I've been kicking this can down the road for years, but I finally got a job that involves cutting so much melamine board there's no way I'm doing it with a circular saw.

I watched multiple safety videos before even opening the package, and now I'm just sitting here staring at it wondering whether I should fire it up and cut off a finger or two. I'm fucking terrified of this thing.

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[–] 1 point 5 months ago (3 children)

Isn't melamine asbestos? Please wear a respirator!

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  • [–] 5 points 5 months ago (2 children)

    Its a plastic resin, but wouldn't be surprised if someone thought to mix asbestos with it at some point. If made recently, it won't contain asbestos but still the dust would be harmful if the dust is breathed.

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