quartz
Cave Dweller 
breakin' rocks in the hot sun
Member since February 2010
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Post by quartz on Mar 21, 2017 23:27:58 GMT -5
I can't get a grasp of a misting problem as our 16" Royal saw with hydraulic oil in it has never created any. It lives in the shed, and if it were to develop a misting problem I'd put a kitchen type exhaust fan over it, easy to mount, fairly quiet, and they don't draw much power.
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Post by broseph82 on Mar 22, 2017 7:51:39 GMT -5
I don't have any where else to put it 😢 my 200lb flat pyramid Lot-O stand is by the door. Damn I knew I should have put wheels on that thing!!! So... if I possibly cut it off and wait for 20minutes or so before opening would that be ok? Where is all the mist coming from after the blade stops turning? Inquiring minds want to know... Just a quick tip: one cinder block works! I have to squat down to check, but it helps keep me limber. |
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Post by roy on Mar 22, 2017 9:54:21 GMT -5
if you have a harbor freight store close by get you a cheap tool cart its on wheels and that saw will sit in the tray like is said above the oil mist gets thick at times in fact it will roll out under the lid while running!
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Post by melhill1659 on Mar 22, 2017 9:55:49 GMT -5
 Hubby helped me get it off the floor. So when the new table gets put together it will be easier for me to just move it over. Been busy with tumblers this morning though. Will add more pics of progress later on today. |
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Post by melhill1659 on Mar 22, 2017 10:04:25 GMT -5
if you have a harbor freight store close by get you a cheap tool cart its on wheels and that saw will sit in the tray like is said above the oil mist gets thick at times in fact it will roll out under the lid while running! Good Morning Roy, I am getting a cart/table with wheels. I probably won't use this saw a ton but when it's needed it's definitely needed! This I'm going to build a small removable "wheel chair like" ramp over my steps too. I didn't insulate this little tin roofed box before I filled up all the wall space so it can get very hot with our MS summers! |
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Post by melhill1659 on Mar 23, 2017 10:44:52 GMT -5
I don't own and have never used a Lortone 12" saw. Maybe there won't be a mist problem. Maybe that mist reducer stuff works and will help if there is a problem. Don't know. Don't mean to be sounding overly dramatic regarding saw oil mist, and it's not my intention to be crying wolf. If oil mist is a non-issue for your saw - you win. Can only figure that your 12" saw probably won't be all that different from my 14" saw. In my closed garage, it was quickly an issue for me. The week after I got the saw I had to go see a doctor and was told I had bronchitis. When it didn't go away as expected and I went back it was changed to acute sinusitis - which I didn't believe, wrong symptoms. Anyway, the only difference in my life when whatever it was happened was the saw. I left the lid closed for several minutes after a cut so the mist could settle. Then went in and opened the lid, immediately leaving the area to allow more time for the mist to dissipate. Maybe it wasn't the oil mist that made me sick. Can't say 100% for sure, but I just don't care to play that game again, so I now take my saw outside to use it. Better safe (not sick) than sorry? I use food grade mineral oil in my saws. Not sure there is a better oil that I can go with than that. Take my experience as you wish. Many say there is no problem with saw oil mist. I feel differently. If simple precautions can be helpful in reducing the mist, no harm in doing what you can. And, I wouldn't expect an oily sheen all over your shop. It's just a very fine mist that can settle. No biggie I guess, but I don't want it in my shop if I have a choice. Seems to attract more dust than normal. YMMV Look Capt'n she has a new set of wheels!!!  Now I can roll her where I need to so nothing will impede my breathing except my self inflicted pack an a half day habit 😂 This thing even came stock with a REAL blade!  Miss the crazy banter!!! Quick working damn! |
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Post by captbob on Mar 23, 2017 10:55:04 GMT -5
Super quick fly by,running out the door, not even checking those PMs... soon.
Where the motor be? How are you going to mount it? Room on the cart for motor (can't tell how deep that top is)? Full of ideas, but will just sit back and watch this time. Wouldn't want to be misconstrued by the hussy police.
Gotta go -
ETA: nice cart! Purdy saw and great blade. Whatcha gonna use for oil?
