shorty
spending too much on rocks
Member since December 2003
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Post by shorty on Jan 15, 2004 22:26:59 GMT -5
hi all i just got a new saw tile wet saw. it is 3250. rpm is this to fast to slab rocks. with diamon blade that came with it. shorty.
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shorty
spending too much on rocks
Member since December 2003
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Post by shorty on Jan 16, 2004 13:50:32 GMT -5
no one must not know . thank you.
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Banjocreek
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since March 2003
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Post by Banjocreek on Jan 16, 2004 14:05:24 GMT -5
All I know is that it is too fast to spin a record, and too slow to copy data. ;D I don't even know what 'slabbing' is. I'm learning as I go.
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Post by sandsman1 on Jan 16, 2004 18:52:06 GMT -5
hi shorty im new at this stuf but i also just got a wet tile saw and i have been playin wit it and i cut some fire agate and some rutilated quarts both went smooth only prob i can see is cutting depth i lucked out and the cabs i cut where same height as blade and it worked out ok but for anything over inch-1/4 high its gonna be a prob well im still just playin wit it so dont know to much but maybe this will help all i can say is take it slow and try and wear safty glasses seeya ---john
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shorty
spending too much on rocks
Member since December 2003
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Post by shorty on Jan 16, 2004 19:25:30 GMT -5
hi every one sandsman my saw has a depth crank. it will go up to 4" high that is prety good but what about the speed how fast does yours go. i herd slower is best what do you think.. mike
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Post by docone31 on Jan 16, 2004 20:19:17 GMT -5
Tile saws use a different diamond pattern than lapidary saws. The high rpm is ok as long as you do not force the piece. Tile saws can also cut trim pieces. Here we go.... mix up some concrete. I make molds from milk cartons for trimming small pieces. The smaller the piece, the smaller mold. Plaster is too soft. Cast the piece, let dry overnight, and voila'... trim saw. Tile saws are very aggresive. Too much delay and they overheat, too much pressure and they can stall. They also spatter water everywhere, and can run out easily. For tumbling, tile saws are great. For faceting, too much is lost in the kerf. A tile saw, under the right conditions can do what a trim saw can at 25% less.
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shorty
spending too much on rocks
Member since December 2003
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Post by shorty on Jan 16, 2004 20:59:58 GMT -5
hi decone31 thanks fore help i would have to mark on the cement where to cut rite. and how thin could i cut to be safe. thanks mike
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Post by docone31 on Jan 16, 2004 21:17:28 GMT -5
You got it. It helps to have one flat side in the mold. It is easier to make the cut against the guage. That is why I pour into milk cartons. The one pint and 1/2 pint work great. Keep tumblin
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