On Fri, 1 Apr 2005 12:10:41 -0800, Harold and Susan Vordos wrote:

"jim rozen" wrote in message
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In article , Harold and Susan Vordos says...

For years I've used Stoddard solvent that has been used for cleaning
parts.
The small addition of oil seems to make it work quite well.

You've just described WD-40, Harold! This is what I use for
aluminum, from a pump sprayer because I buy it in gallon containers,
not in spray cans.

Chuckle! I have a hunch the WD-40 smells better! I expect I'll be using
the -40 in the future. I can honestly say I don't mind the smell.

Ah, so there _is_ a use for that gallon of the stuff I got with
useful things at an auction, after all. It's sure not a lubricant,
and I don't have enough uses for a water-displacer to use it for
it's designed purpose. Have to try it out.

Is it good for mild steel cutting as well?

Dave Hinz