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Default What does chain saw oil oil?

On Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:52:25 -0400, Frank
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On 6/16/2013 9:44 AM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
I doubt Pam will soak far enough in, to lube the rivets
and the bar surface. Just a SWAG.

I've heard of people use a spray can of teflon lube,
give it a squirt every several seconds during cutting.
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Can I use PAM? I've been using the same aerosol can of PAM for 30
years now, since I only use it hoping the snow won't stick to the snow
shovel. Finishing this can is on my bucket list.



Had an experience several years ago where I used an old can of Teflon
mold release to lube my bicycle chain. After a few weeks, the chain
started to rust. Apparently no oil in it to protect the chain from
moisture.

I believe in using a product designed for the use.


Makes sense. Despite what a couple guys here said, I decided against
vegetable oil in general. Might be slippery at room temperatures, but
the chain gets a lot hotter. Maybe it shouldn't but it does.


BTW, I remember now. This saw didnt' cut when I got it at the yard
sale. I wasn't in one of my stupid periods and I figured out pretty
quickly that the chain was on backwards, despite my lack of
experience.