Lube for engraving aluminum

[JJ Roberts]

I found Hoppe's No.9 gun bore cleaner a good lube when cut aluminum,cutting without the lube the lines are dull with the Hoppe's you get a nice bright cut. J.J.

 

[Tim Young]

Thanks for the tip JJ. I'm trying that today.

 

[sam]

Good info JJ. Prudhomme used to use kerosene for engraving aluminum. Hoppe's probably smells a lot better.

 

[Ron Spokovich]

Back in the 60's, we used kerosene or diesel fuel, in the machine shop, to cut copper electrodes. The finish was beautiful, with no tearing, and, of course, tools were kept sharp. A little smelly and messy, it was, but it did the job.

 

[JJ Roberts]

I fined Hoppe's No.9 works great when using a tap,I take 1/4 turns at a time and never brake a tap. J.J.

 

[monk]

ihave used kero or oil of wintergreen on aluminum. the wintergreen was better on the nose. marginally better on the aluminum. i'll have to get a jug and try it. yet more knowledge from jjr university. tyvm, jj.