Anchorlube All-Purpose Metalworking Compound 8oz - Water-Based Cutting Fluid for Drilling, Tapping, Sawing - Great on Stainless Steel | No Oil

First of all, this stuff works. Greatly facilitates drilling in stainless steel. I'm sure it is equally effective with other metals. Not only does it make drilling faster, but it also keeps your drill bits shaper longer. But the best thing about it is that it is so much cleaner than the messy oil-based lubricants I've used in the past. Sure it can splatter a little or get on your hands but since it's water based, it just wipes right off. What a joy. I swear, in the past I sometimes did not use lubricant just because of the mess. No longer. Give this stuff a try. You'll love it!

Works great noticable difference in tool wear and cutting ease

Does a great job lubing drill bits. Highly recommend.

Significantly less heat in steel, stainless steel, aluminum which means it works. I was skeptical at first. Used it in drill presses lathes and some milling operations. Working really good in tapping and reaming.

This stuff is extremely good. Drilling and cutting time cut to half and the bits don't dull

So far I've had better results drilling and tapping with this stuff than with various cutting oils. There's significantly less smoke in the workshop and my drill bits are staying cooler and dulling slower. It's also working well with HSS endmills. The only problem I have with it is that if you don't wipe it off your machines or work it'll leave stains in the metal.

This stuff works great!! Was drilling and tapping steel posts.

This is the best cutting paste I have found. It sticks and provides lubricant as well as cooling. I use it on all metals, especially for tapping and drilling. Your bits will definitely stay sharper longer drilling more holes. However, I prefer WD40 on aluminum cutting in a lathe. Grainger carries this product in a one gallon for $45.