On 2011-03-21, Jon Elson wrote:
On 03/21/2011 12:08 PM, Bob La Londe wrote:
The machine is mostly made of aluminum with some steel parts.
Makes water based a no go.

Why? I use flood coolant on a mill that is steel and cast iron, and
have had no rusting or other problems with it. I use Encool from
Engineered Lubricants, it is totally amazing stuff, and I highly
recommend it. No relation other than a satisfied user.

Good water based coolant is actually a great rust preventative.

i