Auxiliary Oiler

[Jimmy in NC]

I'm quickly seeing how addictive milling is and I after making just a little lumber I am learning all about everything I've read for years like get the log on a tilt, sharpen chains often, fuel between ever cut, etc. I also am learning that no matter what you are putting out for oil, you really need an auxiliary oil tank for the long cuts. Currently I'm running a Granberg 30" with a 394 and 32" Oregon bar, Woodland Pro / Carlton Ripping chain. I am getting lots of chain stretch which I'm accrediting to the lack of oil on the cutting side of the bar due to the slinging as it rounds the tip. I don't mind spending $50 for a Granberg aux oiler but hate to if I can avoid it. I have lots of oak milling coming up and really want to set myself up for success and not tear up any more equipment than I have to and right now my new Oregon bar is showing wear already.

Curious if anyone could post pictures of your home brew oilers, how you mount them, etc to help us newbies out. I know Mike was talking about building something the other day as he gets into milling to.

 

[BIG JAKE]

Jimmy, I run a 32" bar and baileys ripping chain(carlton I believe) on my 066, with the addition of the high output australian oil pump(don't know the part number for those who might wonder), so I don't need an aux oiler. For chains and milling I like Stihl and Carlton chains. I do have two tips that I do that I'll recommend, though, and one is keep your bar grooves clean as milling can pack a lot of sawdust in there. Rather than soaking all the oil up in a sponge clean grooves will let the oil travel/flow better. Second thing is bar oil. I use the Poulan bar oil in the green jug from Walmart and it is very tacky I get little oil thrown off while milling. If I was to throw a 42" bar or a 36" on there I'd prolly have to add the aux oiler. Check the milling tips sticky I think Bob has some good oilers on there. Not sure about the pic's though as many seem to have gone away in some threads. Also, never use drain oil it will wear your pump out faster. Oil pumps with a lot of mileage pump less over time due to wear so if you have an older saw could be the pump is worn. I always thought huskies pumped a lot of oil from what I've heard. Doesn't seem like you'd need an aux with the shorter bar you're using but no husky experience to confirm this.

 

[mdavlee]

Make sure the oiler is turned all the way up on the 394. You can make a cheap one with some rubber hose and a 20 oz bottle or 1 liter bottle. Let it drip on the tip on the bottom side of the bar. I poured some on the tip yesterday on the 046 with the 32".

 

[Jimmy in NC]

Pump is wide open, using some Stihl bar lube that I have right now. Just thinking any extra oil won't hurt.. lack does.

 

[Jimmy in NC]

Jimmy, I run a 32" bar and baileys ripping chain(carlton I believe) on my 066, with the addition of the high output australian oil pump(don't know the part number for those who might wonder), so I don't need an aux oiler. For chains and milling I like Stihl and Carlton chains. I do have two tips that I do that I'll recommend, though, and one is keep your bar grooves clean as milling can pack a lot of sawdust in there. Rather than soaking all the oil up in a sponge clean grooves will let the oil travel/flow better. Second thing is bar oil. I use the Poulan bar oil in the green jug from Walmart and it is very tacky I get little oil thrown off while milling. If I was to throw a 42" bar or a 36" on there I'd prolly have to add the aux oiler. Check the milling tips sticky I think Bob has some good oilers on there. Not sure about the pic's though as many seem to have gone away in some threads. Also, never use drain oil it will wear your pump out faster. Oil pumps with a lot of mileage pump less over time due to wear so if you have an older saw could be the pump is worn. I always thought huskies pumped a lot of oil from what I've heard. Doesn't seem like you'd need an aux with the shorter bar you're using but no husky experience to confirm this.

Used oil is the biggest mess ever. Have repaired saws before that have used it and it's sad what it does to a magnesium cased saw. NEVER EVER will I do that.

 

[BobL]

Check the milling tips sticky I think Bob has some good oilers on there. Not sure about the pic's though as many seem to have gone away in some threads.

All my pics are back in the Milling 101 Sticky.

Also, never use drain oil it will wear your pump out faster.

I agree plus there is some nasty stuff in amongst that lot.

FWIW I use an Aux oiler even on my small alaskan with the 25" bar.

 

[4x4American]

I made an aux oiler out of a coffee can, a valve and some copper tubing. I also put a check valve in the side for a breather.