[Rockhounds] Lapidary Equipment

[B & B]

Hello Everyone: 
I was hoping that someone could help me out. We are part of a lapidary group but since we are new at working with the machines. We know there is allot of information out there from people that have the exerperience and would be nice to hear from you. In the slab saws most people are using a water soluble oil  ex Cut well 45. I also understand there is other oil you can use if someone is allergic to the oil or even the smell of the oil. Does any body have some suggestions on this. What can you use to keep the mist down. Other than a good ventilation system. 
Also for the vibro laps. We are finding more different kinds of material being used. The rougher the carpet the coarse of grit. We are seeing that there is carpet being use which looks like carpet inlaying, is that more for polishing. Thanks for all your Help. Black Wolf & White Wolf Robert & Betty 
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