snider.mark@gmail.co Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I made a "Paul Sellers" oil can. It took 2 full bottles (6 oz) of 3-in-1 oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Haven't seen that on Paul's site yet. What's he use it for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzdadoc Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I too am wondering what this is for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilgaron Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 As I recall it is for swiping your iron plane body on in lieu of waxing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Bailey Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 pretty sure this is a lube the plane as Gilgaron says... i thought I'd hijack with a related question, I've been afraid to lube my planes with anything other than wax, and the wax frankly wears off pretty fast, because I don't want the oil to penetrate the wood... am I nuts? I'm still a newb here but I love working with my handplanes. Is it bad to lube with WD40 or should I get some lube oil like pictured above..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilgaron Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I use wax myself, but I remember Peter's blog post where he said that he didn't have trouble with the oil contaminating the wood surface. I suppose even if you did see some transfer, another pass of the plane ought to get it off unless you have the plane dripping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snider.mark@gmail.co Posted November 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Paul uses it to lube the soles of his planes. I plan to use it for that, chisels after sharpening, and my saws. I figure if he's been using it for 40+ years, who am I to question it? I'll post should I find it to cause any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I am a large fan of paraffin wax. Quick and works great on handsaws and planes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 I've been thinking about making the same thing actually. I just wasn't sure what kind of oil he used in that can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 pretty sure this is a lube the plane as Gilgaron says... i thought I'd hijack with a related question, I've been afraid to lube my planes with anything other than wax, and the wax frankly wears off pretty fast, because I don't want the oil to penetrate the wood... am I nuts? I'm still a newb here but I love working with my handplanes. Is it bad to lube with WD40 or should I get some lube oil like pictured above..? Wax it for storage... oil as you use it, and your last cut will take off any residue.. WD forces moisture away. so does any oil, except maybe shark oil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Bailey Posted November 5, 2014 Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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