Lubricants for Cutting Tools
MaterialTurningChucking Drilling / MillingReamingTapping
Tool SteelDry or Oil Oil or Soda WaterOilLard Oil Oil
Soft SteelDry or Soda Water Soda WaterOil or Soda WaterLard Oil Oil
Wrought IronDry or Soda Water Soda WaterOil or Soda WaterLard Oil Oil
Cast IronDryDry DryDryOil
BrassDryDry DryDryOil
CopperDryOil OilMixtureOil

Mixture is 1/3 Crude Petroleum, 2/3 Lard Oil. When two lubricants are mentioned, the first is preferable.

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