Carving Oils

[john dawson]

Does anyone have any reccomendations for a good quality carving oil?

 

It needs to be a proper "anti-fling" and capable of keeping its properties with the unusualy high heat thats generated. (and apparently not all oils do this)

[jrose]

I use Stihl bar oil, it seems to be thinner than the generic ones I've tried. My MS171 is a good little saw with a carving bar, unfortunately the oiler is nowhere near the standard of my "professional" grade saws - thinner oil flows through a bit better.

 

If you're doing work that involves a lot of heat (eg boring) what I do is every now and then lay the saw on its side, no need to turn the engine off just apply chainbrake and pour a dollop of oil straight out of the can along the bar, just to help things along.

[armchairarborist]

i'm trying millers oil chainsaw bar oil Engine Oil, Car Oil, Gearbox Oil, Motorcycle Oil, Industrial Oil, Millers Oils they have three different grades of chain oil, im using the thinnest and it lubes the chain better than the stihl oil at low temps, i'll try the thicker stuff when we get constant warm weather, all three have antifling additive, i use millers for all my oils used in the landies and chipper, only problem is they are pricey for small quantities £15 per gallon for chain oil, but much cheaper for a 205litre drum approx £250!

 

edit. looks like you have to contact them for prices,

Edited March 24, 2011 by armchairarborist
just checked website