rocknrob
Cave Dweller
No matter what AI thinks, I do not in any way resemble John Malkovich
Member since May 2024
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Post by rocknrob on May 22, 2024 17:36:11 GMT -5
I've got a HP SS 10" trim/slab saw that I've been slabbing this particular variety of Agate/Jasper I found at the local store. It's gorgeous, I'm planning on making some stellar cabs with it and probably selling the rest but that's months down the road. ![](https://res.cloudinary.com/forum-rocktumblinghobby-com/image/upload/v1716416542/jhf1cfuktgvltkbr3fh7.jpg) Right now I'm using the Thinline 10" blade that came with the saw and it's painfully slow cutting this rock. About 2.5" x 4" in size, it can take close to 10 minutes to cut one slab and the blade and water+borax gets very warm. Usually that amount of friction means the blade is dull but this material will re-dull this blade pretty quick after sharpening it with a bastard file. I'm thinking of trying oil to see if that helps this cut along quicker or if there's a different variety/better quality blade that will cut quicker. HP's blade is ok for most things but... (pun intended) it's not cutting it this time. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Has anyone had any experience with HP's Agate Cutter blades? I know the kerf is ridiculously thick but it may be what ultimately cuts this bad boy up. I'm open to other suggestions for a 10" blade that cuts this hard material. - Rob
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