Sharpeners Report Newsletter by Judith Brenner

August 2013 2014 August

UNIQUE PULLEY SET-UP FOR CHAINSAW CHAINS BEWARE OF CARBIDE DUST –

GOING TO THE Prevents TanglingIWF? 10’ Loops While Sharpening by Danielle Fraser Plut

ISKA will be at booth #4347 at the International Woodworking Fair Aug. 20-23. The International Saw & Knife Association will host members at a gathering Friday night, and will be recruiting more members at this large show where several associate members have exhibits.

M550CNC. (See photos.) “Exciting Since they were thing about the KS is that it’s a big indesigned to strategidustrial knife grinder andcut neither cally humanus or our competition brings one this large bones, chainsaws to the show very often. The exhibit were very small will feature this onewhen withthey a 10”were wheel, 12HP motor, and PLC programming invented in 1783. with electronic downfeed,” Dave said. Serendipitously, He noted that Colonial’s 550CNC the invention of the SouthEast Tool, Booth # 4753, will offer some excitement in that itsaw is a mechanized be showing many new items, “includ- full PC controlled Top grinder that progressed throughing insert bits and new 3D Carving can do all common out tooth geometries civilization, bits,” says Chuck Hicks. predominantly for it but still sells for under $50,000. “So the lumber business but also forbrings cuttingadvanced concrete and sculpting. top wood and face grinding Colonial Saw, Booth #5523, will chainsaws need to be sharpened frequently For optimal performance capabilities back within reach of the display 5 grinding machines: and are sharpened on a grinder wheel. Grinding 10’said. loops of chainsaw average shop,” he chain is part of Mark and Holly Peterson’s sharpening business, Superior Sharpening. They’ve modified grinder adding Vollmera-Silvey Booth510 # 6513 willby have the upright holders for the chain andnew pulleys to keep long chains from Loroch PowerStar 850 as one of tangling during the process. the big head line machines for cold It acuts basic, norolls loadof The 10’ chains they sharpen are saw for asharpening. giant saw that large simpler machine at a base of brown kraft paper that are used for making bags, boxes andprice packaging offering a step for up from materials. The kraft paper is the$103,000, most demanding material a sawa Tempo, Echo Star or because it is hard, compact, dry Schmitt and abrasive so itEyan, requires sharpening the Rekor 40B, per George Brown. only after cutting as few as 10 paper rolls. They receive 15-30 of the “A CHD270that Toprequire & Face Grinder dulled chains at a time from the Classic paper company, detangling with all the No bells & whistles will be on and inspection before the grinding process. cleaning is required, ABM 550CNC Top Grinder (pictured); although Mark and Holly have invented inexpensive system for Top display,”ansays George. The CP200 UTMA LC35eCNC 4+1rusted Tool &chains. Cutter The chain is run through the grinder twice, cleaning and Face grinder, first introduced in Grinder; UTMA AL805 CNC Face & Top once to sharpen the left side cutters, to sharpen the“Supportright 2011then willagain be shown as well. Grinder; MVM LA500 Circular Grinder; side cutters, one tooth at aand time,ing adjusting the plate to 35° on both Partners Gerling & Zoller willsides. be an MVM KS2100 Knife Grinder. The depth gauges on the chains at must be ground periodically ouralso booth. Gerlingdown Brazing machine to accommodate loss of the metal material. demo and Zoller Smile - tool pre-setter andHolly’s measuring demoblack will It’s actually a boring, dirty job leaving facemachine covered with also dust be a and partgrinding of the Vollmer Booth,” material from paper particles, metal material. FortuGeorge said.just grinder wheel replacenately the grinder needs little maintenance; ment. Typically the resin wheel wears down from an 8 inch diameter to #7191, 4 inches in diameter after 40-50Equipment chains. TheirLtd, system is to will fold have the chain power demo andit grind on the folonce so they’re handling a 5’ length andtowrapping with tape in four lowing machines: places and hanging it after they’ve sharpened it. Eyan 4 Axis CNC HSS Saw Grinder 2 Axis “Pulley”; Eyan continued on CNC page 5 Circular Knife Grinder; NU5A 5 Axis Dave Rakauskas says the new ones to see is the MVM KS2100 and AB... continued on page 6

