For what it is worth, a quick dip in acetone will remove most products used for neck turning. Obviously you need to do it outside and wear gloves as the stuff is pretty hazardous.
You guy's are starting to go off the deep end. The Machinery's Handbook states that when cutting brass no cutting fluid is needed....nada....not a drop. Buy a carbide mandrel and use a premium light synthetic oil on the mandrel only for absolute best results. See Daily Bulletin on carbide mandrels from earlier this week. Using Carbide mandrels will not generate the heat that causes inconsistent neck thicknesses.BenPerfected said:Has anyone rigged a lube system where the cutting oil is constantly fed on the neck?
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ackleyman II said:I use the Lee Lube that comes in the tooth paste tube. It reduced friction so well, I also used it to lube bullet jackets for the bullet making process...now that is a tough application! Not much of a clean up on this stuff, wipe off the outside, forget the inside, water soluable.
CatShooter said:I use Castrol 50 wt motorcycle oil - I turn necks on a steel mandrel at 1,440 rpm and they do not heat up and the cuts are glass smooth.