djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Feb 7, 2016 19:11:40 GMT -5
Time for my first diamond blade purchase. The 10" blade that came on my FranTom Combo finally gave up the ghost.
Having never purchased a blade of this size/type - I've come to the experts of RTH for advice.
OK - I've narrowed it down to 2 blades (I think).
10 x 040 x 1/2 x 5/8 (76.00) / MK-303 PROFESSIONAL™
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10" x .040 x 5/8" ($71.50) / Barranca BD 303 Professional™
I use water with coolant and will not go to oil unless it is absolutely unanimous that I should - see, I'll listen to anything you guy/girls offer.
Please tell me that I am on the right track (or not!) and if you have experience with either. Or offer other options. All advice is appreciated - sincerely.
Thanks,
Don
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Post by manofglass on Feb 7, 2016 19:35:24 GMT -5
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Post by jakesrocks on Feb 7, 2016 19:38:24 GMT -5
Or the BD 301. Both good blades. Oil would be preferable for a 10", but as long as you don't push it too hard the water with additive will work. You'll get shorter blade life with water though.
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Post by mohs on Feb 7, 2016 20:26:11 GMT -5
are you vice or hand feed?
I have the MK on my FranTom hand feed --going on about 3 years I've done lots of cutting- but not excessive large rough cutting use just water anyone of those blades should last a long time mohs
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Feb 8, 2016 8:56:27 GMT -5
Thanks Walt, Amazon was not even in my search results. The blade shown on Amazon's page has "Use with oil coolants only" on the label. Have you used this one with water/coolant? Thanks again. Don
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Feb 8, 2016 9:00:26 GMT -5
are you vice or hand feed? I have the MK on my FranTom hand feed --going on about 3 years I've done lots of cutting- but not excessive large rough cutting use just water anyone of those blades should last a long time mohs I hand feed. Wish I had a vise and feed unit but - Where/How would I find a vise to add on? Thanks much for the input!
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Feb 8, 2016 9:06:48 GMT -5
Or the BD 301. Both good blades. Oil would be preferable for a 10", but as long as you don't push it too hard the water with additive will work. You'll get shorter blade life with water though. I had a feeling that I would get good advice here and you guys come through as usual - thanks much! I am willing to sacrifice some blade life for the convenience of "no oil." I drain the oil after each use and spray the blade with WD40. Any recommendations for coolant? Thank you.
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Post by mohs on Feb 8, 2016 9:12:47 GMT -5
I think the original vice set up on the FranTom was gravity feed if you looked hard enough I'm sure some one would have it assuming its the same setup as my Frantom is your unit just the saw? mine is saw and grinding arbor also....
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Post by Fossilman on Feb 8, 2016 10:12:36 GMT -5
I'm stuck on the MK 303's,the best blade for what I do-I cut anything and everything...
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Post by manofglass on Feb 8, 2016 10:56:21 GMT -5
I have a MK 7" got from catmandewe I am going to run a MK 303 12" on my tile saw call for oil I use water only in my saws
Walt
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Feb 11, 2016 11:18:47 GMT -5
I think the original vice set up on the FranTom was gravity feed if you looked hard enough I'm sure some one would have it assuming its the same setup as my Frantom is your unit just the saw? mine is saw and grinding arbor also.... I will look for a vise/feed for the Frantom. Mine is saw, and two SC wheels. I have a gravity feed water supply and it works well. Really just need the vise and system to move the rock straight ! : )
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Post by johnjsgems on Feb 16, 2016 15:44:40 GMT -5
MK303C and Barranca 303C are same blades. Barranca label even has an MK logo on it now. They do say "oil use only" but they supply them with their water cooled saws. Just dry blade after use. They keep saying they will change it to "oil cooling preferred" as blade cores are high carbon tool steel so will rust if left in water. The Frantom should have two nubs on table with holes. The vise slides on a rod attached to those nubs. I bought the rod and bronze bushings for mine at ACE Hardware. The vise may be harder to find.
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djaxon
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Post by djaxon on Feb 16, 2016 18:02:09 GMT -5
MK303C and Barranca 303C are same blades. Barranca label even has an MK logo on it now. They do say "oil use only" but they supply them with their water cooled saws. Just dry blade after use. They keep saying they will change it to "oil cooling preferred" as blade cores are high carbon tool steel so will rust if left in water. The Frantom should have two nubs on table with holes. The vise slides on a rod attached to those nubs. I bought the rod and bronze bushings for mine at ACE Hardware. The vise may be harder to find. Thank you. I do dry and spray the blade with WD40 after each use. Any chance you could post a photo of the vise. I have rods and bushings but you are right, the vise is the trick! Don
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Post by johnjsgems on Feb 17, 2016 20:04:45 GMT -5
Sorry, I sold that saw many years ago. Check with Tony. He comes up with odds and ends in the estates he buys.
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Post by Rockoonz on Feb 18, 2016 0:44:40 GMT -5
Maybe this pic will help, a FranTom I rebuilt years ago. BTW WD40 does not prevent rust worth beans, find a spray specifically for the purpose. Barranca and MK approve the Diamond Pacific saw water additive for their blades, and you wouldn't have to drain.
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