Other uses for way oil?

[fcs]

I’ve never bothered with genuine way oil for my tiny lathe. Now that LMS has it in small bottles I’m getting some. What other jobs around the house and garage might it be used for?

 

[woodchucker]

it's great for the ways on machines .
That's all I use it for. I don't want to waste it on other things since I use it a lot.

 

[MrWhoopee]

Chainsaw bar oil. In fact, bar oil is a cheaper alternative.

 

[markba633csi]

"Makes a delicious salad dressing"
(says Robby the Robot)

 

[PNW_Guy]

Chainsaw bar oil. In fact, bar oil is a cheaper alternative.

You use bar oil on the ways? Hadn't thought of that.

 

[Uglydog]

Here in Minnesota there is winter and summer weight bar oil. I'm not a logger, perhaps its everywhere.
Summer is a bit thicker. It can really make a difference on snugging up worn ways....

Beware there is also synthetic bar/chain oil.

Daryl
MN

 

[ChazzC]

Here in Minnesota there is winter and summer weight bar oil. I'm not a logger, perhaps its everywhere.
Summer is a bit thicker. It can really make a difference on snugging up worn ways....

Beware there is also synthetic bar/chain oil.

Daryl
MN

Any brand/specific recommendations?

 

[great white]

You use bar oil on the ways? Hadn't thought of that.

I use it all the time on the ways. It’s got a “tackifier” in it that makes it mostly stay where you put it.

Also works good on my Dual turntables where it calls for a “sticky” oil.

I’ve always got a bottle around for the chainsaw, so its a nice dual purpose use product…

 

[great white]

Any brand/specific recommendations?

I just buy whatever is on the shelf at the LHWS….

 

[MrWhoopee]

You use bar oil on the ways? Hadn't thought of that.

No, I actually use reclaimed way oil in my chainsaw.