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DIY & Home Improvement

John1956PA

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2. It is best to refrain from grinding in general, if possible.

Reply to sl8 (Original post)

Fri Jan 20, 2023, 10:46 AM

Jan 2023

Grinding masonry structures and flooring produces glass particulates which, if imparted to one's lung tissue, never get expelled. The particulates continue to embed themselves deeper into the organ, thereby increasing the chance for lung cancer to develop.

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Cautionary tale: Asbestos [View all] sl8 Jan 2023 OP

Reminds me of the whine from business Stargazer99 Jan 2023 #1

It is best to refrain from grinding in general, if possible. John1956PA Jan 2023 #2

I'm surprised we old Boomers aren't dying off rapidly from mesothelioma Warpy Jan 2023 #3

We are doing a kitchen remodel in a 1903 home. AllyCat Sep 2023 #5

I lived in wooden tenements in Boston called triple deckers Warpy Sep 2023 #6

My buddy is an architect and he was in on a demo for a new office bldg. He said the demo mitch96 Jan 2023 #4