NEBRASKA BLADES WORKSHOP RECAP Sharpeners Report did some digCobalt-Tungsten Carbide Anticipated To Cause Cancer

ging find outdemonstrated the latest research BobtoSchiessl his clipper blade sharpening at his on carbide dust, andmachine our News Nebraska Blades Workshop, held Blog at Sharpeners-Report.com earlier this year in Seward, offers excerpts from national NB. There were research “Round Robin” presentations health reports that tool all saw day,sharpeners and sharpeners pracand shouldcould know. tice on four machines set up there The U.S. Department of Health andHuman get feedback from Bob.the Also at and Services released the Spring Workshops were Wolff 12th Report on Carcinogens just Industries and The Edge Pro, along two years ago Brooks which added with Dennis who talked about Cobalt-tungsten carbide to its list. NBTSG Certification. Here’s what you can do to strive for a continuously safe workplace Clipper Repair Session and stay healthy. The bottom line: periodic medical examinations are recommended for sharpeners who grind carbide saws, tips and tools. That’s not new, since Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) have noted for more than a decade that those who are regularly exposed to the Offeringdust a wonderful educational related or mist need to take seminar was Jason Sturm Pro who precautions. WhatofisThe newEdge is that spent time answering questions on the permissible exposure limits in the Andis and Oster products and how U.S. may not adequately protect to troubleshoot and repair them. workers. As recently as 2011, the National Toxology Program revised and listed Cobalt-Tungsten Carbide as one of six items added to its Annual Report on Carcinogens. The NTP published that Cobalt Tungsten Carbide is “reasonable anticipated to cause cancer.” “Dust” continued on page 3 Ronnie Hemsworth of The Edge Pro was demonstrating Clipper repair/ rotary motor clippers. Here, they are working on an Andis AGC clipper.

Change Your Filters! It's Health and Safety Month!

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Change Filters; Check CoolantÕs ph. balance; Run a healthy, safe shop!

EDITOR’S CORNER EDITOR’SCORNER CORNER EDITOR’S Dear Readers, EDITOR’S CORNER

Did you know that most people overestimate what they Dear Readers, This issue is hot! We have to match the outside can doDear in one year, but underestimate what they can do Readers, temps so we loaded with hot to topics, but This issue is We have thefirst, outsidea in five years? Evenhot! if it you’ve been inmatch business longer, hydrate! Working in the heat, particularly if you This issue is hot! We have to match the temps so we loaded it with hot topics, but first, 5 year vision going forward is healthier than theoutside status are doing routes inside a hot vehicle, working inyou aa temps so we loaded it with hot topics, but first, hydrate! Working in the heat, particularly if quo. Will you be experimenting and teaching yourself hydrate! Working in the heat, particularly if you are doing routes inside a hot vehicle, working in a hot shop, or working outside in your mobile unit, new method to sharpen, or launching a new service that are doing routes inside a hot vehicle, working in a hotskills shop, or up working outside in your unit, take care to load the coolers with ice, mobile drink requires outside of your comfort zone? Let’s flutalk hot shop, oryou working outside in with your mobile taketake carebreaks. to load up the coolers ice, drink flu-first may ids, and When your body overheats, you self-discipline. If spend your self-discipline fuelunit, take carecramps. to load upyou the coolers with ice, drink fluids, and take breaks. When your body overheats, youfuel first develop heat If don't cool down, you may progress too quickly, you burn out. If you spend your self-discipline toomay slowly, ids, and of take breaks. When your body overheats, you first may develop heat cramps. If you don't cool down, you may progress to symptoms heat exhaustion, such as heavy sweating, nausea, you miss the key period where it works. (I’ve done both, how about you?) develop heat cramps. If faint. you don't cool down, you maysharpener progress to symptoms of heat exhaustion, as heavy sweating, nausea, lightheadedness Yousuch know Try setting a new and habitfeeling and give yourself aprobably full month untilathe habit reaches to symptoms of heat exhaustion, such as heavy sweating, lightheadedness and feeling faint. You probably know a sharpener who has suffered these symptoms, and plenty will tell you a nausea, visit equilibrium. lightheadedness feeling faint. probably know a sharpener hascosts suffered these symptoms, and plenty will tellrisks. you a visit to thewho clinic youand time, money andYou is not worth the who has suffered these symptoms, and plenty will tell you a visit to the clinic costs you time, money and is not worth the risks. Back to the thought of accomplishing lots more than you thought you could to the clinic costs you time, money and is not worth the risks. While we consider health for 3rd a second, Sharpeners Report heard in fiveWhile years. August marks my year publishing this newsletter. So by we consider health for a second, Sharpeners Report heard from a few sharpeners who have cancer or know others that do. It’s Year 3, Creative Lakes Media hasfor increased circulation, there still is It’s While health a second, Sharpeners Report heard from a we fewconsider sharpeners who have cancer or know but others that do. now the National Toxology Report that fine carbide dust is likely a lot in more room for growth. Your referrals are appreciated! We are proud from a few sharpeners who have cancer orfine know othersdust thatisdo. It’s now in the National Toxology Report that carbide likely to cancer. ViewView highlights oftrade the national report to cause be planning another full spectrum show in Minneapolis inresearch Spring now in the National Toxology Report fine carbide dust isresearch likely to cause cancer. highlights of latest thethat latest national report findings on Sharpeners-Report.com. 2015,findings and produce an even Sharpeners’ Supplier Directory 2016! to cause cancer. Viewgrander highlights of the latest national reportinresearch on Sharpeners-Report.com. Plan ahead for your business, and use self-discipline to get there. We enjoy findings on Sharpeners-Report.com. Let’s hear and from readers about whatwhat youyou useuse to minimize thethe Let’s hearsharpening from readers systems to minimize your ideas tips.about Send insystems what works you! risk. There are at least 50 options out there. Which ones work for Let’s hear from about whatout systems you useones to minimize risk. There are atreaders least 50 options there. Which work forthe you? risk. None workare great unless you you change filters in coolant systems, There at least 50 options out there. Which work for you? None work great unless change filters in ones coolant systems, installyou? and use collectors or other air filtration We areare None work unless you change filterssystems. in systems. coolant systems, install anddust use dustgreat collectors or other air filtration We featuring a case study ofcollectors one that decided to make thethe investinstall anda use or other air filtration systems. We are featuring casedust study of shop one shop that decided to make investManaging Editor and Publisher featuring a case study of one shop that decided to make the investment ment to gettorid theofsmoky oil and dust,dust, andand another thatthat invested getofrid the smoky oil and another invested ment to get ridand of the oil worthwhile. andworthwhile. dust, andShare another that invested in a collector, mist collector, andsmoky see why it’s Share your set in a mist see why it’s your set upup in next a mist collector, with us month. next month.and see why it’s worthwhile. Share your set up with us with us next month. www.clipperpartsoutlet.com you work to make scary sharp, don’t scary sick WhileWhile you work to make toolstools scary sharp, don’t get get scary sick While you work to make tools scary sharp, don’t get scary sick along the way. fortworthshaver@gmail.com along the way. along the way.

