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PixMan
Fastenal is a distributor for Valenite products, so they can get you the ValCool fluids.
Of all their coolants, the best one for a bandsaw would be a soluble oil type. The VP600 is non-chlorinated, VP650 is chlorinated. Depending upon local regulations and disposal issues, get the chlorinated VP650 if possible. It's NOT straight chlorine added as a biocide, but a complex extreme-pressure additive that would help in the low-speed high-pressure application of sawing.
A 5-gallon bucket lists at $112 (VP600) or $130 (VP650) so watch out Fastenal doesn't try to increase their margin as they are so well-known for doing.