Another use for Ed's Red

[ricksplace]

Tried it this morning for turning aluminum. I figured since all the old books say that kerosene is good for turning aluminum, I thought I'd try Ed's Red. Works great! Nice finish and no smoke.

[The Virginian]

I have tried it as a cutting oil and it works well for small short turns.

[Von Gruff]

Also works well as a hand cleaner and taking the sticky residue of containers after the lable is removed.

[BCRider]

Also works well as a hand cleaner and taking the sticky residue of containers after the lable is removed.

Please tell me you are kidding about the hand cleaner option. The Ed's Red formula has at least two solvents in the mix which are best avoided or at least minimized in terms of skin contact. Not only does frequent solvent exposure harm the skin it also passes some small amounts through to the blood system where it collects in the internal organs. And nothing good can come from that or the skin damage.

[MBTcustom]

Please tell me you are kidding about the hand cleaner option. The Ed's Red formula has at least two solvents in the mix which are best avoided or at least minimized in terms of skin contact. Not only does frequent solvent exposure harm the skin it also passes some small amounts through to the blood system where it collects in the internal organs. And nothing good can come from that or the skin damage.

Nah, its good for ya. Puts hair on the ol chest!

I have found that it works pretty darn good for dipping polishing stones in.

[Bren R.]

Please tell me you are kidding about the hand cleaner option. The Ed's Red formula has at least two solvents in the mix which are best avoided or at least minimized in terms of skin contact. Not only does frequent solvent exposure harm the skin it also passes some small amounts through to the blood system where it collects in the internal organs. And nothing good can come from that or the skin damage.

Like when I clean a few guns with Hoppes #9 and I can taste it and smell it on my breath...

Bren R.

[Shiloh]

A good substitute for Tap Magic for engraving tools and bright cutting.

Shiloh

[GP100man]

A decent penetrant also !

I think the acetone is the driver until it evaporates.