[meteorite-list] First call for alcohol.

[AL Mitterling]

Hi Bob and all,

Hope your not using tap water from the local utility.

--AL Mitterling

Bob Evans wrote:

> I don't understand where the problem is with using water as a coolant. 
> I have been cutting meteorites in water for years with no problems.
> Just pop the meteorites in an oven ( which I have right next to my saw 
> ) right after they are cut. No Rust.
>
> Using alcohol seems like an unnecessary risk.
> What's the deal with the new fall anyways? Does it require specialized 
> procedures for cutting? Its just a chondrite, right?
>
> Bob