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Getting a kool mist or a knock off is a little cumbersome because I will need to get a decent compressor also.
So, I purchased the mister in the photos for 3.50 (clearance at Lowe’s). The mister itself works great, but not for this application. Even with my hose on full blast, with water dripping down the belt, the blade bevel was still getting hot to the touch after a few seconds with fairly heavy pressure. It was a slightly used 36 VSM. So, to be sure, I put a brand new blaze 40 and same thing. I don’t see how a kool mist can be better.
Am I misunderstanding what a Kool Mist system does? I was under the impression I could go from having the 45s cut into the bevel to zero behind the edge with a worn belt without removing the blade more than was needed to check progress. I even set up my ladder to make sure the mister was above where I was grinding thinking the water was not getting to the side touching the belt. If the videos work you can see how much water it is. Much more than the drop or two every few seconds that I have read recommended here as enough to keep the blade cool.
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