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be very good investments. Ask your coolant supplier and filtration Evaluation system supplier about ideal mainBob usedplans a blade He tenance to tension changescale. coolant noted that if a blade pulls at 3.5 and replace filters. Follow a regipounds, your tool is in good shape. men of routine maintenance, clean “However, realize that a loose blade yourread shop down can as floor low asand 1 lb.wipe In that case, it machines. “Dirtytension. machines willthat would need spring When cost you money, and a clean happens, you have to have the blade machine willand make you disassembled bend themoney,” spring,” he says Don Sylvester of Masaid. “When I am going DB to add spring tension, want to do iscarbide use my chines. what “I’veI seen caked pliers to to bring the arch around, and dust up 3 inches high in coolant! over-bend using pliers. theyaare The dust isit so fine, youIfneed assembled, I canand takecoolant pressure off at mist collector filters. the end with a screwdriver.” There are many options on the market great, He notedand thatsome in all work clippers, the Oster some are mediocre.” and Andis sockets are interchangeIn addition, some sharpeners wear face masks. The NIOSH respirator approval regulation defines the term N95 to refer to a filter class that removes at least 95% of airborne particles during “worse case” testing using a “mostpenetrating” sized particle during NIOSH testing. Here’s a link to “approved” respirators. http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/to pics/respirators/disp_part/RespPhoto taken May 2014, Linda Schissl. Source2.html. ADVISORY: Watch for respirators misrepresented as NIOSH-approved!

relatively recent, MSDS sheets do not to the latest research, nor ablerefer but the “Andis seem to be better made,” he said. The changed. socket is probably have OSHA limits Public the most replaced part. Glides also comments to the Federal Register are common to replace, but Oster and challenged the NTP findings, but Andis glides are not interchangeable. NTP’s public response stands by He2011 pointed out that one should its report, referring to itslook to see if a blade is worn out. “Test cuts cited studies.

