[TowerTalk] Machining Fiberglass

[Tom Wagner]

Ok all, thanks for the info.  I think I'll pass on the
fiberglass.

Tom - N1MM
----- Original Message -----
From: Bill Coleman AA4LR <aa4lr@radio.org>
To: Tom Wagner <tomwagner@mindspring.com>; towertalk
<towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, May 12, 2000 9:55 AM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Machining Fiberglass


>
> On 5/12/00 4:46 AM, Tom Wagner at tomwagner@mindspring.com wrote:
>
> >
> >I have access to some inexpensive fibeglass rods.
> >Are there safety issues in machining fiberglass?
>
> Yes!
>
> Fiberglass, when worked, tends to emit teeny little sharp particles of
> shattered glass fibers. Not to mention the little sharp particles of
> shattered epoxy resin. You don't want to breath these. They will lodge in
> the lining of your lung and stay there forever. Wear a respirator (not a
> paper mask, a respirator) when machining. Fortunately, the particles are
> rather heavy, and don't tend to remain suspended in the air long. Clean
> up the resulting dust with a shop vaccuum.
>
> >Is fiberglass hard on tools?
>
> Yes! It tends to wear away tool surfaces quickly. Use sharp drills and/or
> blades.
>
> Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: aa4lr@radio.org
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