does anyone use cutting wax or lube for their pole saw
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After lots of use for several years, no signs of corrosion without lube, while ladders in same environment need it
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It's made of aluminum, so you shouldn't need it. The different sections slide within each other without any problems. Just don't be to rough with it because the sections can become bent enough that that won't completely slide back together. That's what happened with mine. I dropped it when it was extended and I think it must have bent it a little, because it won't completely slide back within itself now. My fought. I used some DW40 but it didn't help. Other than that, I haven't needed any kind of lube for the pole saw.
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The saw is meant to be used as a handheld dry saw. I've used it to cut ceramic tile. It works great, but is very loud when cutting and makes lots of dust. I don't know of anyway to make it work like a wet saw using water to cool and lubricate the blade. Doing so might be dangerous, anyway -- perhaps even producing electrical shock or shorting out the motor.
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The blade on my Gilmour 20.18 16 pole saw got heavily gummed up with pine tree rosin. I was able to clean it by soaking the blade (outside) in turpentine. After cleaning, I oiled it and it is as good as new.
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The only thing I lube on our slicer is the gear on the slicing blade.The blade is held on buy screw.
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The saw can be used on its own or on the extension pole. The image here may be a little confusing. What looks like separate sections of the pole connect together to allow it to be used with varying telescopic lengths. You CANNOT use the saw with different "sections" of the pole because they MUST be put together to operate. That said the pole length is adjustable. And you can use the saw without the pole as well.
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I have had mine for two construction seasons. We install metal roofing and siding on pole buildings. Cuts metal like a dream. I just ordered a new blade after all the cuting. Just like you have to relace saw blades. I do not oil mine much. Thanks Bob
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I am sure it would cut it. Just wondering if the wax would build up on the cutter.
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No prep besides cutting a thumb size piece for use. Water with car wash soap is the best lubricant.
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Use clipper blade oil - which is actually nothing more than; (food grade) White mineral oil. You can buy for a few bucks on Amazon.I got the cheapest one: Oster Blade Lube 4oz That is a lifetime supply for all your blade types, by the way :)I recommend NOT using the other suggestions as some are potentially harmful if used on the skin.
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Yes, i used a sharp knife to trim off the wax of the part i was going to cut off, then i used sharp scisssors and cut about six lines around the bottom up to where i needed it trimmed, then i bent back each of the pieces of the plastic and trimmed that off with scissors. It's not perfectly even, but pretty close.
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Kathleen I bought this spool and it is not waxed, I make candles and have to wax all of my wicks. Sounds like a cool project you are doing, I hope it works. Val
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I use chain wax personally. You could use the wash first but make sure to use a lubricating agent on the chain afterward
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The Corona ac 8300 works great on my hand pruners and lopper. I have also have had good results using a small good quality metal file. You may want to use a combination of the two if the loppers are in bad condition.
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I like mine!! it does great job ,pole stays secure , Have not used the saw on mine yet !!!
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If everything is square, there should not be a problem. I occasionally use paste wax on top and slides. Everything works smoother, plus lumber slides on saw easier.
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This model is only for wax work. Look for Model #5000. This is the one they sell for wood burning. These are well built tools and the variety of tips I received in mine are perfect for my uses.
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I use the saw to cut zinc for stained glass. It is noisy, but probably may be a little quieter cutting wood than zinc.