cardiobill
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Post by cardiobill on Apr 13, 2016 20:06:15 GMT -5
I'd like to hear what cardiobill has to say about this. I do not wear a mask. My slab saw is in the garage and I'm not in there when it's running except to check on it occasionally. I do not notice any oil mist. I don't do too much cabbing yet, but I do cut on my trim saw with water a fair amount. The trim saw is where I notice the most mist and odor. The only masks I've ever worn (for other things, not rocks) are the cheap disposable ones. I find that they don't fit my face very well and wonder how much good they do. What type is recommended for rock work? I do wear a mask when I dremmel or use my tile saw (dremmel in H20 and tile saw water always kept full to keep dust down) I'm sure lots of people on this board know more than me about respirator vs masks though The main issue with rock dust inhalation is the potential for silicosis and ultimately pulmonary fibrosis Both are really nasty without cures I do not see any downside to a mask /respirator other than the comfort issue Everything is a calculated risk- I also do not smoke, wear a seatbelt, wear a helmet when I ski, exercise and eat a reasonable diet The one thing I will say is when I shower after cutting I can feel the dust on my hair and exposed skin and I really do not want it in my lungs If your coughing up any junk after cutting / grinding or get dusty type stuff on a tissue when you blow your nose after working with rocks then I would highly recommend some protection Just my thoughts Bill
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Post by cardiobill on Apr 11, 2016 20:08:07 GMT -5
Great purchase I have a cheap tile saw with I presume a cheap blade (came with the saw) Others have a lot more skill and experience than me but I have cut out hundreds of hearts over about 4 yrs with this thing and it still seems to work just fine I'm sure my blade is quite worn but I don't seem to note much difference in its performance Maybe if I got anew blade I would notice that it works better but it seems to still grind /cut fine to me
Good luck Can't wait to see what you do with it
Bill
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Post by cardiobill on Apr 10, 2016 14:37:10 GMT -5
I went last yr in August 2015 and Mrs Nethers was there alive and well. Hope nothing happened to her. Instructions/ price as per hammerinhoosiers post above
Bill
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Post by cardiobill on Mar 13, 2016 14:06:30 GMT -5
Really nice stuff They really slabbed up well
Bill
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Post by cardiobill on Mar 10, 2016 23:31:07 GMT -5
Echo everyone else- Great batch Great photos A pleasure to look at
Bill
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Post by cardiobill on Feb 28, 2016 21:21:51 GMT -5
Just like jamesp says Your tomato post always reminds me spring will come to ohio eventually Jealous
Bill
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Post by cardiobill on Feb 28, 2016 21:16:35 GMT -5
wowzers those look great already chuck great mix
Bill
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Post by cardiobill on Feb 28, 2016 21:12:41 GMT -5
Wow, you really got those to shine. I always love your hearts. How many do you have now? Rob I do not have a clue how many I have or have made I just keep giving them away- mostly to my patients/ staff Each tumble I usually do about 10- 20 Thx everyone for the nice comments Chuck you are spot on the bahias, they always seem to come out good Snuffy the picture jaspers are like rorschach tests Bill
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Post by cardiobill on Feb 28, 2016 15:33:06 GMT -5
Nice weather in ohio finally Pics are of 2 batches tumbling over the winter One is a mix- bahias, zebra jaspers, picture jasper and anything else had on hand Second is obsidian Rando mix zebra jaspers bahias Picture jaspers Hearts Montana heart Obsidian Obsidian hearts Thanks for looking Bill
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Post by cardiobill on Jan 24, 2016 20:11:08 GMT -5
Spectacular Ed!!! enough said
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Post by cardiobill on Jan 19, 2016 20:27:36 GMT -5
how does a bar just rock away? If it makes ya feel any better, Bill I'll buy ya shot on the rocks anytime Ed Where were you when I needed you in chicago ed? We did find several more bars but alas no photos Bill
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Post by cardiobill on Jan 19, 2016 19:40:38 GMT -5
So my wife and I went and saw beautiful. Loved it, great show We then wandered over to the gwen to snap a pic of me having a drink at the bar However the bar no longer exists!!! Shut down last week I was left high and dry One of the employees says they were gonna renovate the space He had no idea what would become of the bar top The best laid plans...... Bill
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Post by cardiobill on Jan 16, 2016 10:09:26 GMT -5
Really sweet Chuck Looks metallic in the video I disagree with you thinking your wraps would not do it justice though
Great job Very cool
Bill
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Post by cardiobill on Jan 14, 2016 21:28:23 GMT -5
cheers Bill ! I'll have shot on the rocks! Once again you crack me up ED Bill
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Post by cardiobill on Jan 14, 2016 17:53:44 GMT -5
Very timely post. My wife and I are going to Chicago tomorrow and seeing Beautiful Saturday. I have been at that bar before when it was the conrad hilton but do not remember that bar top. It must have gotten renovated when the hotel changed hands. I'll have to check it out but I assure you I will have a drink Bill
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Post by cardiobill on Jan 8, 2016 20:39:28 GMT -5
Wow Cardiac rehab ed I usually like hearts with sides that are similar but thre robby kreiger heart blows me away "lights my fire" Way cool Excellent job once again!!!!!
Bill
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Post by cardiobill on Jan 7, 2016 18:18:25 GMT -5
Great job Thanks for your hard work
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Post by cardiobill on Jan 4, 2016 12:18:59 GMT -5
Nice job Love it
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Post by cardiobill on Dec 31, 2015 19:35:07 GMT -5
Fine batch as usual Chuck. This one is going to give nightmares: I disagree James It will give me sweet dreams So cool Bill
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Post by cardiobill on Dec 31, 2015 18:35:24 GMT -5
Dang Chuck There are some really cool rocks in that batch The "whole lot going on " rock is so cool, never seen anything quite like it The laker with amesthyst is really unique as well Thanks for posting Happy new year
Bill
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