Request for source to buy a low quantity of waylube oil from

If you want to use what Igus recommends and you can't find a small quantity of waylube, why don't you use 3-in-1, as Igus recommends?

Bob

Buy a quart of chainsaw chain and bar oil. It is supposed to be very close to way oil. I have heard a number of people use it in their machines.

Jon

If you knew what city you lived in, you could go to a local machine shop, and ask for a pint. There should be at least one. Maybe in a neighboring city. Take a botle with you, and some doghnuts or other suitable bribe. Pete

The only way you're going to get way oil in less than gallon containers is, as has been suggested, by begging. I think SAE90 gear oil from the auto parts store would be a reasonable alternative that's available in small quantities.

Ned Simmons

Hi everyone,

Thanks for the replies. Perhaps I will just go with 3 in 1 oil. I don't have any experience with waylube or 3 in 1, but from what I have read, I was thinking waylube would be better for the type sliding encountered in oscillating bushings.

What's the main difference between the two oils ?

Thanks John

Ned Simm> > > Hi everyone,

Something to think about, 3 in 1 Oil is a brand name. They offer different kinds of oil for different purposes. That being said, usually the red can is the one most commonly available. I have several 3 in 1 blue cans around that have

Hardingeused to supply a 1 pint can with every lathe, and many large shops just tuck them away because they get it by the drum. I got a can for free that way. At one time there was a company that sold small quantities of way oil to home shops, but I can't find it now. I thought it was Cardinal Engineering, but their web site doesn't show any thing useful. You could try looking through Home Shop Machinist magazine. If anyone sells small quantities, they would advertise there.

Doug White

You can make your own way oil by mixing about 25% STP Oil Treatment with 75% hydraulic oil or non-detergent motor oil.

Mike