Covington Mineral Oil
Achieve cleaner cuts, extend blade life, and protect your investment with Covington C-Brand Rockhound Cutting Oil. Formulated specifically for lapidary saws, this 100% pure, food-grade white mineral oil delivers exceptional lubrication and cooling for smooth, consistent cutting on everything from agates and jaspers to petrified wood and other hard materials.
Unlike general-purpose oils, Covington's cutting oil contains no additives, dyes, or unnecessary chemicals. Its pure formulation provides reliable performance while maintaining a low odor and a high flash point, making it an excellent choice for both hobbyists and professional lapidaries who demand safe, dependable operation.
The high flash point helps the oil remain stable during extended cutting sessions, while its light viscosity allows it to continuously lubricate the blade. This reduces friction, carries heat away from the cutting edge, and helps minimize blade wear. The result is cooler operation, smoother cuts, reduced chipping, and improved surface finish, even when cutting dense or expensive rough.
Whether you're trimming specimens, slabbing rough, or making precision cuts, Covington C-Brand Rockhound Oil helps your diamond blade perform at its best while protecting both your saw and your material.
Features
- 100% pure, food-grade white mineral oil
- Specifically formulated for lapidary rock saws
- High flash point for safe, reliable cutting
- Low odor for a more comfortable workspace
- No additives, solvents, or unnecessary chemicals
- Excellent lubrication for smoother blade performance
- Helps reduce friction and heat buildup
- Promotes cleaner, more consistent cuts
- Helps extend diamond blade life
- Suitable for trim saws and slab saws
- Available in Quart, Gallon, and 5-Gallon sizes
Why Use Mineral Oil for Lapidary Cutting?
The cutting fluid is just as important as the blade itself. A quality mineral oil serves several important functions:
- Cools the blade during long cuts
- Lubricates the diamond edge to reduce wear
- Flushes rock slurry away from the cut
- Helps produce smoother slab surfaces
- Reduces the likelihood of blade deflection and binding
- Protects steel saw components from rust and corrosion that can occur with water-based coolants
Pro Tip
Allow the rock to feed through the blade at a steady, moderate rate. Combined with a sharp diamond blade and clean Covington Cutting Oil, proper feed pressure helps produce straighter cuts, minimizes heat buildup, and maximizes blade life. Filtering your cutting oil periodically to remove rock sludge can also improve cutting performance and extend the life of both the oil and your equipment.
