It's probably somewhere in the archives (but I can't find it) but I need to know a couple of things about the use of graphites in various applications.
First as a backing for the platen; rumour control says that it will help belts run cooler...does it? Does it affect the 'squareness' of the cut because of a pad between the belt and the platen?
Second; what about graphite applied to the back of the belts. Any tracking or dust concerns here?
Third; toxidity...as my shop is in the basement of my house I really don't want the kids to start headbanging because of me (I can hear the Mrs. now..."It's all your fault"). Besides they've got lots of other reasons!
On a related but non-graphite matter; Grease sticks...do they work as advertised? Will they reduce build up and improve the finish? Is there a grit size that's effective/non-effective?
I realize that y'all are busier than one armed paper hangars but if you could see it in your heart to help out a poor, old wannabe blade maker I would sure appreciate it. Thanks
Dileas Gu Brath
First as a backing for the platen; rumour control says that it will help belts run cooler...does it? Does it affect the 'squareness' of the cut because of a pad between the belt and the platen?
Second; what about graphite applied to the back of the belts. Any tracking or dust concerns here?
Third; toxidity...as my shop is in the basement of my house I really don't want the kids to start headbanging because of me (I can hear the Mrs. now..."It's all your fault"). Besides they've got lots of other reasons!
On a related but non-graphite matter; Grease sticks...do they work as advertised? Will they reduce build up and improve the finish? Is there a grit size that's effective/non-effective?
I realize that y'all are busier than one armed paper hangars but if you could see it in your heart to help out a poor, old wannabe blade maker I would sure appreciate it. Thanks
Dileas Gu Brath
