Other uses of kerosene ?

unL33T said:
Might be ok for cleaning a chain (and maybe a couple of other, non-painted, things) but otherwise I agree.
Probably just had a diesel engine. Pretty sure they'll run on kerosene.


Yeah I was thinking some kind of edible oil would probably be way better on knives. I'd rather not have fuel in my food. Can't say I've ever had a problem with rusting knives while camping.
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You're probably also sporting some $$$ knives that look pretty. My buck Hoodlum and Sawvivor that I use for processing/batoning firewood need wd40/kerosene to keep the sap off, assist with lube, and while made to take a beating, aren't as rust-resistant as I'd like. Definitely need to lube up before turning in for the night.

Thanks all, looks like the regiment after each ride will be:
- spray down with water/quick detailer via garden-sprayer (water + optimum no rinse + aquawax)
- and then with wd40
- kerosene chain/sproket
- relube

Yay for winter gear and Columbia omni-heat!
/fewscrewsloose
 
If you're willing to go through that much trouble why not buy some proper chain cleaner and a product that is designed for rust protection rather than some generic multi use stuff?

Also, I've found the Omni Heat to be more of a marketing gimmick. Do you find it better than other gear?
 
unL33T said:
If you're willing to go through that much trouble why not buy some proper chain cleaner and a product that is designed for rust protection rather than some generic multi use stuff?

Also, I've found the Omni Heat to be more of a marketing gimmick. Do you find it better than other gear?
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Kerosene because it's cheap, and I can use it less sparingly with a grunge brush.
WD40 vs more permanent coatings because ease of use and cleanup + quicker to remove and do additional coating
And Omniheat works for me because I run hot. Always have. Ask my ball and chain. It works for me as my outer jacket is water/wind proof. YMMV.

Do you know of anywhere local that carries acf50? -- looks promising, I'll order via the internet if not.
Thanks for the heads up. Missed that one up there.
 
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What's local? I have some. I buy it by the case and sell extra bottles at cost.

There was a thread the other day where people mentioned a bunch of places to buy it but I don't recall which thread it was.
 
MSRP said:
You're probably also sporting some $$$ knives that look pretty. My buck Hoodlum and Sawvivor that I use for processing/batoning firewood need wd40/kerosene to keep the sap off, assist with lube, and while made to take a beating, aren't as rust-resistant as I'd like. Definitely need to lube up before turning in for the night.

Thanks all, looks like the regiment after each ride will be:
- spray down with water/quick detailer via garden-sprayer (water + optimum no rinse + aquawax)
- and then with wd40
- kerosene chain/sproket
- relube

Yay for winter gear and Columbia omni-heat!
/fewscrewsloose
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Your buck knives aren't stainless?
 
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  • 1/2 fluid ounce dry vermouth
  • 2 pimento-stuffed green olives
    4 fluid ounces gin

    1 fluid once kerosene
  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in the vermouth, followed closely by the gin and kersone. Shake while counting to 30. Divide into 2 cocktail glasses. Garnish with 1 olive each.
  • Ignite kerosene, stand back.
 
My knives are an old kitchen knife (Kitchen Aid brand maybe) and a $10 Mora knife from MEC...

But if they aren't for eating maybe kerosene is great on them!
 
originally kerosene was coal oil ,then they figured out how to make a petroleum distillate with the same qualities. Boeshield is a much better winter weather repellant, in my opinion. I use it by the gallon for degreaser , its cheap enough and for me works better than detergent degreaser.

There is a huge movement on the medicinal uses of kerosene treating everything from tumors to diabetic issues.
I don't think the trace amounts on a knife blade would pose a health issue.
 
Cheap way to keep the knives lubricated and protected is to buy a $2 bottle of mineral oil from the pharmacy. Usually located in the low profit section along with alcohol and peroxide, it is used as a laxative. I use it an all my knives and straight razors. You can also use it on cutting boards, but for that I use tung oil (the real stuff, not the petroleum-based stuff you buy at home hardware/home depot)
 
FiReSTaRT said:
Cheap way to keep the knives lubricated and protected is to buy a $2 bottle of mineral oil from the pharmacy. Usually located in the low profit section along with alcohol and peroxide, it is used as a laxative. I use it an all my knives and straight razors. You can also use it on cutting boards, but for that I use tung oil (the real stuff, not the petroleum-based stuff you buy at home hardware/home depot)
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I was wondering where you get that stuff. I'm supposed to use it on the blade of my clippers but it ran out like a year ago and I had no idea where to get it.
 
unL33T said:
I was wondering where you get that stuff. I'm supposed to use it on the blade of my clippers but it ran out like a year ago and I had no idea where to get it.
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Just ask the pharmacist where mineral oil is. You can also use baby oil for that application since it's just scented mineral oil, but I wouldn't consider it food-grade - like for kitchen knives/wooden cooking utensils
 
RockerGuy said:
Your buck knives aren't stainless?
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Stainless doesn't like meeting the ground (rocks), which happens when batonning trunks. Stainless also isn't the most durable for pounding (lol), and way more difficult to sharpen. This is it: http://www.buckknives.com/product/buck-hood-hoodlum-knife/0060BKSBH-B/

And no, I don't clip this onto my belt like sons of anarchy--though it would be close if I camp on 2 wheels..
You can keep rust off knives/lube for splitting sappy wood with a million things. Kerosene and wd40 are just a few of those multipurpose ones that enable you to carry less in your pack.

Thanks all for the input and off-topic-ness, not dicking around and am picking up some ACF-50.
We should do some 2-wheeled camping trips in 2015.
I have firewood processing and fire starting on lock.

Shotty not organizing.
 
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