Should you use cutting oil to keep blade cool and last longer?
323439
personally, I don't and it's (whatever you're cutting) still cool enough to handle without gloves immediately after cutting.
323440
I never did, but after using the same blade for years, I had to replace it with a new one. Technically it suppose to be a cold cutting blade and no cutting oil is needed.Hope that helpsRay
323441
Lubrication ALWAYS helps when cutting or drilling or tapping... anywhere there is friction. It's not necessarily for cooling, but for easier cutting and extended blade life. (heat is NOT the only killer of blades... that just makes it easier to ruin one)But, I wouldn't use oil for a 1,300 rpm saw. I use a solid lubricant that is applied to the running blade. As the blade heats, the lubricant melts and spins to the outside cutting edge. Works very well and even keeps aluminum and other soft metals from clogging the blade.Several stick type lubricants are available here on Amazon for about $8 with free shipping. Lubrication ALWAYS helps when cutting or drilling or tapping... anywhere there is friction. It's not necessarily for cooling, but for easier cutting and extended blade life. (heat is NOT the only killer of blades... that just makes it easier to ruin one)But, I wouldn't use oil for a 1,300 rpm saw. I use a solid lubricant that is applied to the running blade. As the blade heats, the lubricant melts and spins to the outside cutting edge. Works very well and even keeps aluminum and other soft metals from clogging the blade.Several stick type lubricants are available here on Amazon... » Read More Lubrication ALWAYS helps when cutting or drilling or tapping... anywhere there is friction. It's not necessarily for cooling, but for easier cutting and extended blade life. (heat is NOT the only killer of blades... that just makes it easier to ruin one)But, I wouldn't use oil for a 1,300 rpm saw. I use a solid lubricant that is applied to the running blade. As the blade heats, the lubricant melts and spins to the outside cutting edge. Works very well and even keeps aluminum and other soft metals from clogging the blade.Several stick type lubricants are available here on Amazon for about $8 with free shipping. « Show Less
323442
I have talked to Evolution about the blades ect and they never once mentioned using oil- neither does any literature. I would give their customer care a call- great folks-know their stuff and had great recommendations( and not the "buy my product type") on use of the product. I called to ask if I could cut stone with mine- they said yes with the proper blade :) worked out great.
2048625
Sue I have not found this to be true. I do put a drop of oil on the blade before useing. I also shut it off when moveing around and changeing position. I also use three different blades during triming and this gives the blade a rest between use. Hope this helps.
1139709
Did you try oiling the blade. But besides that I think it's a norm. If you have any problems email me thanks
1336995
@ Marian Further consideration.Tip on ALL electric motors (IF they get over heated once, they start to die. they will run for many hrs. after that OK but the process has started) Using it to cut pipe should be done with great care, watching the sparks direction and origin. Not to start fires and not to place the blade in a bind, causing the motor to overheat. (I always wear glasses). I can not recommend altered apps. of this tool, until the operator has become very proficient with the control of operation and is braced for blade grab.
1256861
if youre just cutting your own hair Id get a new blade every year. If youre a barber every three to four months months in my opinion. Just clean them thoroughly with cool care twice a week and oil them after every use and they last.
727779
These blades last a long long time with proper maintenance. Clean the hair off them with a clipper brush and use a few drops of clipper oil each time you use it.
1166488
According to the leaflet that came with the unit: "About once a month you should oil the trimmer blades. It is best to do this over a piece of newspaper." etc. However, no little oil dropper came with the trimmer, and I have not done so yet (after 6 months of occasional use)
1404375
Since it has a standard durability coating and it is carbon instead of stainless steel, I don't see why you couldn't use it. For the purpose of corrosion control, you could use almost any fluid oil, BUT if you will be using the blade for food prep, I would definitely use a food grade oil product.
392323
This is my work pocket knife. I use it daily for cutting a variety of things and have not had occasion to oil it at all. If I wanted to lube the joint, I would use a little spray silicone oil. I'm pretty certain that the type of oil is immaterial. Its whatever will do the job without making a mess of your pants. If you're referring to sharpening oil, I am a avid water stone user so no oil is used for sharpening. I would give everything a quick wipe with a lightly oiled rag after sharpening though just to get rid of any moisture.
42767
Thats just preservative that they coat the blade with for storage (nobody wants to buy a rusty cutting-tool). It will evaporate or dry up when you use it. You will probably need to scrub the blade with gun-oil or WD-40 every so often anyway, after its been used.
692923
I use it before cutting hair, then apply oil afterward. I'm not a professional barber, though, so I don't know how they might answer.
1514874
I don't think it would hurt anything! Just make sure to oil it! Remember, this is not a stainless blade!
1756736
It is a high carbon blade, so it will require some maintainence but nothing too extreme. Just keep it dry when not in use.
980868
I use rubbing alcohol. It evaporates the moisture on the blades to keep them from oxidizing.
250703
u need a light oil such as 3 in 1 oil couple drops on yur blade before and after u are done using it.
433964
Yes, its important to use this after shaving to prolong the life of your blades. I pat dry and blow dry my blades each use. Its takes 3 months for me to change, longer than i had before
2131357
Im sorry I also should have recommended that it be put on a cutting mat. This will protect your blade and keep it sharp and with grid lines help make straight lines.