Awl--

Short of a mini-giant circulating pump, or mist-er, how do you all apply
cutting fluid while turning?

The flux brush/black oil seems pretty common; I use small flat sticks or
spring steel applicators also. Or plastic droppers (pipettes), if I need
more volume or if the work fries the bristles of the flux brush.

But, apropos of wd40 being such a good tapping fluid for alum, and otherwise
fairly useless (visavis pb blaster, kroil), I figgered I'd use my store up
on the lathe. The aerosol spray would seem to penetrate well into semi-deep
[horizontal, of course] holes, and a spray/atomizer would seem to do well on
general turning, ferrous as well..

Any opinions on this strategy, other idears? Coolant on a manual is
generally problematic. Glasses/shower cap help a lot!
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Mr. P.V.'d
formerly Droll Troll