What can freebie be used for?

[Bogstandard]

I have just bought a set of allen key wrenches to replace the RS ones that have been in continual use for nearly 30 years, and are getting a little tired.

It only cost about 7 squid including postage, but came in two packages. The second package contained a 'with compliments' bottle of chain saw oil.

Because I don't own a chainsaw, because the only things that could be cut down in my garden are concrete fencing posts, or the posts for my covered walkway, I was wondering what else this oil could be used for.



Now I know a lot of the US lads use chainsaws, maybe you could give me some idea for what else it can be used for, and please, I already know about chains, but I don't have anything in my home with chains in.

Is it very 'sticky' like gear grease? Could it be used for lubing gears?


Bogs

[Rubes]

I have heard of a lot of guys using it as way lube. Apparently has some stiction so don't run off.

[wheeltapper]

It's supposed to be very sticky so it doesn't fly off the chain, I was thinking of using it to lube my change gears.

Roy

[Divided he ad]

With this cold weather John you may need it for a "saw" throat      


I know sore.... But it helped the gag!

I'm no help at all... I'll get me coat.




Ralph.

[sbwhart]

Sticky oil

I wonder if it would be any good on the Elbow engine.

Stew

[Brass_Machine]

I have heard of a lot of guys using it as way lube. Apparently has some stiction so don't run off.

I have heard the same thing. Apparently it is good for lubing gears, supposed to work a lot like that white spray on lithium grease... very sticky.

Check it out John, I am sure you could come up with 100 uses for that stuff. 

Eric

[PTsideshow]

The oil does tend to stiffen up in the colder weather, have to bring it in to warm up. Check to see if it's a vegetable based or petro based oil as they are jumping up and down over here. About it is a cancer causing oil, and everybody should use a biodegradable blend.

Don't really have any other suggestions, I'm still working on a gallon I have had for 12 years. I do know that they suggest straight food grade oils if you are cutting wood to use in a smoker/BBQ pit to smoke meat.

Just don't use it to lube hinges where it gets cold neighbor did years ago on his door hinges, just before a cold snap. Door acted like it was stuck, his wife came over and wanted an axe and shotgun to get in the house and wait till he got home so she could kill him!  Kerosene cuts it good.

[crabsign69]

great for bearings slow turning ones and faster ones too..  a swivel chair that has one of those screw type thingys....door hinges provided you can get them apart..
any place that reg oil wont stay long....  its great for collecting dust too just dab some on something  and watch it go......lube for your drill gears any type of gears it would work great on.... change gears for smaller lathes or bigger lathes......bicycle chains bearings......   ect  ect ect ect

[Bogstandard]

Glen,

There is absolutely no info on it at all except for what it is, made in the UK and is covered in the Black & Decker logo.

Everyone else, many thanks for the suggestions, I think I will try it on my change gears, as I am running out gear grease.

Ralph, grab your hat as well, it's cold outside, and Stew, you can have a bottle of it to try next time you are around.


John

[Divided he ad]

  

Ralph, grab your hat as well, it's cold outside,

Oh I know that one John... No laughing matter....I was working in -4C on Monday! 








Ralph.

[Bogstandard]

Don't I know it Ralph.

I had a few of the members over on Saturday, and I thought I would turn the heater up in my shop a bit in the morning. Got in there on Sunday, and it was +1 deg C, normally 15 degs. I had turned the thermo the wrong way, I am now waiting for it to get up to temp again to do a bit of work in there. 


John

[AdeV]

I went in there to machine a block of mumblteel (it's covered in yellow paint, it could be anything), but I noticed the lathe was chattering. I tried the mill, but that was chattering too. Same with the saw.

Confused the hell out of me.

Then I realised it was my teeth, so I got the hell out of the workshop & started playing with the soldering iron instead, in the nice warm office... Aaah, heat...

[Stilldrillin]

Few mins in the shop, this aft. Digital thermometer shows 8 dgrs.... Not too bad!

Closer look.......Noooo! .8 dgrs! 

Got back inside the house, quick! 

David D

[Bluechip]

Few mins in the shop, this aft. Digital thermometer shows 8 dgrs.... Not too bad!

Closer look.......Noooo! .8 dgrs! 

Got back inside the house, quick! 

David D

0.8 degrees ?? Near enough horizontal for a Mamod owner, I should think 

BTW  DVD's lurking on table, awaiting dispersal of local Yetis ..

Dave BC

Dave BC

[Stilldrillin]

Horizontal Yetis no problem here Dave! 

David D

[Ned Ludd]

Hi Guys,
Just a word or two about B&D chain oil, it is of a thinner consistency than, say, McCulloch which most users would consider the "normal" type when considering its use as "way oil". I found this out when I bought a chainsaw from a friend, I tried McCulloch oil (nothing but the best for my saw) and the pump would not shift the stuff. I thought it was the pump so I bought a new one, only to find it still would not work. Then the light bulb went on and I bought some B&D oil and all was well.
The outcome of the above is that Bogs' oil might not live up to expectation, but he is perfectly well able of assess whether it is OK or not.
I must say that I now use my bottle of unwanted McCulloch oil for lathe gears, where it seems to do the job. I also use it it on my Myford bed as that hardly ever gets used and it seems to keep the rust off.

Ned
PS You guys have heaters in your workshops???? Are you wimps? Mind you my shop might be warmer if I put the end wall back. Still it's only a few degrees below during the day.

[Bogstandard]

Thanks for that info Ned, I will keep an eye on it as to whether it sticks OK or not.

I personally don't mind working in a cold shop, just put a few more jumpers on, but it is when your fingers stick to the frozen machines that causes the problems. I call cold machines anti-radiators, because they suck up any little bit of heat in the place, and radiate cold when you get close to them.

I just can't work with cold machines.


Bogs

[Ned Ludd]

Glad to help, Bogs.
I find that it is the toes, more than the fingers, that stop me working in the cold. For some reason toes take so much longer to warm up, besides fingers can always be kept warmed on mugs of coffee.
Ned