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From: "Simon Brown" <moonsong@zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz>
Date: Sun, 30 May 2004 08:46:30 +1000
Subject: 2 granite carving sequences

Quoted text begins.cut thick aluminum plate with soap and water as a lubricant for the
carbide blade
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Bob, Thanks for the information about steel-working tools. The tip about
soap and water is interesting, something I must try- the water in Brisbane
is hard, and a little soap will add to its wetting properties.

Your air tools are fine for working steel, but how do the bearings stand up
to abrasive stone dust and mud? I bought a cheap 5" angle air sander, fitted
a diamond saw blade, and made a water attachment point on the guard. I have
to regularly pulling it apart to replace bearings and re-grease the drive
gears because water and fine grit enters the housing.

Simon

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