Volume of Blade Lube ???

[vfauto]

 ??? Hi all, I am looking for input on how much liquid to be putting on the blade while milling? We all talk about types of lube but I have not heard much about the amount or flow used.

Thanks Frank

[Bibbyman]

I use none to all I can get. Depends on keeping the blade free of sap buildup.

[petefrom bearswamp]

I agree 100% with Bibbyman
I watch the tension and if heat is apparent, I use lube or if i notice sap buildup

Pete

[Chuck White]

I saw mostly White Pine and Hemlock, with a little hardwood thrown in here and there.
I usually have my water/soap drip set at about a drop every couple of seconds. 
If I start getting build-up I open it a little at a time until the build-up is gone!
I have found that pine that has been dead and standing will require more lube than fresh pine.

[terrifictimbersllc]

As others said, 1) enough to keep blade clean and 2) some more if blade tension is dropping during cut

[j rock]

HEAT- Is a big factor. Like chuck said , a drop every couple seconds.   J.

[cutterboy]

When sawing oak I don't use any lube. Water makes the dark blue stain worse. With other hardwoods about a drop a second and white pine a steady stream. I only use water but I might try a water-soap mix the next time I saw pine.

[Peter Drouin]

I cut dry, but some times when the pitch bills up then I turn it on full open, and had to drill the holes on the sprayer a little, they would plug up some times. But not no more :D :D ;D good luck

[taylorsmissbeehaven]

I watcth sap build up for the most part cause I cut lots of yellow pine. Crotches and other gnarly spots get a fair stream too. i moved the valve to the opperator side of my lt 15 so i could make changes on the fly.Last night I cut in the dark by the tractor lights and came home today to an empty tank. no matter what ,you have to remember to turn it off when done :D