AusBonsai

Wasnt to sure where to post this thread but i have a question regarding tool oil and the availability...

I have a few tools and was wondering what is the best oil to use to keep them in good working condition..can you use a something like a light machine oil or maybe even something like wb40,crc (not too sure about the last things) or something else that you may have had good success with. Had a look on the wiki section but didnt find anything..
I was told some bonsai shops sell oil but can be quite pricey (if you know of a shop that sells it let me know online etc)

bike stores sell spray lube, works a gem for keeping moving parts moving and prevents clogging and stiffness. As for cleaning tool cutting edges, I am now converted to "crean mate" rubberised cleaning block, best cleaning method I've tried!

Cheers, Ryan

have used the clean mate "sponge" before very good and cheap....What to use for the after care is the real problem...wasnt sure if cetain oil could be toxic to trees or cause any harm to them ?????

the traditional oil to use is camelia oil (thats what the Japanese swords get)
this is quite expensive
any vegetable oil works
wd40 is 100% ok aswell(its made from fish oil)
you can also spray your new pots with it to reduce calcium buildup
and any oil is ok if you wipe off the excess
I use inox and wipe the excess off
it seems to last the longest

I use Canolla oil, after having a knife shapener suggest it to me for treating freshly sharpened knifes.
olive oil is a no no as it can go off.

White oil or WD 40, both are harmless to the plants.

I use "3 in 1" brand oil, which is made by WD40 it comes in a 88ml white container with a red spout on top.It has been around for years, and the one I have has lasted ages, and it only costs a couple of bucks from your local hardware store, or your local Repco. I have also heard of people using cheap engine oil for their garden tools before, more so to stop them from rusting if anything. In regards to doing damage to the trees, I wouldn't think the small quantities used would be a concern.

Lanotec Spray available from Supercheap Auto. It is made from Sheeps wool (Lanolin) and does'nt stink like WD 40. I also spray it on my boots to repel water. Very underrated product.

Ray Nesci Nursery has Camelia Oil. I like it as it seems nice and fresh. It seems different than ther oils, but it might seem so because it is $24 for a very small bottle.
Regards,
Michael

I use good old fashioned white oil and spray all my bonsai tools which is harmless to plant foliage, not sure WD40 is a good idea.

Have to agree with Brian about WD40. Don't get me wrong. it's a agreat product but not for the applications discussed here.

Here is the product I use, and have been using for years. You can get it in a spray for specific uses, or use the good old fashion drip oil (which is what I recommend) It doesn't smell like WD40 does either, even thought it made by the same company.

http://www.wd40.com.au/3inone/drip_oil.php

The main ingredient of WD40 is Fish oil, as in fish emulsion, so what harm will it do, it is a wonderful anti rust and lubricant.

Just my extra Harry

Jester wrote:Lanotec Spray available from Supercheap Auto. It is made from Sheeps wool (Lanolin) and does'nt stink like WD 40. I also spray it on my boots to repel water. Very underrated product.

Hey Jester, I think you are onto something here ... I saw an episode of Landline (ABC) http://www.abc.net.au/landline/content/ ... 180933.htm that focused on Lanolin as a natural Australian product that is very diverse in it's application – from a base for high-end cosmetics (it's really good for the skin) to it's use in the automotive sector as a lubricant and corrosion protector ("better than fish emulsion") that is also "bio-friendly" – Lanotech was one of the Australian companies interviewed.

MECHANIC (Landline, April 2001): I use it in my workshop, I use it on a multitude of things - sticky windows, door keys that won't work, people's petrol caps that won't come undone.

GEOFF BOYLE, LANOTECH FOUNDER: Basically, what I was after is a product that not only had lubrication, but corrosion protection properties, so ... And also the versatility of a product that could replace a lot of petrochemical products and yet have the versatility and the bio-friendliness to go alongside with it.

So my interpretation is that it's a very versatile product that doesn't harm the environment in either it's collection, manufacture, or use.

Thanks Jester, now I know where to get it too

Cheers, Ryan

cre8ivbonsai wrote:

Jester wrote:Lanotec Spray available from Supercheap Auto. It is made from Sheeps wool (Lanolin) and does'nt stink like WD 40. I also spray it on my boots to repel water. Very underrated product.

Hey Jester, I think you are onto something here ... I saw an episode of Landline (ABC) http://www.abc.net.au/landline/content/ ... 180933.htm that focused on Lanolin as a natural Australian product that is very diverse in it's application – from a base for high-end cosmetics (it's really good for the skin) to it's use in the automotive sector as a lubricant and corrosion protector ("better than fish emulsion") that is also "bio-friendly" – Lanotech was one of the Australian companies interviewed.

MECHANIC (Landline, April 2001): I use it in my workshop, I use it on a multitude of things - sticky windows, door keys that won't work, people's petrol caps that won't come undone.

GEOFF BOYLE, LANOTECH FOUNDER: Basically, what I was after is a product that not only had lubrication, but corrosion protection properties, so ... And also the versatility of a product that could replace a lot of petrochemical products and yet have the versatility and the bio-friendliness to go alongside with it.

So my interpretation is that it's a very versatile product that doesn't harm the environment in either it's collection, manufacture, or use.

Thanks Jester, now I know where to get it too

Cheers, Ryan

You can also get it at Repco.........I personally wouldn't go to "supercrap auto" but that is just from my experience (My )