SirRoxalot
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Post by SirRoxalot on Nov 1, 2012 16:47:50 GMT -5
Ever injure yourself cabbing? I'm putting a little blurb together for cabbing noobs, and want to make sure all the safety bases are covered.
Any info on your experiences, serious or not, are of interest and would be greatly appreciated!
SirRoxalot
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Post by geoff on Nov 1, 2012 17:10:03 GMT -5
Aside from flat finger nails, no direct injuries. I've learned over time that I need to lotion after cabbing/cutting or my finger tips will crack and bleed and be generally painful from over drying. That's the worst I've experienced.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Nov 1, 2012 17:19:15 GMT -5
no injuries here, knock on wood. my only suggestions are general ones that apply to any machinery with rotating parts such as tie long hair back and no loose clothing or stuff like hoodies that have the cords in front. And the other obvious ones are safety glasses and dust mask if working around any rock dust.
Chuck
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riverbendlapidary
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by riverbendlapidary on Nov 1, 2012 17:29:14 GMT -5
years ago a piece got away from me on the bull wheel, have flat spot on my thumb now - it was not pleasant.
also, make sure hair, fingers & loose clothing stay away from motors and belts - this can cause all sorts of excitement...
FYI - wear cheap disposable vinyl gloves while cabbing to keep hands / fingers from drying out.
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Post by Bikerrandy on Nov 1, 2012 18:40:36 GMT -5
I have a habit of letting the side of my right index finger ride on the wheel so that I know where I'm at on the cab. It works great!! .... for the first 3 or 4 cabs. ;D lol
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Peter
having dreams about rocks
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Post by Peter on Nov 1, 2012 18:41:08 GMT -5
A year ago, I was trim sawing pre-forms and what I now know as a catrastrophic core failure of the blade occured. The blade came apart in five different pieces and directions. One lodged in the floor, one in the ceiling, one in my chest. I never could find the other two peices. I had to have the chest one removed at the hospital, got the one off the floor, and left the other peice in the ceiling. It is a very rare occurance I found out, there is almost no way to cut withought some danger. I received a replacement for the broken blade.
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Post by stardiamond on Nov 1, 2012 18:54:13 GMT -5
I've got my ego bruised buying rough on ebay.
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blackout5783
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by blackout5783 on Nov 1, 2012 18:57:43 GMT -5
A year ago, I was trim sawing pre-forms and what I now know as a catrastrophic core failure of the blade occured. The blade came apart in five different pieces and directions. One lodged in the floor, one in the ceiling, one in my chest. I never could find the other two peices. I had to have the chest one removed at the hospital, got the one off the floor, and left the other peice in the ceiling. It is a very rare occurance I found out, there is almost no way to cut withought some danger. I received a replacement for the broken blade. Note to self: get kevlar vest for trimming slabs. All kidding aside, are you ok? Any permanent injury?
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Post by bobby1 on Nov 1, 2012 19:10:38 GMT -5
After 50 years of cabbing I only have ground down fingernails and sometimes the skin on my fingers from gently riding them on the wheels to get a "feel" of where the cab is making contact on the wheels. Quite a few years ago I started getting some tendonitis from gripping cabs in my fingers and holding small slippery dop sticks. It went away when I switched to larger diameter wood dop sticks and by dopping all of my smaller cabs. Resolved all of my back and neck problems with redesigning the height of my cabbing machine so I could sit while cabbing. Also got an ergonically correct adjustable chair. I also get up off my a$$ frequently and strech my arms, back and neck. It really helps reduce fatigue. Bob
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Post by kap on Nov 1, 2012 20:16:07 GMT -5
Same here never have any fingernails . But I did find out something, I have always been told no to worry about a Diamond blade cutting you and found that to be mostly true BUT a Diamond Band Saw Blade will slice you like a knife(found out the hard way).
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SirRoxalot
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Post by SirRoxalot on Nov 1, 2012 21:01:54 GMT -5
Thanks everybody!! This is very helpful! I'm getting some ideas confirmed, and some info I hadn't considered. Greatly appreciated!!!
SirRoxalot
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jspencer
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Post by jspencer on Nov 1, 2012 23:37:00 GMT -5
I also trim my fingernails via cab machine and have scraped my knuckles on the wheel next to the one I am working on before but that`s the worst of it. I also experienced a blade failure on my 10" saw as I was cutting a very large piece of jasper. My saw sits high so it was not far from my face when it blew apart. Luckily I missed all shrapnel.
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Tousled Owl
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Post by Tousled Owl on Nov 1, 2012 23:47:52 GMT -5
I'd suggest putting in a few words about GFCI plugs and safety when electricity and water are in close proximity. Drip loops.
Ditto volatile solvents and sources of ignition.
Related to electrical concerns, be aware of things like circuit ratings, extension cord wire gauge/length, multiple-outlet strips that can be undersized and hazardous to you and your machinery.
After reading the above about blade disintegration, I may have the perfect rationale for getting a slab saw with a hood now. :cheesy:
Regards, Jack
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SirRoxalot
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Post by SirRoxalot on Nov 2, 2012 13:17:26 GMT -5
Anybody out there have a DB meter? I'm curous how much noise a cabbing machine puts out. Never seen a mention of it, but my woodworking background makes me a bit paranoid, and I actually really like wearing earmuffs. Thanks again to all contributors.
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jspencer
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Post by jspencer on Nov 2, 2012 13:43:45 GMT -5
As far as noise level on my saws I have to say that the cutting noise is not bad. The motor is the loudest noise whether or not it is cutting. The quality of the blade is most important. Just as in wood cutting blades. Switching from a 20 tooth blade to a 90 tooth blade makes a helluva difference. Same with diamond blades. A good blade makes it quiter and cuts so much smoother. I have 4 different size saws up to 14" and use all but one in my garage with no noise concerns. The one outside I just have no room for inside. A 10" which is mainly used as my trim saw.
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cccbock
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Post by cccbock on Nov 2, 2012 18:40:50 GMT -5
I have cut my knuckles on the edge of the hard diamond wheels .....not only will they quickly cut a deep gouge if they catch the cab wrong but will slice right into your knukles where the skin is stretched tight at the bend.....
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Post by talkingstones on Nov 2, 2012 19:23:28 GMT -5
Hearing protection on my 10" saw as it is inside in the basement. I went around with no hearing for a day or so after my first cuts. Also, and this is big...if the mist and oil are on your shirt/apron or glasses, then it's hitting your respiratory tract...water borne or not...wear a mask. Finally, FINGERS.... after killing my fingers and nails every time I cabbed for the first six months, I dop most of the time now. If you're in a heated area, works great all year. If not...get a heater!
BE SAFE!!!!!!! Cathy
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Post by Tonyterner on Nov 3, 2012 6:30:37 GMT -5
Gluing my fingers together with superglue is the worst cabbing injury I've suffered. Last week I glued my index finger to my thumb on both hands at the same time. You should have seen me trying to open the bottle of debonder. lol
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