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DocGP

September 11, 2024, 10:48:30 AM
What are the thoughts on the best chain lube for inside the edger??

Would atf be as good as anything, or would a dry lube chain spray be better?

Thoughts appreciated.

Doc
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customsawyer

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September 12, 2024, 06:33:31 AM
I just use ATF on my edger chains and the shafts that all of the collars slide on. 
Two LT70s, Nyle L200 kiln, 4 head Pinheiro planer, 30" double surface Cantek planer, Lucas dedicated slabber, Slabmizer, and enough rolling stock and chainsaws to keep it all running.
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240b

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September 12, 2024, 07:07:42 PM
ive been using bar/ chain oil
on shafts an chains 
seems to work 

customsawyer

#3
September 13, 2024, 06:59:04 AM
Any lube will help. I use the ATF as it is thinner and all of the sawdust doesn't stick to it, like it would with a thicker oil. I buy whatever is cheapest in 5 gal. buckets and put it in a pump up sprayer.
Two LT70s, Nyle L200 kiln, 4 head Pinheiro planer, 30" double surface Cantek planer, Lucas dedicated slabber, Slabmizer, and enough rolling stock and chainsaws to keep it all running.
www.thecustomsawyer.com

YellowHammer

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September 13, 2024, 02:06:14 PM
I've been using cotton picker spindle oil 
Really
I've got buckets of it 
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