against the setter.owner, Sometimes blade Jane Burmaster, Eidethe Saw was removed correctly using the Andis & Tool, was frustrated by the oil or Oster trigger, it might be bent, and mist sticking to her computer you need to bang it with the setter to daily. “It was ruining my PC, and straighten it out. contaminating the cold saw mawill tell you. Put a red x on the blade, “Now I am going to examine the chines and other equipment,” she and inform the customer. The U.S. Department ofYou’ll Healthruin blade, using magnification. You yourHuman plate byServices re-sharpening worn out said. Her existing filtration system and Secretary need see“Iifwas the tips broke had totogo. using the off. dry If it blades,” he said. Kathleen Sebelius released the doesn’t cut after you sharpen filter system. As we switchedit,tochips 12th Report on Carcinogens on Next, Bob did a preliminary cleaning, oil and tips broken will the reason. coolant yearsoff ago forbesome June with or revised and at10, that2011 point, if innew the shop, would machines You can’tthat sharpen it to match the are not enclosed listings, including remove any human Cobalt-tungsten hair or animal broken tip. If you are going ahead, I we needed something different. carbide. The he’d Report Carcinodebris. Then oil itonand then just stroke against the diamond hone plate. I put a shower around the gens is with a congressionally wipe (RoC) them off the Scot Shop I wash the platecurtain with a brillo /steel old Vollmer.” Jane researched and mandated, science-based, public Towels. “On the sockets, I do wipe wool pad once in a while. We used liked products bytoday, ABSolent, a them off in pairs.”that is prepared to dothe “Figure 8s” but it slides health document Swedish company with a US ofeasier and easier, there is no bite to it, for the HHS Secretary by the Na“Next, we set the sockets with a socket fice in Raleigh, NC. “They of so I feel it’s good. Look at the tips for tional Toxicology Program. The setter. The sockets match the side of discoloration. thenyou flip all my the stone and course want toI sell report identifies agents, subthe saddle on the housing unit hinge. give it two more passes. Then I flip the piping, but I was able to use some stances, mixtures, and exposure stone over to the fine side. It will existing piping here, and use theslide circumstances that are known or like skates. I keep the to pressure pretty HEPA filters. It used be smoky reasonably anticipated to cause hard,” he said. and cloudy, and now we saw an cancer in humans. air measure before and after. The Grit Application Visit Sharpeners-Report.com for $13,000 investment makes this complete links to the reports and Bob told thebetter Workshop attendees place much to work in andthat relevant findings excerpts. Follow preserve no matterthe how you chargewith the plate, equipment, at “if safety precautions and don’t skimp least you have 20 percent of grit left six machines operating on the plate, you’ve lost efficiency. a light on maintenance in your shop! cleaner,” she said. Eide wasDo able to spray, one or two squirts. Look for Many Discussion leaders at our quickly sell the old Viso Clean Airan even look to the plate. Then use spray 2013 Workshop, recommended system to a machinery dealer. lard oil.” Bob said he discovered that changing filters and coolant if he mixes it with H-42, the Virucidal properly, wiping down machines Anti-Bacterial Clipper Disinfectant and washing floors regularly. (this has no vapour, and it won’t cause rust or ruin the tools), it works well. He applied a quarter size, starting in the center to spin and swirl it to an even coat. “I pay special attention to the outside edge,” he said.

