zip
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Post by zip on Aug 3, 2010 13:55:30 GMT -5
Fun saw, nice cabs, lots of rock snot. How do I clean up the table and with what shall I clean it? Also, when do you know it's time to take the table off the saw to clean the sump and with what? Silly, I know, but.....I don't know!!! Thanks, zip
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zip
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Post by zip on Aug 3, 2010 13:56:15 GMT -5
I meant nice slabs. Cabs are on the way.
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drjo
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Post by drjo on Aug 3, 2010 17:23:29 GMT -5
6" trim or tile saw used with water....Soap & water should work fine, clean after every use and dry out or you'll be fighting the sludge that turned rock hard since it's last use.
Large saws used with oil are a whole different story.
Dr Joe
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zip
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Post by zip on Aug 3, 2010 18:23:55 GMT -5
Hey, Doc it's the oil that I am asking about! Should have included that in my post. I have a 10" auto feed that I cool with baby oil. Sorry.....zip
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Post by jakesrocks on Aug 3, 2010 18:47:22 GMT -5
I use those credit cards that are forever showing up in the mail. They're great for removing the rock snot off saw tables, and they're just stiff enough to scrape the hard stuff off too. They can be cut in shapes for hard to reach areas. Just scoop the rock snot into an old coffee can, and throw it in the trash. Don
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Post by Sabre52 on Aug 3, 2010 18:49:29 GMT -5
Zip: I clean my 10 inch saw when the oil starts to look like chocolate pudding but this can be delayed by letting the goo settle a few days and putting in more oil. I clean mine only when absolutely necessary as it's a super messy job. I first scoop out the free oil and then the goop. Put it all into containers to settle then I decant off the clear oil from the top to reuse. I used to filter the oil from the 18 inch because it used so much but easier just to decant it from the 10". Then, I scrape the goo from the table, pick up the rock fragments for the tumbler, wipe it down several times and squirt WD 40 on all the drive and vice screws to clean the threads, fill er back up and away I go a much dirtier guy than when I started.....Mel
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zip
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Post by zip on Aug 3, 2010 19:48:40 GMT -5
Thanks, Don and Mel, for helping out the new guy! I really appreciate it. I hope I get another credit card offer tomorrow and I need to drink a lot of coffee. I am going to try to filter, just 'cause it seems like a good idea....zip(Steve)
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drjo
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Post by drjo on Aug 4, 2010 12:16:33 GMT -5
There in lies the difference between cutting gem stones and agates . I clean the saw(s) (4"/6"/10") and change oil whenever I can see particulates in it or it isn't clear. I completely clean and change oil if going from stones to gems of course. It's so much easier to clean if you don't let it get to the point of sludge first. And yea, I filter the old oil, it's just to expensive now to. (I do get a great return on the oil by not having the to deal with heavy sludge). Dr Joe .
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Aug 4, 2010 12:42:33 GMT -5
You might want to look for the Slab Saw Sucker thread. It makes the job considerably easier and cleaner. Last time I checked, agate is a gemstone Dr. Joe. But I know what you mean---semi-precious, not precious and much less susceptible to rock snot (and it certainly creates a lot). Chuck
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Post by drjo on Aug 4, 2010 15:35:54 GMT -5
Sorry 'bout that... my head was in a different thought, never had $5000. /ct agate ;D
Thanks for the correction.
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Aug 5, 2010 12:46:37 GMT -5
I've never had $5000/ct anything! Including on my wife's finger! Wasn't really intending to correct you, just yanking your chain. You won't ever want to cut Binghamite on one of your saws---you won't even be through a slab before you'll want to change the oil. Chuck
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