Cutting lubricant

[Nemanach]

What is suggested for oil when drillling into a keggle for soldering fittings on? I see Home Depot has Oatey Dark Thread Cutting Oil, would that be a good option or is there something different I should be using? I would prefer to stick to Home Depot or hardware store purchases rather than online because I want to get going this weekend.

 

[Nemanach]

Or can I use WD40, 3-1 oil, air tool oil or gun oil? It would be nice to use something I already have laying around rather than buying something for one use.

 

[timdillon36]

Of what you listed the 3 in 1 would probably work the best. Others have reported good results with various cooking oils even. I have access to cutting oil and taping fluid so thas what i use but just go slow and dont get it too hot.

If you got nutten else, just spit on it.

 

[logdrum]

I used extra virgin olive oil

 

[BlackDogBrew]

My grandfather worked with tool and die and always used kerosene, and it's widely available, so that is what I use. It is also what I use when sharpening knives

 

[kristiismean]

I like using vegetable oil, and go slow, nice sharp bits when dealing with items I will have beer in.

but cutting oil in a spray can for cooling the metal and the bit if not food grade.