Yes. Pretty much any grit or dust that can mix with the oil and start wearing away at your machinery should be avoided. This includes grit/dust from abrasives (including bench and angle grinders used in close proximity), cast iron swarf etc.
Essentially, you don't want to be applying valve grinding paste to your ways!
Essentially, you don't want to be applying valve grinding paste to your ways!
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