Shop hints

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Here is the start to a collection of Shop Hints from Various Club News Letters - feel free to use but please acknowledge the sources - More coming as I scan it in and proof it!

Hint 1 - never test to see if a grindstone is turning with your nose - it is only an expression

Hint 2 - if your opal turns red you are probably grinding your finger tips

Hint 3 - it is never a good idea to test the readiness of dop wax with your finger tip - it really sticks on good!

Hint 4 - linear speed of a cab that has come off the dop during polishing is always exceeded by the speed of profanity.

Hint 5 - the ease of loosing a stone in the shop is directly related to the value.

Hint 6 - waterproof aprons aren't.