Re: CNC Flood Coolant?

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Chris and Dee" <brunoblazer@y...> wrote:

> This may get axed as off topic - and if so I apologize and would
> welcome people to respond off list, its just that I know of no other
> group that would have good ideas.
>
> When I'm machining manually, I don't mind so much using the squirt
> bottle for coolant supply. However, I'm not so sure that's going to
> cut it when I get the CNC running so I wanted to setup an easily

> reasons why this may not work? The only concern I have is duty
> cycle, but if another pump is practically free, maybe its not an
> issue. THoughts?

The electric fuel pump is your best bet. No duty cycle. The washer
pump will not hold up to oil bases. You could buy an external one new,
but if you like cheap, pick up an in tank type from the local salvage
yard. I like the Gm ones but what can I say.

I use one for my lathe.

Frank