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SHARPENING SHEARS EDITOR’S CORNER IS SCIENCE & AN ART –

Dear Readers, By Sidney Rubenstein, Expert Sharpeners, Rosemead, CA issue is hot!you Wehave havetotogetmatch(Ithe outside TheThis science is where have seen people use anything from temps it with hot topics, to. The Artso is we howloaded to get there. 1000but gritfirst, to 1 micron), I usually use a 6000 gritifdiamond stone. Place both hydrate! Working in the heat, particularly you There threeroutes basic parts; outside your thumbs in at athe pivot more towards areare doing insidethe a hot vehicle, working edge, the hone line, and the set (bend) the inside edge and with about 10 lbs. hot shop, or working outside in your mobile unit, of the blade. downward pressure take care to load up the coolers with ice, drink flu- draw back then forward and back a couple of times. and edge take on breaks. When your body overheats, you first may Theids, outside a convex scisPick up the blade and look at the mark cramps. Ifwith you adon't cool down, you may progress sor develop is science.heat It can be done you have left. If it is all silver at the properly set up machine. angle to symptoms of heatThe exhaustion, such heavy sweating, nausea, edgeasyou are done, if there is one spot should be 45 degrees or sharper. For lightheadedness and feeling faint. You know a sharpener with probably red then put it back on the stone slidewho cutting should be at least 5 to has itsuffered these symptoms, and plenty willintell a visit with the thumbs theyou same place, put 10 degrees sharper depending on to the clinic costs you time,the moneyone andfinger is notatworth the risks. that spot and do it again. quality of the scissors. You should startWhile on thewe least abrasivehealth material consider foryou a second, Sharpeners Report heard The “sett” of the blade is all art. Meaneedfrom to get the job done. a few sharpeners who have cancer or know others that do.should It’s sured against a flat metal there be space visible between theismetal now in the National Toxology Report that fine carbide dust likely I have wheels of 250 grit, 1000 grit and the inside of the blade between to(Cubic cause cancer. View highlights CBN Boron Nitride), 6000 grit of the latest national report research the ride line (across the back of the findings onTrizact, Sharpeners-Report.com. CBN, 5 micron and 3 micron blade) and the tip of the blade. Ideally polycrystalline diamond suspension the high spot 2/3 of thethe way Let’s hear from readers about what systems youshould use tobeminimize on a wool polishing pad. If there is towards the pivot,ones but what is for necesrisk. There are at least 50 options out there. Which work “work” to be done on the scissors, is a filters smoothincurve going all the you? start Nonewith work unless you sary change coolant systems, I usually the great 1000 grit way from ride line to the tip. If this install andisuse dust collectors CBN. If there no damage, I wouldor other air filtration systems. We are isn’t there you have to create it. There a case study of one shop that decided to make the investstartfeaturing with the 6000 grit and some are 2 methods, the bending bar and an ment to get of the smoky times I have just rid started with the oil and dust, and another that invested anvil and hammer. 3 micron polish. in a mist collector, and see why it’s worthwhile. Share your set up with us next month. I use a hammer; I place the blade of The first thing I do is mark the outthe scissors down on a slightly curved sideWhile edge with red marking pen.scary sharp, don’t get scary sick youawork to makefelt tools anvil and steadily hammer on the top Then I dialthe myway. arm to where I want to along of the spine while drawing the blade get to and do a very light scratch test across the anvil. This flattens the spine to see how far I need to go. You might slightly causing it to spread creating a see the line going up the blade at the Managing Editor and Publisher longer top producing a curve. s tip. This indicates you have a torsional edge at the tip. If it’s not too much y ou can raise the tip of the scissor up inIn yourThis fixtureIssue… to straighten scratch test line. Advanced Abrasives Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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Note: Because research is still “Dust” continued from page 1 FILTER OPTION FOR SAW BLADE MANUFACTURERS relatively recent, MSDS sheets do As a precaution, ventilation, dust the collection and filtrationInsystems, competitive and even respirators are likely to world of be very good investments. Ask saw blade your coolant supplier and filtration manufacsystem supplier about ideal mainturing, both tenance plans to change coolant price and and replace filters. Follow a regiquality are important. Manufacturers men of routine maintenance, clean are always looking for a competitive your shop floor and wipe down advantage but few understand that machines. machines will it consists of“Dirty more than the machine cost you money, and aOther cleanimused to make the tools. machine portant elements of the toolmoney,” making will make you process include using of a high says Don Sylvester DB quality Macoolant, proper filtration and temper chines. “I’ve seen caked carbide control of the oil. Many people use dust up to 3 inches high in coolant! basic forms of filtration such as The dust is so fine, you need aa centrifuge system, cartridge or paper roll, mist collector and coolant filters. but there is another option. Transor There are many options on the Filter offers an oil filtration system market and work great, providing oilsome filtered to One Micron some are mediocre.” (absolute). Unique filter elements are cleaned automatically and require no In addition, some sharpeners wear machine down-time and very little face masks. The NIOSH respirator operator Temperature approvalinvolvement. regulation defines the control of the oil to ±2° C is also term N95 to refer to a filter class available. Because carbide is so fine thatsharp removes leastbe 95% of to and it canatoften difficult airborne particles during “worse filter, but Transor cleans even the case” testing using a “mostdirtiest oil to One Micron with a penetrating” sized the particle during single pass through elements.

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Clipping Blade EIDE SAW &Sharpening TOOL 101 ... continued from page 3 INSTALLS NEW not refer to the latest research, from the elements is deposited intonor a work the inside edgeSYSTEM and come out a havebag OSHA limits changed. Public FILTRATION cloth for easy recycling. Carbide comments to the recyclers offer up toFederal $13 perRegister pound challenged thethe NTP findings, but for sludge from Transor System NTP’s public response because of its pure nature.stands Globalby its 2011 referring to its saw bladereport, manufacturers such as MK (USA), WD Quinn citedMorse studies. (USA), ITSAID (Taiwan) and The U.S. Department of Health Siromat (Brazil) report benefits and Human Services Secretary including the following: Kathleen Sebelius released the

