JEFFD
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since December 2004
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Post by JEFFD on Jun 25, 2009 15:00:55 GMT -5
I use orange pumice hand cleaner. When I take the slab out of the saw I just wash my hands and the slab with the orange pumice hand cleaner from wally world. I have a sink that drains to the outside of the garage so I don't worry about stopping up the house drains. I throw my end cuts and left overs into kitty liter and remove them when they are dry
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wireyourworld
off to a rocking start
Member since July 2009
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Post by wireyourworld on Jul 2, 2009 8:51:08 GMT -5
Well I'm hardly the most experienced person here, having only just cut my first slabs, but I used food grade mineral oil and the smell was not all that bad. You can get it by the gallon at feed and supply stores as its used for medical reasons in horses that colic. It used to be about $10 a gallon, but my overpriced local store charges almost $17.
I used kitty litter, but only left the slab (an agate) in as long as the next was cutting, and they were small about 3". I took one out of the litter as the other went in, brushed off the litter and then washed it in a soapy bucket of Dawn and water. No oil left after Dawn gets a hold of it.
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Larry
spending too much on rocks
Member since June 2008
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Post by Larry on Jul 2, 2009 12:12:09 GMT -5
I tried to get the Tracotr Supply stuff but they were all out. I guess the local horses must have been having trouble or something. I ended up getting the WalMart people ingested type but think it may be too thick. I may pick up the horsey kind and try that out but being in a city, the farm stores are not very convenient.
By the way wireyourworld, I love your wraps. Glad to see you on the forum.
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docharber
has rocks in the head
Member since October 2008
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Post by docharber on Oct 2, 2009 21:07:27 GMT -5
I'M CAPITALIZING TO ADD EMPHASIS. DO NOT USE RECLAIMED TRQANSFORMER OIL. OLD TRANSFORMER OILS WERE FULL OF PCBs AND BY ASSOCIATION, DIOXIMNS. THE INDUSTRIAL OILS COULD CONTAIN LOTS OF REALLY NASTY AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS, KETONES, HALOGENATED COMPOUNDS, BENZENES, ET. GO TO A FARM SUPLY AND GET FOOD GRADE MINERAL OIL FOR COMSTIPATYED CLYDESDALES AND USE THAT. iT'S EASILY DISPOSED OF WITHOUT CREATING A TOXIC WASTE DUMP IN YOU YARD OR LOCAL LANDFILL. MUCH SAFER FOR YOU, TOO.
MARK H.
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gunny4eva
off to a rocking start
Member since September 2009
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Post by gunny4eva on Oct 11, 2009 22:03:53 GMT -5
Give this a try: Take the cut slab dip it in a Homer Bucket with gasoline then put the slab in a large crok pot with soap and water and cook it for 1 hour...
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Post by johnjsgems on Oct 15, 2009 20:06:31 GMT -5
I got a tip from a customer today for an odorless oil. It was from a Shell Oil distributor and called "Amberlite" neutral mineral oil. $48 per 5 gal. and he says it washes off easily with soap and water.
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Post by Toad on Oct 16, 2009 6:50:05 GMT -5
I haven't bought oil yet, is $10 a gallon expensive for lapidary purposes - or is it in the ballpark.
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Post by deb193redux on Oct 16, 2009 8:34:05 GMT -5
I've seen it go $8 to $21 by the gallon. (ex, www.4facets.com/Cutting_Oil.html ) For 5 gal the prices are better. If you don't have a local distributor, the shipping is also pricey. Less from oil distributors, more from lapidary supply shops. Some mineral oil available at Farm Tractor Supply. I've heard some recent discussion of soy oil, which has benefit of biodegradable. Have not heard about performance though. I have always wanted to try one of the NuKut synthetics from NewGenTech, but the initial cost of 5gal delivered has always put me off.
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Post by Jack, lapidaryrough on Oct 16, 2009 9:18:20 GMT -5
Chevron Shingle Oil, Has a Flash point of 361-F Degrees.
55 gallon barrel is about $4.80 gallon.
The best coolant, Old day`s was No.2 stove oil. with kerosene mix with transmission oil. Transmission oil added for the high detergent to help settle the mud, From the cut.
Used Transmission oil has high amounts of metal. Caution use clean Oil.
For what i do to clean slabs is, Soak all cuts in laundry soap, Strong mix. clean and re-wash.
If possible dry by the wood stove.
I have dump a cup of PINE-SOL in to coolant to help with the smell.
It will mix in, Like all them Enhydros ( Brazilian agate ) i have 1/4 inch of water in the tank.
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Rock Saw`s well become a BBQ real fast, Note the Flash Point before using....................
Jack
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
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Post by zarguy on Jan 13, 2010 18:12:50 GMT -5
Try loading up the dishwasher with your smelly slabs.
Lynn
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