mirkee
noticing nice landscape pebbles
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Started tumbling a couple of months ago but now have four tumblers. Very interested in the hobby.
Member since March 2024
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Post by mirkee on May 6, 2024 21:51:34 GMT -5
I just got a new HI-Tech 6" trim saw. I will use my saw to trim sharp edges from rough rocks prior to tumbling, and to create thicker slabs from rocks less than 2" tall to see what's inside :-) I do not do cabbing at this time, as I do not have a cabbing setup. I have recently joined a club that does so cabbing is probably in my future. For now, I am just a tumbler, although I enjoy making some of my smaller, thinner rocks, into pendants. Actually, I enjoy the organic look more than regimented cabs. My saw came with a thin notched diamond .012 core .015 kerf and a sintered .015 core .023 kerf. In my mind, a thicker blade will allow me to cut faster. I am going to tumble anyway so not concerned with saw marks etc. What type of blade do you all recommend for my intended use. I figure it won't be long before I long for an 8-10" saw but for now, 6" it is. Thank you all.
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iamchris
has rocks in the head
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Post by iamchris on May 7, 2024 20:27:44 GMT -5
Thinner blades are for more expensive material. The thicker the kerf, the more material you lose. The downside is that they're more prone to deflection and are more fragile. I don't believe they cut any faster.
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