chain oil

[TGB]

I was using Oregon, then tried Stihl. But the Stihl while ok, is on the runny side. I didn't use any more of one than the other but found sap and sawdust harder to remove with the Stihl. So I've gone back to Oregon and will keep the Stihl for really cold days or when I can't Oregon.

[Rye Oil Ltd]

Recently went back to using oregon super saw again after a while of using and not being particularly impressed with the oil we've been getting locally (gopart in the white drums).

 

I have to say I'm a bit disappointed. It always used to be thick and tacky, to the point where on a cold day it almost slid out of the can in sheets. The drum that arrived a couple of weeks ago may as well be cheap engine oil - it's that thin and runny.

 

Are all chain oils like htis now or does anyone still do a proper gloopy one?

 

Not to blow my own trumpet. But we do proper old fashioned super tacky oil. Lots of companies are heading towards 120 c/s, ours is still 150 c/s.

[Sciadopitys]

Bio oil is £100 for 20 litres in Sweden, £80 for Stihl, £65 cheaper brands. Over winter it was below minus twenty and I have been using rapeseed oil since January, straight out of the supermarket. Cheap as chips and worked well when it's cold, but now it's warmed up a bit, it's just too thin! Just had to buy an expensive barrel! :-(

 

Anyone know if there can be negatives to using the cheaper rapeseed oil? I found no more wear on bars ect. And had no problems at all that I am aware of! As I said, it is on the thin side, but between minus 25 and plus 15 I found it worked a treat!

[wood cutter]

I know guys that use rape/veg oil all year for many years , I use it my self as these days it's watered down pish!

Ha ha!!

 

 

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[aspenarb]

Not to blow my own trumpet. But we do proper old fashioned super tacky oil. Lots of companies are heading towards 120 c/s, ours is still 150 c/s.

 

How much is a 205 ltr barrel of your chain gloop at the moment. We are nearly out.

 

Bob

[R5log]

How much is a 205 ltr barrel of your chain gloop at the moment. We are nearly out.

 

 

 

Bob

 

 

£270 ish

[Stubby]

Any one tried Scott oil ? Its proper chain lube but designed for motor bike drive chains . I has all the anti fling properties people seem to be wanting . Might be be too stiff I don't know . Expensive buying it in the small bottles sold in bike shops but maybe able to source it elsewhere in bulk for a better price ??

[biggarlogs]

i use gb oils chain oil 30 a drum and it seems good to me ,from local supplier david paton moffat:thumbup:

[Goaty]

i use gb oils chain oil 30 a drum and it seems good to me ,from local supplier david paton moffat:thumbup:

 

I've been there once proper good old fashioned repair outfit if it's the one I'm thinking of. No fancy smooth surfaces and shiny image. A proper mans repair shed, I actually got 5 ltrs of husky 2 stroke off him, it was on stock. Only fancy cartons locally in weeny sizes round here. Sorry for derail.

 

Does anyone use rapeseed oil for chainsaw milling? I feel the bigger bar would need more cling and thicker lube to make the journey round a larger bar?

[monkeybusiness]

Rye oil is very good - I bought a load and it sticks like xxxx to a blanket! Good price too!