LS3020 - Cleaning/Maintenace - Toxicity of Fumes

[KyC]

Morning Folks

1) Just wanted to validate my cleaning regime on my laser. I am currently using a 3-in-1 silicone lubricant (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000 ... ge_o00_s00)

I use this to lubricate the left to right motion of the arm (clearly the little wheels do well with this lubricant)

However, my question is on the up to down bars on the left and the right - Should I be using this lubricant on them as well? or do they need more of a "grease" type lubrication?

2) On a second point I was wondering on the toxidity of the fumes (perspex/mirror acrylic) - I use the laser in a well ventilated room and the extraction pipe is external. HOWEVER because the laser is not perfectly sealed (when closed), the room does start smelling after a few cuts. I was wondering if this is harmful to me? or just need to put up with the smell? [PS Did research this and some folk advice using a mask of some nature - this seems like overkill!]

Thanks!

Ky

[Daven]

Hi Ky,
It should be quite low risk AFAIK - you can always check with the supplier/manufacturer. The best thing is to get a better fan if you are concerned

Best
Dave

[PhillyDee]

The gaps in the machine are good. The air you are pulling through has to be replaced somehow. Upgrade your fan

[KyC]

Thanks Guys - Appreciated the replies!!

Apologies for the double post - dont know how I did that!!!