I have used old motor oil before but have not been able to tell that it cut better in fact dark threading oil seems to cut better.
Thread cutting oil vs motor oil.
I have noticed when using old motor oil it smokes quicker and my lungs hurt at the end of the day so i dont use it anymore.
Not as cheap as used motor oil but you can use this to lubricate your mill or lathe as well.
For my lathe and mill gear.
Motor oil does not have the properties to prevent built up edge when threading iron or steel.
Honestly if you want to use motor oil as cutting oil a 2 gallon jug of sae20 roughly equivalent to iso68 non detergent motor oil goes for around 20 at tractorsupply.
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I have seen people use motor oil in both a metal cutting bandsaw and for use as a lube while drilling through some half inch steel plate.
I know i should be using clearly labeled cutting oil fluid but nobody and i literally mean nobody around where i live carries any cutting oil or drill oil.
There are lots of cutting fluids try a few and find one you like the smell of or one that seems to work best.
The type of machinery will also dictate some of the cutting oil characteristics.
No spam here bud i know in the industry some guys who swear by using motor oil for the saws to save on bar oil etc that s the reason i made that video and shared it on here just like the how much you should charge videos and reviews of chainsaws.
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Cast iron is different you can thread it dry because the graphite in cast iron provides the cutting lubricant needed.
Motor oil is kinda better than cutting steel dry but its nothing like a proper cutting lube.
Go to mcmaster or enco or equiv and buy a can of tapmagic you ll be amazed by the difference it makes.
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Oils designed specifically for the most difficult operations like thread cutting or broaching are generally higher in viscosity and loaded with ep additives like active sulfur and chlorine.
