Lighter Fluid=WD-40?

[mrgoodbar67]

Yesterday, i started on my Jumbo Joe Smoker mod using an 80 qt stock pot.

As you know, this requires the drilling of holes.  As I was drilling the holes and using WD-40 as the lubricant on the bit and hole, I noticed a familiar scent.  One that I had not smelled in years.

The friction created by the bit heated up the WD-40.....and the fumes created smelled just like lighter fluid being burned on charcoal!!!

Weird that heated/ burned WD-40 has the same scent as burning lighter fluid.

I doubt any of us use lighter fluid on our cooks but it got to me to thinking....

But its concerning to me that a fuel many use to cook with has a the same scent of burned WD-40.

Are the same chemicals in it?

YIKES

 

[Idahawk]

Petroleum based products all have a similar scent , using sparse amounts of LF and allowing the coals to burn off said fluid before cooking on them is the key. A vinegar and water mix will remove all  traces of oil based products if your concerned about it effecting your future cooks .


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[mrgoodbar67]

Thanks but I don't use it myself.  Just thought it was odd. 

But what you said makes sense


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[Erich]

kerosene is a major component in both products.

[Josh G]

I use cooking oil when doing my drilling and it has worked well.  @mrgoodbar67 post some pics of your build, would love to see it.

[mrgoodbar67]

Here you go @Josh G....http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/jumbo-joe-converted-into-mini-smoker-(pic-heavy)/new/#new