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Post by stonesthatrock on Feb 6, 2008 10:40:13 GMT -5
plus i glue boards on also, but i use an expony to do it. I see sodalite your cutting?? I need a big hunk of that if you have some handy
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notpetrified
off to a rocking start
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Post by notpetrified on Feb 6, 2008 13:32:47 GMT -5
I worked my way up to a 24-inch over many years. Mothing like starting at nearly the top1 I have a 24-inch saw question. I bought it used so I don't know what shape the blade is in. It cuts softer material fine but bogs down with harder material. How can I tell if it's the blade or if the vise is moving the rock too quickly?
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rallyrocks
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since November 2005
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Post by rallyrocks on Feb 6, 2008 13:51:02 GMT -5
I would try running the feed slower, (I assume you can, on my 18 there are three different sized pulleys for the feed drive) if that fixes it you know that was the problem, if not, try cutting a brick to see if that dresses the blade- you should be able to tell how much diamond is left by a visual examination of the blade edge.
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Post by captbob on Feb 6, 2008 13:55:29 GMT -5
I see sodalite your cutting?? I need a big hunk of that if you have some handy How much you need? You just want rough or slabs? notpetrified... I'm no expert but which of the front pullys is your belt on? Could be the blade is worn out. Have you tried refreshing it by cutting something softer (like a brick, altho a SC grinding wheel piece works best)? I've read that turning the blade around, so it cuts the other way can increase it's life. The owners manual says use the 5" pully (largest) for the harder rocks.
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