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Post by akansan on Jul 24, 2008 10:33:31 GMT -5
Take a look at this ad: kansascity.craigslist.org/tls/754259654.htmlI've not seen a saw quite like this one this large. Is anyone else familiar with this type? The $200 OBO is really tempting for a 20" saw, even if I would have to buy a blade ( ).
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Post by Jack, lapidaryrough on Jul 24, 2008 11:29:48 GMT -5
It would make a nice trim saw, locking the blade down. the foot pedal would be to fast to cut any material over 1" thick.
hand feed or screw feed would be best. radius cut to arbor would be about 7.75" to collar plate.
Local company's that cut concert may sell old blades for it, They may last longer then the lapidary blade, that run Minute`s to the Inch feed.
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Post by Tweetiepy on Jul 24, 2008 12:50:43 GMT -5
It doesn't come with a blade either I see
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Post by Bikerrandy on Jul 24, 2008 18:52:25 GMT -5
Honestly, it looks like it might be dangerous. I can't imagine cutting anything by hand that's thick enough for that saw's full potential, if a rock got away from you it could take someones head clean off. I'd past on it and look for something in an enclosure with an auto-feed. Also, keep in mind the cost of a 20 inch blade!
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Post by akansan on Jul 24, 2008 20:22:49 GMT -5
*sigh* That was kinda my thought. I admit I was hoping I was missing something about such a big saw as a drop saw. Even my 14" drop is better enclosed than this one.
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Steve
has rocks in the head
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Post by Steve on Jul 24, 2008 23:05:08 GMT -5
This is a saw that is used to cut bricks, tile, concrete paving stones and the like. It uses water. It is not a lapidary saw.
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Post by catmandewe on Jul 25, 2008 0:10:17 GMT -5
That is a block saw, used for cutting cinderblocks and such. Good price for a block saw though, too bad its so far away. The motor on it will be too weak to actually hurt yourself, as it is designed to stop the blade if you feed it too fast, and being so weak, it would not make a very good rock saw, it would be killer for trimming smaller stuff though, because with such a big blade it would tend to not overheat as easily.
But don't mind me, I tend to collect tools, just in case I ever need it........................Tony
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Post by akansan on Jul 25, 2008 10:14:58 GMT -5
Aha! That makes sense. It pulled up when I searched for lapidary, so I was curious.
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cutter
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by cutter on Jul 26, 2008 19:34:10 GMT -5
Hi Ronda. I have one of these saws and have had it for almost 30 years. Indeed it is a masons saw and works great for brick and block. As for lapidary use, I have only cut marble, limestones and sandstone with it. Stone that I didn't want oil to stain. With a good blade you could cut Quartz. There is no fine control with it. The table/platform only sits on four little rollers and can be bumped off very easily. The drop down feature has a strong spring that is always trying to pull itself back. And when using it you wear a 4" water stripe down your chest and there is water all over the place when your done. If you ever do need to use one or just want to try one out, just come up and get it. Keep it as long as you need. I rarely use the thing anymorre.
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