Oregon arborol,anyone use it?

newguy18 · 5th March 2009, 08:01 AM

OREGON® ARBOROL® BIO OIL

I sent away for a free sample kit of it,i'll let you guys know what i think,seems farfetched to me though.

Jeff Darby · 5th March 2009, 09:16 AM

I'm not 100% sure but it looks as if this product is not new but borrowed from another industry...typical of treework..I think this is the same stuff machinist use to lube their work while drilling and machining, We used to call it "love juice", Ekka will be familiar with this?

Eric Frei · 5th March 2009, 07:01 PM

I also applied for my free sample, looks like that white shit we used as coolant on lathes!

The Lorax · 10th March 2009, 12:06 AM

Yeah I have been using it for a while now, seems to lube as well as oil.
It is some kind of veg oil with an emulsifier/detergent that allows it to mix with water.
Chain seems to run a lot cooler, I always run my saws on max oiling anyway, mainly because a lot of the pines have heavy sap and the extra oil helps keep the B+C cleaner.
It doesn't stink like the Alco chain oil I used before.
I am going to use the last of the mineral oil and then will run arborol, it is just nicer to use then mineral stuff.

BTW I sent off for one of the free kits and they sent me 10 samples!

Eric Frei · 10th March 2009, 10:04 AM

10 samples to Ireland!!!!

I should get 20 then.

The Lorax · 11th March 2009, 12:56 AM

As far as I know it is handled by the local Oregon dealer and they just sent me a big box with 10 smaller boxes inside.
Each small box had an empty bottle and a 100ml sample of Arborol and a poster.
You pour the small sample into the 500ml bottle and fill with water and you are good to go.
Interesting idea, and I like the idea of not spraying mineral oil over everything.

FlashD · 11th March 2009, 04:05 AM

According to their website, you're only supposed to mix what you can consume in 1 day. Does it break down or settle out if you don't use it all in 1 day?

newguy18 · 11th March 2009, 04:09 AM

i think the water seperates from the oil.

The Lorax · 24th March 2009, 04:20 AM

I mixed a bottle of arborol about a month ago and it hasn't separated out yet.

5th March 2009, 08:01 AM	#1
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Oregon arborol,anyone use it? OREGON® ARBOROL® BIO OIL I sent away for a free sample kit of it,i'll let you guys know what i think,seems farfetched to me though. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

5th March 2009, 09:16 AM	#2
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,031	Re: Oregon arborol,anyone use it? I'm not 100% sure but it looks as if this product is not new but borrowed from another industry...typical of treework..I think this is the same stuff machinist use to lube their work while drilling and machining, We used to call it "love juice", Ekka will be familiar with this? __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

5th March 2009, 07:01 PM	#3
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Oregon arborol,anyone use it? I also applied for my free sample, looks like that white shit we used as coolant on lathes! __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

10th March 2009, 12:06 AM	#4
The Lorax Sappling Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 16	Re: Oregon arborol,anyone use it? Yeah I have been using it for a while now, seems to lube as well as oil. It is some kind of veg oil with an emulsifier/detergent that allows it to mix with water. Chain seems to run a lot cooler, I always run my saws on max oiling anyway, mainly because a lot of the pines have heavy sap and the extra oil helps keep the B+C cleaner. It doesn't stink like the Alco chain oil I used before. I am going to use the last of the mineral oil and then will run arborol, it is just nicer to use then mineral stuff. BTW I sent off for one of the free kits and they sent me 10 samples!

10th March 2009, 10:04 AM	#5
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Oregon arborol,anyone use it? 10 samples to Ireland!!!! I should get 20 then. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

11th March 2009, 12:56 AM	#6
The Lorax Sappling Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 16	Re: Oregon arborol,anyone use it? As far as I know it is handled by the local Oregon dealer and they just sent me a big box with 10 smaller boxes inside. Each small box had an empty bottle and a 100ml sample of Arborol and a poster. You pour the small sample into the 500ml bottle and fill with water and you are good to go. Interesting idea, and I like the idea of not spraying mineral oil over everything.

11th March 2009, 04:05 AM	#7
FlashD Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 213	Re: Oregon arborol,anyone use it? According to their website, you're only supposed to mix what you can consume in 1 day. Does it break down or settle out if you don't use it all in 1 day?

11th March 2009, 04:09 AM	#8
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: Oregon arborol,anyone use it? i think the water seperates from the oil. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

24th March 2009, 04:20 AM	#9
The Lorax Sappling Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 16	Re: Oregon arborol,anyone use it? I mixed a bottle of arborol about a month ago and it hasn't separated out yet.

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