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June 10, 2011 with new or revised listings, including Cobalt-tungsten The Report on Carcino- carbide. Improved accuracy gens (RoC)finish is a congressionally & surface mandated, science-based, public - health Extended oil & machine life document that is prepared for thewith HHS Secretary by the NaAlong machining benefits tional Toxicology Program. and carbide reclamation, use of The the report identifies subTransor contributesagents, to the extended stances, mixtures, and exposure life of high-performance saw blade machines. Filtration options are availcircumstances that are known or able for companies of all sizes and reasonably anticipated to cause include systems, individual cancer portable in humans. - Increased wheel life

systems and centralized systems. “We Visit Sharpeners-Report.com for invite you to visit TransorFilter.com complete the of reports and and read thelinks caseto study MK Morse relevant findings Follow and how the Transorexcerpts. System, based in IL, plays an important role in their safety precautions and don’t skimp operation,” said Irv Kaage, President. on maintenance in your shop! Tel: (847) 640-0273.leaders s Many Discussion at our

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Jane Burmaster, owner, Sawme down, nothing falls off soEide that tells & Tool, was frustrated by the oil I don’t have enough grit on the plate.” mist sticking to her computer Bob switched the laser shootdaily. “It was on ruining mybeam, PC, and ing through the center of the plate. contaminating the cold saw ma- “It is goingand to put a line on the side she of the chines other equipment,” blade. A center line of string works, said. Her existing filtration system too, but I prefer the laser,” he said. had to go. “I was using the dry filter As wetoswitched to Usingsystem. the magnetic hold the blade, oil coolant years ago for some he put pressure on it so that it was held down to the teeth. two passes, he machines that areAfter not enclosed wiped downsomething the plate, and then brushed we needed different. with grit to recharge thethe plate. Ithe putplate a shower curtain around old Vollmer.” Jane researched and De-Magnetize Time liked ABSolent, After the the products blades areby sharpened, youa Swedish company with a US ofneed to de-magnetize them and blow fice Raleigh, “They of on theminout. “If youNC. examine them course want to sell you all the a microscope, you’ll see the grit is piping, but I was toClean use some still in between theable teeth. them with a nylon brush andand the use Nebraska existing piping here, the Bladesfilters. degreaser, mixed or even HEPA It used to 4:1 be smoky 5:1, cloudy, as a bath.and If the blade stillandirty, and now we is saw try measure a safety pin or dental air before and instrument after. The to remove debris, or soak them soap $13,000 investment makes in this and water while you do invoices,” place much better to work in andBob suggested. preserve the equipment, with at least sixreassemble machinesthe operating Lastly, blades and do cleaner,” said. for Eide to the test furshe method thewas finalable inspection. quickly sell the old Viso Clean Air system to a machinery dealer. He reminds those interested that thorough training takes at least an hour and a half, and this was an abbreviated demonstration. s Thumb trouble? Try the new Clipper blade setback fixture! It does the setback for you!

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Dear Readers, CNC Spiral Router Bit Grinder; Ceia • Great Lakes Tool Co #4255 Ultrasonic Cleaning machine; Akemat • Charles Schmidt & Co. #5514 issueand is the hot!Akemat We have to match• the outside TopThis Grinder; Face RKO Saw #4462 temps so will we loaded with hot but first, Grinder. “We also be it showing ourtopics, • Hickory Saw & Tool #4560 Working in theand heat, if Saw you Shop Supplies #4225 line hydrate! of Stark HSS Cold Saws weparticularly • Moon’s willare be introducing a line of European • Peerless Saw doing routes inside a hot vehicle, working in #6520 a made Titanium coatedoutside carbidein your • Popular hot shop, orPVD working mobileTool unit,#7842 tipped saw blades for both noncoolers ferrouswith • Riverside take care to load up the ice, drinkTool flu-#6000 and ids, wood cutting applications,” says • Sharp Tool Co. #7000 and take breaks. When your body overheats, you first may Robdevelop Rzasa. heat cramps. If you don't cool • Skarpaz #4635 down, you may progress • SouthEast Tool #4753 symptoms of heat exhaustion, such as heavy sweating, nausea, DB to Machines invites sharpeners • Vollmer USA #6513 lightheadedness andAndorin feeling faint. You probably know a sharpener to see a new high quality who has suffered these symptoms, andofplenty will tell automatic carbide tip brazing machine As this writing, theyou top a20visit states tointhe clinic costs you time,atmoneyfor andadvanced is not worth the risks. made China and demonstrated registration are: Georbooth for JunZhi #6419. “Bring a saw gia, Florida, North Carolina, Indiana, While health Report heardTexas, blade & tipswe to consider the machine showfor & a second, Ohio,Sharpeners Alabama, Pennsylvania, fromtipa your few saw sharpeners or know others thatCarolina, do. It’s we will for you,”who Donhave cancer California, Illinois, South now in the National Toxology Report that fineMinnesota, carbide dust likely Sylvester says. Tennessee, NewisYork, to cause cancer. View highlights of the latest national report research