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Post by melhill1659 on Mar 23, 2017 11:02:31 GMT -5
Super quick fly by,running out the door, not even checking those PMs... soon. Where the motor be? How are you going to mount it? Room on the cart for motor (can't tell how deep that top is)? Full of ideas, but will just sit back and watch this time. Wouldn't want to be misconstrued by the hussy police. Gotta go - ETA: nice cart! Purdy saw and great blade. Whatcha gonna use for oil? First Off: I count, they don't, now that's been established: It's deep enough for me to mount the motor just haven't gotten around to it yet. I rely on your as well as others input! Your sunny disposition is just a perk 😜 I'm stuck at a Truck Shop now (since 7:50 this morning 😡) getting a fender flare that flew off replaced. When I get home I'll get the motor out and take some pictures. |
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Post by roy on Mar 23, 2017 11:03:31 GMT -5
if you have a harbor freight store close by get you a cheap tool cart its on wheels and that saw will sit in the tray like is said above the oil mist gets thick at times in fact it will roll out under the lid while running! Good Morning Roy, I am getting a cart/table with wheels. I probably won't use this saw a ton but when it's needed it's definitely needed! This I'm going to build a small removable "wheel chair like" ramp over my steps too. I didn't insulate this little tin roofed box before I filled up all the wall space so it can get very hot with our MS summers! we all started out here you have a good handle on it however once you start slabbing you will get hooked again cause there is nothing better than cutting open a rock for the first time since it was created |
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Post by melhill1659 on Mar 23, 2017 11:12:16 GMT -5
Good Morning Roy, I am getting a cart/table with wheels. I probably won't use this saw a ton but when it's needed it's definitely needed! This I'm going to build a small removable "wheel chair like" ramp over my steps too. I didn't insulate this little tin roofed box before I filled up all the wall space so it can get very hot with our MS summers! we all started out here you have a good handle on it however once you start slabbing you will get hooked again cause there is nothing better than cutting open a rock for the first time since it was created Roy, I've moved up with you big boys now 😂 Me and my baby 12" slab saw. I'm stopping here |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2017 11:27:19 GMT -5
we all started out here you have a good handle on it however once you start slabbing you will get hooked again cause there is nothing better than cutting open a rock for the first time since it was created Roy, I've moved up with you big boys now 😂 Me and my baby 12" slab saw. I'm stopping here Ya think so? Hmmm... Not sure. Time is a cruel master. Time will tell. I bought a 24"thinking I'd never need another saw. Now i have a busy 18" and Jeannie has a 7" for her cabs. Just sayin'! 💪😎 |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Mar 23, 2017 11:32:03 GMT -5
Look Capt'n she has a new set of wheels!!!
Nice casters!! Something to be said for keeping machinery mobile! Looks like you are getting your shop into shape!
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Post by melhill1659 on Mar 23, 2017 11:35:05 GMT -5
Look Capt'n she has a new set of wheels!!!
Nice casters!! Something to be said for keeping machinery mobile! Looks like you are getting your shop into shape!
I sure trying! One day I might actually get back to creating instead of just adding and reorganizing. |
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Post by Pat on Mar 23, 2017 11:36:12 GMT -5
Nice cart. Might want to put a couple of heavy rocks by the wheels to prevent it from rolling when you are pushing a rock through that blade.
Also might want to seal or cover the wood table top, so the water won't be soaked up.
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Post by melhill1659 on Mar 23, 2017 12:06:52 GMT -5
Nice cart. Might want to put a couple of heavy rocks by the wheels to prevent it from rolling when you are pushing a rock through that blade. Also might want to seal or cover the wood table top, so the water won't be soaked up. The table is classified as commercial soooo we'll see. The wheels all lock down tight and the wood top is sealed. I use Light Mineral Oil in my Saw (veterinary grade). |
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Post by melhill1659 on Mar 23, 2017 13:08:46 GMT -5
Roy, I've moved up with you big boys now 😂 Me and my baby 12" slab saw. I'm stopping here Ya think so? Hmmm... Not sure. Time is a cruel master. Time will tell. I bought a 24"thinking I'd never need another saw. Now i have a busy 18" and Jeannie has a 7" for her cabs. Just sayin'! 💪😎 Scott, I already have a 6" and 8" trim saw. My 8" can almost pull the weight of a 10". Most of the things I find all of my saws will cover. At least until my husband builds me a real shop like he's talking about 🎉😍or I'll just take em to my rock club. He's VERY OCD an if you can see it, it needs to be put away. Usually I just stock pile until his nerves can't take it and then he'll build or buy something to house it all in with a pretty outside package 😂😂😂 it took me a good 2 yrs to get this shop. Which was suppose to be for wood working until I found my love of rocks! Now he is seeing I'm out growing it quickly an I have a few things stored outside behind it. As those things grow I figure I'll have my real shop in the next few yrs 🙈 |
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 23, 2017 13:57:05 GMT -5
Looks like you're on your way with that!! Nice looking blade, too. If you don't mind my asking, where'd you get if from? If you already said, I missed it. I hear ya about outgrowing things. I have a huge shed with a "ell" on it. The ell was my glassworking shop. I quickly out grew that. After I quit glassworking, I then panned to use the big side for rock stuff. The kids have kinda taken over that so..... I guess, I'll just have to wait 2 years for them to move back out. As it is, I have rocks everywhere, I even started a rock garden.  |
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Post by woodman on Mar 23, 2017 15:39:14 GMT -5
As far as the mist problem goes, don't get in hurry to open the lid, I know you will want to see what you got, but let it set until the mist inside the lid settles down. The exhaust fan is always a good idea for any work area.
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Post by woodman on Mar 23, 2017 15:45:26 GMT -5
I started with a lortone 10 inch, now I have a 18" lortone and a 30 inch one that someone beside myself built. Don't hardly use the 10 inch one any more. You will always find a rock that you want to cut that your saw will not handle.
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Getta Grip
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Post by Getta Grip on Mar 23, 2017 16:43:35 GMT -5
That's a really great setup! After reading this thread I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to repent. I'm sure the Bible says, "Thou shalt not covet thy neighbors saw or his rocks or any other thing that is part of thy neighbors rock hobby." Jasper 9:11
I'm in trouble with that one, I tell ya!
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