NorthShore-Rocks
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since December 2008
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Post by NorthShore-Rocks on Oct 15, 2009 15:19:00 GMT -5
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Post by Toad on Oct 15, 2009 15:25:53 GMT -5
That's awesome. Looks like it cuts well enough with the old blade. I'd be scared to death of trying to refurbish something like that. My father-in-law on the other hand...
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Post by Bikerrandy on Oct 15, 2009 16:38:26 GMT -5
Nice! Be sure to post plenty of pics!!
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Post by stonesthatrock on Oct 15, 2009 17:14:52 GMT -5
looks like it cuts great....... more slabs please.
mary ann
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pebblepup
has rocks in the head
Succor Creek Thunder Egg
Member since July 2008
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Post by pebblepup on Oct 15, 2009 17:30:13 GMT -5
Congrats on the new saw. I have had mine for a week now and have been having a blast.
Let see some slabs!
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Wolfden
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since November 2007
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Post by Wolfden on Oct 15, 2009 17:38:32 GMT -5
Looks like the one we just got from Tony ( Catmandew) , only ours is not working as of yet lol .. I just finished spraying all the moving parts with penetrating oil . next will be to see how many bearings need replacing
great slabs
Wolf
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Post by 150FromFundy on Oct 15, 2009 17:44:32 GMT -5
All the slabs are nice, but the last two are amazing. Incredible coloor and pattern.
Darryl.
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Post by johnjsgems on Oct 15, 2009 19:12:54 GMT -5
I wonder if Highland Park made that saw for Lortone. Belt drive system and guard look the same. Old 18" HP had plexi hoods but that hood looks just like my HP24.
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Post by catmandewe on Oct 15, 2009 20:46:46 GMT -5
Hey!! We finally get to see it!
John, I said the same thing when I looked at the pictures. That sure looks like a Highland Park to me, it has the HP clamp and carriage and even the feed system. The shutoff switch is a Royal Lapidary switch though.
Nice slabs, I love the Mary Ellen, what a color menagerie!
Glad to see it going..we expect many more slab pics now..................Tony
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NorthShore-Rocks
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by NorthShore-Rocks on Oct 15, 2009 21:12:19 GMT -5
John & Tony... you guys have me curious now. HP is good, right?
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Post by catmandewe on Oct 15, 2009 21:48:37 GMT -5
Yes that is a good thing. They made them so good they went out of business because they had no repeat customers.
Tony
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Saskrock
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since October 2007
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Post by Saskrock on Oct 15, 2009 22:49:24 GMT -5
Great saw! Looks like its cutting really nice.
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Post by montanamuskrat on Oct 16, 2009 1:05:23 GMT -5
Great slabs, nice old saw. It looks like the one we are using. Debby and Tom
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Gem'n I
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Member since March 2008
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Post by Gem'n I on Oct 16, 2009 11:05:51 GMT -5
New Blade..? try John @ jsgems...he's a regular and will treat you right...
Larry
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NDK
Cave Dweller
Member since January 2009
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Post by NDK on Oct 16, 2009 12:19:44 GMT -5
Awesome saw Steve! I love the mary ellen jasper. I think Steve Holmes ha a few blades for sale in the buy/sell section. I don't remember the size, but thought you may not have seen it.
Nate
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mossyrockhound
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Post by mossyrockhound on Oct 16, 2009 13:37:23 GMT -5
Good job on the saw. Those slabs are beautiful - love the reds. I noticed a new LS18 costs $3395.00 plus shipping (http://www.lortone.com/slab_saws.html), so you probably saved a goodly amount by refurbishing this one. Great job on the photos too.
Garry
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highplainsdrifter
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by highplainsdrifter on Oct 16, 2009 14:49:50 GMT -5
Great saw and slabs. The Mary Ellen is really fantastic.
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rallyrocks
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since November 2005
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Post by rallyrocks on Oct 16, 2009 16:24:15 GMT -5
Wow I think yours is even older than mine! but my LS-18 has all of the exact same hardware- mine even still has the belt shield. "price was right from CL" and you had to do a lot of cleaning up? I am curious if you got as good a deal as I did on mine?
I second the suggestion to hit up John at jsgems, he took care of my blade needs quickly and reasonably.
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Post by NatureNut on Oct 18, 2009 21:42:47 GMT -5
Lookie, lookie, lookie!!! You got a sweet saw there Steve. And some incredibly sweet slabs to boot! I'm so happy for you!
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rockdewd
has rocks in the head
Member since October 2007
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Post by rockdewd on Oct 20, 2009 16:30:10 GMT -5
Congrats on the new saw and good job on the restoration.
As for blade recommendations I use Kingsly North brand named blades. They are cheaper then most and they cut a nice narrow kerf. They are good for slabbing but not so good for cutting down the middle of a big rock since it cuts such a narrow kerf the blade tends to bind and heat up when cutting big chunks. Since my saws run pretty much unattended I can't always be there when a rock slips in the vice so I don't want to go bankrupt buying a new blade. Still with cutting 8 hours a day they last me 6-9 months until the get fatigued and dish.
For the best price on a quality blade contact John and JS Gems.
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