertical bandsaw for many years and
have lost count of the tons of material these two saws have cut. 
Coolant systems are OK but a mess to work with afterwards.  I have used
a "dry" lub for most of the time that I have had these saws.  One part
bees wax and one part paraffin, melt and pour into cardboard toilet
paper centers.  Run stick against blade every few cuts (or when you
remember).  Works great, extends life of blades and low mess.

Will
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