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Post by fernwood on Aug 10, 2019 7:06:53 GMT -5
Was able to pick up my tile saw. It appears to be in great condition, except for the blade. I had only made about 30 cuts with the blade, prior to cleaning the unit and putting it back in the box. The blade pictured was the one included with the unit. Looking for recommendations on a good rock cutting blade. Even though the specs say the depth of cut is 1 1/3", I was able to adjust the blade height to 2" cut max. Photo of blade and unit specs. Thanks. Please excuse the lady beetle. I have not taken the unit out of the box since it was unloaded.
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Post by rockjunquie on Aug 10, 2019 8:11:34 GMT -5
I'm sure there are plenty you could use, but I use this one my tile saw.
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oldschoolrocker
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Post by oldschoolrocker on Aug 10, 2019 9:59:12 GMT -5
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oldschoolrocker
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Post by oldschoolrocker on Aug 10, 2019 10:05:02 GMT -5
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pizzano
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Post by pizzano on Aug 10, 2019 10:05:36 GMT -5
Posted this comment in a recent thread I started.......Applies to my experience with a 7" MK 170 tile saw...:
"As with any saw, blade selection will make a big difference. MK's blades are a bit pricey but their reputation is outstanding. I tried a couple of their mid price range continuous rim diamond blades, but bang for the buck became an issue. A friend a mine who cuts lot's of flats and polishes for profit, turned me onto a couple of blade types that have worked out great and are available at hardware stores like Home Depot (under $20.00). He has larger and higher end saw's but spends as little as possible for decent blades (he cut's volumes of larger hard material).
The brands are Makita, Avanti and KD. If you're looking to just rough cut and shape and not worried about volume loss, the Avanti Pro "diamond turbo rim blade" has been my work horse. It will last quite awhile, my first one (dressed frequently) made it through over 250 cuts of very hard +7mohs material, that's before I finally learned how to cut properly. I'm on my second one now, over 50 cuts no sign of wear.
The Makita premium is a continuous rim, a bit thinner than the Makita, which I use for nicer material that I want to just throw into the vibe for tumbling or touch up trim after turbo blade cuts.
The KD continuous rim is the thinnest cutting. I use it for material I intend to disc shape and vibe tumble. It is by far the smoothest cutting and leaves less tracking blemishes. Don't know how long it will last, but after +50 cuts it's just now showing a little sign of wear.........I always dress my blades after long sessions of cutting, that really is a key to longer lasting diamond blades regardless of quality and cost...!"
Just my experience for the last 1.5 years....!
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Post by wigglinrocks on Aug 11, 2019 10:07:23 GMT -5
Having a couple different blades is a good idea . The 225 hotdog works great and has a thinner kerf than most , but is a bit more aggressive and chippy . A standard porcelain rated continuous rim allows closer to the mark cuts .
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