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Wisconsin, Michigan, Massachusetts, Virginia, Louisiana and Missouri. “We are up across the board, more exhibits, August 2013 Vol.and 32, No. 8; attendees,” more products more Copyright 1981-2013, Published monthly. IWF 2014 chairman and Weinig/HolzPrincipal publisher’s office: Her director of marketing Rick HanCREATIVE MEDIA, LLC of seeing nigan said. LAKES “The importance P O Box 16281 products firsthand MINNEAPOLIS, MN and 55416engaging faceto-face with industry experts is key to Judith Brenner, our industry’s The IWF trade Managing Editorgrowth.” and Publisher show brings together industry leaders Print/Web Classified Ads: and showcases innovative products, Free for subscribers selling used equipment machinery, materials, design (> 4 lines (about 20 words), $6 perand line.)an Non-subscribers: $6 per line print/$12 expanded conference. IWF 2014 per will Online. Deadline: of month. beline held Aug. 20-23 15th in Atlanta at the Advertisers: Artwork Deadline: Georgia World Congress Center. 10thindustry of each month for next issue. For updates, visit Subscription or Ad Inquiries: www.iwfatlanta.com. s (952) 406-8870 Email: sharpenersreport @comcast.net Web: Sharpeners-Report.com

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Advanced Abrasives Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 AWFS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Carbide Dust Dangers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chain Saw Chain Sharpening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Clipper Dial Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Filtration Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Hand Knife Sharpening. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Industry Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Sharper Wit column. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 &10

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Note: Because research is still relatively recent, MSDS sheets do As a precaution, ventilation, dust notgo refer theNBTSG latest research, August 20-23 overtothe standards nor and collection and filtration systems, International Woodworking Fair expectations and answer anyPublic queshave OSHA limits changed. and even respirators are likely to (IWF) in Atlanta, GA. IWFAtlanta. comments tions thattoparticipants may have. the Federal Register becom veryShow. goodChairman investments. Rick Ask Hannigan challenged The clipper blades and shears used the NTP findings, but your supplier and filtration sayscoolant there will be more exhibitors for certification will be provided NTP’s public response stands by system supplier about idealatmainand expects larger crowds the but tools, equipment, & to supplies its 2011 report, referring its tenance plans toindustry changetrade coolant year’s biggest show. are NOT provided. Must bring own cited studies. and replace filters. Follow a regitools and equipment or make special August thru August 24 in advance to borrow men of 22 routine maintenance, clean Thearrangements U.S. Department of Health Clipper Shack offering a hands them fromServices other attendees. your shop floor and wipe down and Human Secretary on Demonstration session for the machines. “Dirty machines will Kathleen Sebelius Ez-Vex and the Nipper Sharpening November 2014 released the cost you money, and a clean 12th Report on Beauty Carcinogens on Systems, Englewood Fl. International Sharpeners machine June 10, 2011 with new or revised will make you money,” By Appointment only. Call Mike Assoc. (IBSA) Certification event, listings, including Cobalt-tungsten says Don Sylvester of DB Maat 740-671-1940. for shear sharpening certifications. carbide. The Report on Carcinochines. “I’ve seen caked carbide September April(RoC) 29 – May 2, 2015 is a congressionally dust up to 327-29 inches high in coolant! gens National Beauty Tool Sharpeners Sharpeners Report Workshop mandated, science-based, public The dust is so fine, you need a Guild (NBTSG) Certification event & Trade Show Wed.-Sat. in health document mist collector and coolant filters. at the Hilton Kansas City Airport Minneapolis. that is prepared for the HHS Secretary by the NaThere many on the Hotelare in Mo. foroptions shears and clipper are hosting aProgram. training session tional The or market and some work great, blade sharpening. Tel: 770-972-4332 If you Toxicology event, contact the Editor to be report identifies agents, sub- listed. some are mediocre.” Guild Workshops will be held prior s the convention on Friday, Sept Intoaddition, some sharpeners wear stances, mixtures, and exposure circumstances that are known or SHARP EDGES 26th. ThereThe willNIOSH be morning workface masks. respirator reasonably anticipated to cause SHARPENING SERVICE shops (9AM - Noon)defines and afternoon approval regulation the cancer in humans. workshops - 4PM). Conventerm N95 to (1PM refer to a filter class TRAINING, MACHINE SALES

