69beeper
spending too much on rocks
Member since August 2004
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Post by 69beeper on Feb 26, 2005 14:56:55 GMT -5
Hi all,
I have a new toy, a Lortone FS8 8" trim saw.
How bad is the oil mist (mineral oil) from this saw going to be with the plastic hood? Is it containable and can the saw be used in the house, like the kitchen or laundry room without making a mess or leaving an oil coating on everything?
Also, do I need to do anything to the saw blade before my first cut?
..BTW, who makes the blue saw blades for Lortone?
[EDIT] LOL, screwed up again... anywho, what mist? I gave it a try and there wasn't much of any that I can tell.. Listening to past post I thought there would be more of a mess.
Jimmy
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Post by sandsman1 on Feb 26, 2005 15:07:09 GMT -5
hey beeper nice saw ---you dont have to use oil with that saw i have an 8 inch saw and i use cool tool this way it dont spray oil all over if you get alittle mist or some spray it wipes right up with a paper towel ---as for startin the blade just slow cut an agate and it will take the paint off the diamonds and get it started --- i cut in my parlor with my saw i cant go up and down the steps to the basement wit my back
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Post by krazydiamond on Feb 26, 2005 15:20:05 GMT -5
some blades (like the blue Lortone blades) are made specifically to cut with oil, even the smaller 6 inch ones, which is why i think i chewed my first one up so fast. the MK-303 blades (Diamond Pacific) are designed to be used with water and i have had a lot more luck with this type. i use Dia-Cut coolant with mine.
my 2 cents.
KD
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Post by Cher on Feb 26, 2005 16:21:20 GMT -5
Ok, don't know what's going on but I didn't start this thread. If I did, it would mean I have a saw ... not likely. LOL
WTG Jimmy, now quit messin with the thread and go play with that saw!!
Cher
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Tellfamily
spending too much on rocks
Member since September 2004
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Post by Tellfamily on Feb 26, 2005 19:13:28 GMT -5
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llanago
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since January 2004
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Post by llanago on Feb 27, 2005 10:38:51 GMT -5
Beeper, one thing you need to do AFTER you cut is to let the blade run until it is completely dry, then spray it with WD40. This will keep the blade from rusting. Learned this little trick from several old time rock cutters BE and I met at the San Antonio Gem and Mineral Society picnic last summer. Can't believe the difference it has made in our blades.
Have fun with your new saw! I'm jealous of everyone that has a workshop or a saw that can be used inside! We have to wait for warm weather and sunshine. We have sunshine today, but don't think it's gonna be warm enough to do any rock cutting!
llana
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billyd
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since December 2004
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Post by billyd on Mar 3, 2005 23:12:04 GMT -5
what like.i am away to run crystalite royalcut blades any do's and dont's. billyd
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