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Post by Bluesky78987 on Nov 26, 2017 14:01:55 GMT -5
Congrats rockjunquie! Looking forward to the theme for December!
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Nov 26, 2017 13:42:40 GMT -5
Thanks Nate. Will check that out.
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Nov 26, 2017 9:38:11 GMT -5
I want to order more and replumb my waste bucket setup. It is thin and flexible and has a special end on it that the clamp goes around. Thanks!
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Nov 25, 2017 20:20:46 GMT -5
Duke, I just found this in Barranca Diamond's online manual. Not sure if it is any use.
Never run a diamond blade dry as this can immediately damage your blade. Use one of the oils/coolants recommended below. Coolant should be kept clean and below 100° F. Sludge should be removed periodically and replaced with fresh coolant so that your cuts will be clean and your blades will not be damaged.
Shell Diala Ax and Amber Neutral 100 Non-hazmat replacement oil for electrical transformer cooling. Excellent lubricating properties for blades and saw parts. Flushes sludge from rock easily, degreases easily, and sludge settles in saw tank well. In Southern California, Shell Diala Ax can be purchased from Dion and Sons, Inc (www.dionandsons.com).
Chevron Texaco Bright-Cut A chlorine-free cutting oil with reduced sulfur and fat content. Light in color and low in odor.
Hyvolt II Electrical transformer cooling oil. A highly re ned petroleum product, available from some non-Shell oil distributors, typically only in 55 gallon drums. Same properties and performance as Shell Amber Neutral 100.
Chevron Superla #5 Food grade mineral oil. Non-hazardous lubricating oil for bakeries, breweries and food processing machinery. Good lubricating proper- ties, degreases and settles sludge well. Can go rancid over time (1 year or less).
AVATEC 80 Food grade mineral oil, excellent for slab sawing in all our slab saws.
Texaco ALMAG Pure petroleum based machining cutting oil. Good for slab sawing but very strong odor. Often the cheapest priced oil available but odor is tough to eliminate.
Roc Cut Roc Cut from Diamond Paci c is a new synthetic water soluble cutting additive with rust inhibitors. Mix 30 to 1 (water to Roc Cut).
Smokey's EZ Cut Synthetic water based cutting agaent (mix ratio 2oz per gallon).
Roc-Oil Roc-Oil from Diamond Paci c is an oil coolant for heavy duty cutting. Provides excellent blade protection and will not cause rust to your blade or saw.
Water Water is not recommended as a cutting uid as it is a coolant only and does not promote good cutting performance and can shorten blade life and often requires frequent blade sharpening. However, it can be used if a water soluble synthetic agent/additive such as Smokey's EZ Cut or Diamond Paci c Roc Cut is used to extend blade life and promote improved sawing. Even with additives, frequent blade sharpening may be required. These additives have rust inhibiting properties but oxidation can still result over time as mist and heat can cover the blade arbor threaded shaft and jam nut with water during and after sawing. For this reason, if water with or without an additive is used as a cutting uid, the user is advised to use water displacing WD-40 sprayed on the blade core and shaft/nut after every cutting session to inhibit rust formation.
Under NO circumstances should any of the following fluids be used in any of our lapidary saws: Automotive Antifreeze Coolant Ethylene glycol based automotive antifreeze and its vapors are considered hazardous and toxic. Propylene glycol based antifreeze is nontoxic but has practically no lubricating properties; it functions as a coolant only and its use will lead to rapid blade wear and dulling. Automotive Transmission Fluid Does not have adequate lubricating proprieties for our saws; vapors are considered hazardous and toxic. CNC Machining Fluids Water soluable synthetic coolants (i.e. Valenite or Cimtool) are often mixed in a 20:1 blend with water. Fluid vapors are considered hazardous. These uids do not have adequate lubricating or rust inhibiting properties for the cast iron and steel parts in our slab and trim saws. Diesel, Heating Oil and Kerosene Very flammable with a low ash point. At least 3 of our commercial cutting customers in Arizona and Paci c Northwest have burned down their shops using these uids. Can be very tough to degrease the residue and aroma out of the cut slabs. These uids are cheap, but very hazardous to use. Diesel is a benzene compound which is carcinogenic. All these uids can cause severe skin rashes and other ailments.
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Nov 24, 2017 12:02:22 GMT -5
Thanks, but I'll pass.
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Nov 24, 2017 12:00:36 GMT -5
Hm, that would be great! Their website says the schedule will be up "the week after thanksgiving". I guess that means next week.
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Nov 23, 2017 8:37:53 GMT -5
That bench top looks sweeeeet! Your construction skills are coming in really useful. Can't wait to see all the gizmos and doodads you construct to hold your small tools.
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Nov 22, 2017 20:21:03 GMT -5
Wow, whew, you just saved me $119! Thank you thank you thank you! That's the one I was going to get. What the hell, premade cuff? Not cool! That's 2/3 of it, making the cuff that you put the stones into! Might be worth protesting with your credit card company? And he's not even selling it on a site where you can review it.
There's so little on the internet about how to do inlay - I'm seriously debating taking Inlay 1 and Inlay 2 back to back at WH next year. Gonna be checking their schedule on Friday. Dunno. I can fly to Atlanta, but seems like there's no good way to get to the school from there and I'm not renting a car for 2 weeks!
Sometimes an inlay class pops up here or there, I'll be on the lookout.
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Nov 22, 2017 20:15:14 GMT -5
Thanks, but that's too big for me to cut.
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Nov 22, 2017 20:13:45 GMT -5
itumble4u, I didn't even make the connection to Boy George! Are you the same Randy with a dog named Karma? And, Duke is going to look as good as that Mr. Clean dude after all the elbow grease he'll be spending keeping that shop spic and span!
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Nov 22, 2017 17:15:54 GMT -5
Ahhh, Thanks! I couldn't figure out why it wouldn't turn orange. Garage Rocker! That video is your fault, I am blind now!
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Nov 22, 2017 17:11:37 GMT -5
Dang, too slow. One can never have too many of those!
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Nov 22, 2017 16:59:59 GMT -5
Thanks a lot, @garagerocker, I can't un-see that now!
At this rate, Duke, have you thought about installing a central vacuum system (not air mover, vacuum)?
I started writing that as a joke, but now that I think about it, it would be super handy!
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Nov 21, 2017 19:35:17 GMT -5
I like those designs! You're going to be best friends with your saw after sawing out that picture! Hey what's the name of the inlay instructor you liked? I found an inlay video on the internet but it's expensive, only want to get it if it's by him.
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Nov 21, 2017 18:35:14 GMT -5
Beach scoops . . . to be used with a metal detector I guess? Or to scoop rocks out of a very cold lake?
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Nov 21, 2017 16:43:23 GMT -5
Ah yes, rockjunquie, my favorites, those curls of silver from trimming metal with bench shears! What are those mesh scoop things TheRock?
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Nov 21, 2017 10:14:36 GMT -5
Saw a couple of those in Tucson - holly molly they are gorgeous!
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Nov 20, 2017 22:06:28 GMT -5
Susan, I totally love that you say "rad". That's a throwback from my skateboard days... Sweetsauce!! Mel!! Color me jealous I might be stuck in the Socal 80s . . . we might be around the same age I expect. Mel, what are you making with your new toy? Inquiring minds want to know!
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Nov 19, 2017 17:06:25 GMT -5
I like the Moroccan seam agate. That stuff is so bright!
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Post by Bluesky78987 on Nov 19, 2017 17:04:57 GMT -5
Sweet! Let us know how it works out!
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