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kokosnood
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New Rock Saw questions. Oct 17, 2021 17:59:32 GMT -5

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Post by kokosnood on Oct 17, 2021 17:59:32 GMT -5

Hi,

I received the SKIL tile saw as a gift for my 50th birthday. I used it today for the first time, and it works well. Thank you for the advice on both the saw and the blades.

I watched this video:

So I wore my dark glasses and earplugs. But is silicosis a real threat if I'm cutting one or two rocks? I'm using the saw going away from me and outdoors. Now I'm all paranoid. What about the wet rock dust on my shirt? Could that dry out and give me silicosis after I'm done cutting?

What kind of breathing protection do you all use for cutting rocks on a wet tile saw outdoors???

Also, what do you think about this guys "brick trick" to prep the blade???

Thanks!!!!!

Starguy driving up their electric bill Member since January 2014 Posts: 2,580	New Rock Saw questions. Oct 17, 2021 18:49:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Starguy on Oct 17, 2021 18:49:15 GMT -5 As long as you are wet sawing, silicosis shouldn’t be an issue
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New Rock Saw questions. Oct 18, 2021 12:18:41 GMT -5 rewdownunder likes this

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Kokosnood, I would wear a high quality mask any time you are cutting and dust is produced. I use a fan that directs the vapor away from me when cutting on a trim saw outside the garage or shaping a cab in the garage. I am not a doctor but but think you will cut down on your chances of getting silicosis if you follow my suggestions. I will also mention that it is not good for the lungs to take in a lot of mineral oil mist when trimming or using a larger saw. When I sharpen my 14" saw blade I use either obsidian, old brick or a grinding wheel and cut about 20-25 square inches. Run your finger nail tip to check for diamond exposure or rough surface.

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