Oil Back Ordered

[NoTrespassing]

I just tried to place an order with MSC Industrial supply for Vactra #2 way lube that I've been using for over 40 years. For the first time in those 40 years it's on backorder. They say they have outstanding orders for over 2000 individual gallons. It's available elsewhere but for a premium. Luckily I have enough to last the 4-6 weeks they say it will take to be delivered.

 

[AWSubie]

I bought some off Amazon in 2019 for $38/gallon. Now I see they are charging $43/gallon (but back ordered). I looked at MSC and they want $82/gallon! Is that right?

 

[NoTrespassing]

60$ ea. if you buy 6 gallons. It's doubled since 2014. Supply and demand, 6 gallons will last us 2-3 years.

 

[Gator6x4]

60$ ea. if you buy 6 gallons. It's doubled since 2014. Supply and demand, 6 gallons will last us 2-3 years.

The Vactra #2 is out there with the price being from the low to ultra high.

https://www.google.com/search?q=vactra+%232+way+oil&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari

 

[5030]

I just tried to place an order with MSC Industrial supply for Vactra #2 way lube that I've been using for over 40 years. For the first time in those 40 years it's on backorder. They say they have outstanding orders for over 2000 individual gallons. It's available elsewhere but for a premium. Luckily I have enough to last the 4-6 weeks they say it will take to be delivered.

I don't find MSC to be all that inexpensive on anything and I too buy from them but mostly insert tooling and Weldon shank end mills. I prefer Bridgeport brand way oil myself.

 

[Tinhack]

I bought some off Amazon in 2019 for $38/gallon. Now I see they are charging $43/gallon (but back ordered). I looked at MSC and they want $82/gallon! Is that right?

Same here. I should have enough to last for the rest of my machining days.

MSC has always been high on their stuff. I sure miss Enco.

 

[ultrarunner]

It's been a long time since I bought anything so I'm sure to be in for a shock...

 

[Williy]

Has anyone checked this site out?

Mobil Vactra Oil No. 2

Mobil Vactra Oil No. 2 is a premium-quality slide-way lubricant specifically designed to meet the requirements for accuracy, aqueous coolant separability, and equipment protection of precision machine tools. The unique additive package provides exceptional frictional properties on a wide variety...

petroleumservicecompany.com

willy

 

[Gale Hawkins]

Last week I was told at TSC they could not order motor oils or grease at the store level and that corporate would decide what was shipped to each store when looking for 00 weight gearbox grease.

 

[Williy]

I just checked Tractor Supply Big Spring, TX
Looks like I will not be purchasing any of T6
any time soon probably get something else:

Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 5W-40 Heavy-Duty Motor Oil, 2.5 gal., 550046215 $64.99

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I paid $23+ a few months ago​

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willy​