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NEON- Re: Grinder Dust
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DATE: 8/11/96 3:51 AM
Re: Re: NEON- Glass Saw Dust
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>>I just mounted my bench grinder on the wall to a shelf
where I can use it more easily to sharpen my files. It's now just about 2 feet
from my cross fires. To my astonishment, whenever I sharpen my files now, I see
the effect in the lighted crossfires, like a bunch of fireflies or sparklers.
This dust, which is absolutely invisible to the eye due to being so fine, is
clearly visible when it hits the crossfires. Being metal, it lights up when
heated to a high heat, causing a sparkler effect. You can't see it, believe me
on that. It also sets off the smoke alarm on the wall, every time. This is a
revelation, and I don't like to breathe this stuff now. Also, now I know what it
is I am smelling after using the grinder, that strange metallic smell. SO what
is the effect of breathing the dust off of a metal file when it is sharpened?
Should we all use a dust catcher on our grinders? Is there a buildup in the
lungs? Anyone know this? Jeff Golin<<
For what it's worth, I keep a large magnet, from a long dead loudspeaker, stuck
onto the gringer where all the metal particles pass it. It's amazing how fast
it grows a metalic 'beard'. Try it - it catches at least half of the filings.
Telford Dorr
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