mirkee
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Started tumbling a couple of months ago but now have four tumblers. Very interested in the hobby.
Member since March 2024
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Post by mirkee on Jun 4, 2024 19:56:14 GMT -5
I only have a 6" trim saw. Instructions say that water alone is OK but water with some additive (cooling) is even better. Which additive do you all recommend. I want something concentrated which can be diluted for use as I don't want to have gallons of the stuff around. No room. Thanks in advance.
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Post by Rockoonz on Jun 4, 2024 20:10:39 GMT -5
I am on an additive search as well, or more accurately a new additive. I don't know if it's the hard more alkaline water here, or a change in the additive, but the Johnson Bros additive I have used for years now froths.
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Post by opalpyrexia on Jun 4, 2024 23:50:05 GMT -5
I use Finish Jet-Dry. It'surfactant action decreases water tension, which enables increased contact between water and other surfaces. That closer contact enhances heat transfer. It’s readily available and it takes just a couple of drops in a water-based trim saw.
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Post by Rockoonz on Jun 5, 2024 2:15:27 GMT -5
I've heard of using wetting agents, imagine just straight borax might do it. In my case I don't want to drain the saw, so rust inhibitors are also important. After this years trip north I want to finish the trim saw with the dry sump and water pump so the blade won't be submerged when not cutting.
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markymark
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Member since November 2015
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Post by markymark on Jun 5, 2024 16:46:39 GMT -5
Diamond pacific has a product called Water Aid, says 6 drops per pint, prob just another form of jet dry.
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Post by tims on Jun 11, 2024 18:04:30 GMT -5
I use Tool Cool water-soluble synthetic lube / coolant from the Rock Shed. $8 / 8 oz ain't cheap but i don't cut very much and it seems to work ok. No rust issues on my blade ever (pan is cast aluminum). Plus i like having an excuse to cruise over to Keystone a couple times each summer.
EDIT: Oh yeah, mix is 10:1 for cutting so 8oz doesn't go very far.
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