Cutting fluid that won't freeze?

[DSL Power]

I am looking at buying a cheap 8in bandsaw with a cooling oil setup on. My question is is there a water soluble cutting oil that I can use that won't freeze? Or something I can do to the cutting oil that will make it not freeze?

[Country Metals]

Just get the RV antifreeze and add to your coolant as you would your car. I say the RV stuff because it is more "enviromentaly correct"

[DSL Power]

Won't the antifreeze cause the oil to separate from the water? That is what I was told by a couple of guys out this way.

[BD1]

Check with manufacture of band saw if required. I know ELLIS saws do not require and cutting fluid.

[Country Metals]

I just stir it from time to time, it never has done me wrong.

[DSL Power]

This saw needs it. The manufacturer just replied and told me to put it in a heated shop. I will only have a non heated trailer for it to live in. I will try the rv antifreeze idea if it hasn't been a problem for you guys. What ratio should I run it at with soluble oil?

[arc]

can pick up a pan heater for a car. they are magnetic and work really well just put on the out side of the tank and your good to go.

heres what i use on my hydmech 20

https://www.acklandsgrainger.com/AGI...de=TMR340-0017

[DSL Power]

I was thinking about that but I would have to let a generator run 24x7 to power it. I don't have the luxury of a shop with power or heat either.

[burlybrute]

Arc, how big is your coolant tank? This is a very good thread, because I'm sure there are plenty of us that only heat our shops when we work in them. What brand-type of coolant do you use?

[arc]

i use MOBILCUT 102 in our saw and for most drilling applications. the tank on the saw holds about 3-4 gallons.