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Generally, when is it best to use Diamond and CBN TheDear heart Readers, and soul of the annual Sharpeners Jam, Wheels? hosted by Bonika Shears in Atlanta, GA, JulyThis 25-28 was is thehot! ideas presentations fromoutside issue Weand have to match the Diamond is for carbide, ceramic, glass and8;stone. CBN is August 2013 Vol. 32, No. the temps sharpeners themselves. We can’t wait to so we loaded it with hot topics,report but first, for steel, cast iron. These offer better performances on the hydrate! best of ideas in our Sept. now, checkif you Copyright 1981-2013, Published monthly. Working in theissue. heat,For particularly hard materials: higher stock removal rates in shorter time comPrincipal publisher’s office: the are Sharpeners-Report.com section for doing routes insideBlog a hotnews vehicle, working in apared to conventional grinding wheels. CREATIVE LAKES MEDIA, LLC the hot latest. The combined knowledge and experience shop, or working outside in your mobile unit, P O Box 16281 of the room came together as each competed to share take care to load up the coolers with ice, drink fluWhat is the difference between resiniod MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416bonded and the best and freshest idea that will improve the ids, and take breaks. When your body overheats, you first may vitirified bonded wheels? Judith Brenner, businesses of the others in the room. “Each year Managing Editor and Publisher heat cramps. don'tare cool down, you may progress it isdevelop astounding what jewelsIfofyou wisdom shared,” Resinoid bonded wheels don’tClassified have anyAds: porosity and are Print/Web to symptoms of heat exhaustion, such as heavy sweating, nausea, says Bonnie Megowan. Free for subscribers selling used equipment difficult to dress with diamond tools. Vitrified bonded lightheadedness and feeling faint. You probably know a sharpener (> 4belines (aboutdressed 20 words), $6special per line.) wheels have porosity and can easilty wth Josh Freund, Kut Above Perfecwho has suffered these symptoms, and plenty will tell you a visit Non-subscribers: $6 per line print/$12 per tion, you in IL,time, was Monday’s featured diamond dressing systems. line Online. Deadline: 15th of month. to the clinic costs money and is not worth the risks. speaker. He is the warranty serAdvertisers: Artwork Deadline: What are the pre-conditions useforofnext vitrified vice person Fromm and Jaguar While we consider healthforfor a second, Sharpeners Report heard 10th of eachfor month issue. CBN Grinding wheels? Shears who described his method Subscription or Ad Inquiries: from a few sharpeners who have cancer or know others that do. 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When clipper sharpeners run collection andblade filtration systems, into issues, it is sometimes helpful and even respirators are likely to to go back to the basics. Re-watch a be very DVD good even investments. Ask training if you have been your coolant supplier and filtration doing your job for many years. We system about maincan oftensupplier take short cuts ideal or multi-task tenance plans toahead, change coolant even by thinking and lose track andthereplace filters. Follow a regiof basic steps.

relatively recent, MSDS sheets do not refer latest research, skip to thisthe step. Write in your nor have opinion!) OSHA limits changed. Public comments to the Federal Register 7. Round over the tips of the lower challenged the NTP findings, but comb cutters on all of the number NTP’s public stands by #40, #15, response or #30 blades. its 2011 report, referring to its 8. Take the tray of cutters over to cited studies.

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Jane Burmaster, owner, Eide Saw & Tool, was frustrated by the oil mist sticking to her computer SPRING ADJUSTMENT daily. “It was ruining my PC, and METHOD the cold saw macontaminating the parts washer, and clean each chines and other equipment,” she men of routine maintenance, clean The U.S. of Health What works for you to adjust cutterDepartment in solvent, then rinse with your 1. Take blades lay them and Human said. Her existing filtration shopthe floor andapart wipe&down Services Secretary springs? Layne Sauls offerssystem this water, and dry each of them on out in order on a cloth on your had to go. “I was using thehisdry machines. “Dirty machines will Kathleen Sebelius releasedwater the can suggestion to students in a dry towel. However, work bench. filter system. 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Place the cutters of each surfacescience-based, comb blade on the teeth; From the front to the back, squeeze liked the products by ABSolent, a in order a tray, and health document that is prepared mistblade collector andonto coolant filters. and c) the ride on back of cutter them in a vice until you get Swedish company a US oftake them over to a fine wire for the HHS center Secretary by the NaThere are many options on the blade/at of comb. resistance. Tightenwith the pressure. fice in Raleigh, NC. “They of wheel (Try a 3” fine wire wheel tional Toxicology Program. The market and some work great, 10. 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