FW: [meteorite-list] Cutting Meteorites

[Charles Viau]

This response got lost somehow… re-posted here, likely an attachment in thread exceeded text size limit……   The Dremmel diamond blades are nice, but don’t use them on irons or even H chondrites. They just cannot take the punishment and your $15 or $20 goes up in smoke in a few small slices. (even with lube).  Believe that the #420  cutoff wheels (tungsten carbide with quartz) used  with paraffin work better. Try it yourself. You also get 20 for about $4.00, good for a lot of cuts, and remember to use that candle.  (oh… and eye protection and a  silk scarf over your nose/mouth or one of those cheap construction dust masks.)   CharlyV   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom aka James Knudson Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2003 3:12 PM To: Charles Viau; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Cutting Meteorites   Hello List, Dremmel makes a small diamond cutting wheel. They cost about $15 but I bet they would work nice. Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier <>< Yea, that's right, The proudest member of the IMCA # 6168