Abstract: A method of controlling dust formation during the manufacture and handling of metallic oxide absorbents, a method of selectively packaging the same, and a resulting reduced dusting composition. A first metallic oxide having a mean particle density is blended with a second metallic oxide having a mean particle density different from the first metallic oxide. The composition is blended with from about 5 to about 15 wt. % water to achieve a homogeneous mixture. A powdered detergent can optionally be added to facilitate stain removal.

Abstract: A combination saw guide and surface protector which can conveniently be used in the field with a hand operated, power circular saw to make precise cuts in very large sheets of plywood paneling, wallboard and the like. The apparatus includes a surface protector which prevents the soleplate of the saw from engaging and possibly damaging the surface of the workpiece. The apparatus includes two or more sections that can be quickly and easily connected together to enable precision cuts to be made even on very large sheets of paneling and plywood.