SpaceBus
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I'm in the minority that uses canola oil for B&C oil in my saws. Does anyone have a lead on a good deal for bulk canola oil? I usually get the "Happy Belly" brand from Amazon in one gallon jugs. Amazon used to price it at $11/gallon, but now that it is $6.30/gallon suddenly they have a four gallon max on orders. I even waited a day and I still can't get more yet. In the past I got some jugs of Wesson canola oil, but it's a bit spendier and I don't really notice the higher quality when sawing.
For those that are curious it seems to be just as effective as regular B&C oil in all seasons. On saws with adjustable oilers I turn them down for canola oil since it flows easier. Usually a tank of oil will go about as long as a tank of fuel, so I fill both at the same time. Chains do tend to get stiff after hanging for a while, but they loosen right up. Canola oil mixed with balsam fir resin will eventually harden into a pretty soft varnish, but that doesn't seem to have any effect on my equipment.
For those that are curious it seems to be just as effective as regular B&C oil in all seasons. On saws with adjustable oilers I turn them down for canola oil since it flows easier. Usually a tank of oil will go about as long as a tank of fuel, so I fill both at the same time. Chains do tend to get stiff after hanging for a while, but they loosen right up. Canola oil mixed with balsam fir resin will eventually harden into a pretty soft varnish, but that doesn't seem to have any effect on my equipment.