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I have been using DriCote on my blades and bits, it's expensive and I'm not so sure it 's really doing all that much.

Anyone know of a magazine tool review of it or is using it and can definitely say if it really helps?

I am not sure of the protectent properties of it, I believe the idea behind Dri Cote is that it does not leave behind an oily film for saw dust to cling to or transfer an oil residue to your wood projects. I am not so sure I should be posting this on this web, but I have worked at some John Deere Ag dealers over the years and have seen roughly the same product in a large aersol can by about the same name. I do not recall the stock number though nor do I recall (if I ever knew) the reason it is in their system. There could be other sources as well, possibly not as spendy.

Mark

Hi,

I got a small container some years back mostly for router bits but to be honest I couldn't tell any difference between those with and those without. It is still in one of my router drawers but it may not even work anymore at all since it has been just sitting there taking up space for quite a while. Need less to say I don't see any more in my future.

Others may have had better luck with it but if you are doing a poll I'm on the "I don't think so" side.

Ed

I used the stuff for a while and never noticed much difference. Old fashioned Johnson's paste wax, fine steel wool, and a little elbow grease on table saw tops always seemed to generate less friction and didn't cost anywhere near as much.

Thanks,

I will try not using DriCote and watch the resin buildup on my blades and bits to see if it is any worse than when I use it.

Please let the rest of us know what your results are.

I have a bit that doesn't have Dri-Coat in it, I will use it for a month and see if I can tell any difference.

I believe I have seen pitch remover (for saw blades and etc) listed in supply catalogs. Or are you trying to keep it off the blades (bits) to begin with?

Mark

It is a coating that is marketed to keep resin off of the blades and bits.