7 Apr 2016 #21 A Allergy Well-Known Member Joined 2 Jul 2010 Messages 1,275 Location Live in East London, UK. Boat in Portsmouth Harbou Visit site VicS said: You dont say what "alloy" but I assume its an aluminum alloy Paraffin according to my "Intal" drills and taps information booklet WD40 is said to be mostly white spirit plus a little thin oil so should be fine. Similarly I would think diesel oil Dunno what your "Prolube" is. It appears to be a brand name encompassing a wide range of oils and greases Click to expand... Agree with VicS, use paraffin when cutting aluminium.
VicS said: You dont say what "alloy" but I assume its an aluminum alloy Paraffin according to my "Intal" drills and taps information booklet WD40 is said to be mostly white spirit plus a little thin oil so should be fine. Similarly I would think diesel oil Dunno what your "Prolube" is. It appears to be a brand name encompassing a wide range of oils and greases Click to expand... Agree with VicS, use paraffin when cutting aluminium.
