Cutting oil

[enjenjo]

What do you use for cutting oil when tapping threads? Right now I am using Tap Magic, is there something better?

[river1]

tap magic is what i use WHEN i remember to use it :oops:

later jim

[Rrumbler]

Just about anything that is available at that time and place.  Sure, cutting oil is best, but in my experience, most oil of a similar consistency will do when tapping by hand; machine tapping is a different thing, though, to me.

[Digger]

I always use tap magic, it's not as good as it was 15 yrs ago, they changed the formula but it still is one of the best IMO

[UGLY OLDS]

tap magic is what i use WHEN i remember to use it

 I can be placed in this group as well .... :oops:

  PB Blaster in a pinch .....


Bob.....

[unklian]

Anchor Lube on TOUGH jobs.

[papastoyss]

RIGID used to have a good cutting oil for pipe threading machines but I haven't seen any in quite some time. I also use Tap Magic or motor oil (whichever is in reach)

[jaybee]

I have a bottle of oil the local tool store bottles on their own that works pretty well. I guess that means it has limited distribution but if you swing by Bob's Tools just east of SE 14th St on Army Post I'm sure they'll hook you up.  

[Pete]

I use Tap Magic for small (up to 1/2 in) power tapping.
I use Mitee black sulphur cutting oil for everything else..

[chimp koose]

Rapid tap.

[Crosley.In.AZ]

A paste product on cutting will the mill.. Jokisch  Econo  897 .  Less mess on the mill bed than an oil product.  Hole saws, taper cutter.  Ferros materials mostly

Basic thread cutting, Ridgid  Nu Clear thread cut oil

[river1]

Link for sruff Crosley posted about

http://metalfluids.com/products/Econo_897_Allround_Paste_750gr_26_4oz-1011-0.html