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    Default Saw lubricant

    Well I was just about to start my very first piercing project and discovered I need saw lubricant. Arrggh! Since it is Sunday afternoon I doubt I can find anything today, is there an everyday household item that could work as a replacement? I have candles but they wouldn't be pure bees wax. How about a bar of soap?

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    A candle, or a block of hard soap is fine. Or spit, favoured by many...

    You can also pierce quite happily without lubricant.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mizgeorge View Post
    A candle, or a block of hard soap is fine. Or spit, favoured by many...

    You can also pierce quite happily without lubricant.
    Ok thanks!

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    As george says, a wax candle is perfect and it is true you don't need to always lubricate the blade. I have used candles as saw lubricant when needed, throughout my career. A tip is to rub the candle onto the rear of the saw blade which helps keep the cutting line clear.
    Happy piercing.

    James

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    While on the subject of saw blades, do you all find that they break more easily than they used to, or am I getting more heavy handed? Dennis.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dennis View Post
    While on the subject of saw blades, do you all find that they break more easily than they used to, or am I getting more heavy handed? Dennis.
    Definitely! I also find they blunt far faster than they used to (if they haven't broken before they get a chance!)

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