celt40
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Post by celt40 on Aug 10, 2009 18:55:28 GMT -5
I am new to rock collecting. Can you advise me if a electric tile cutter with a water coolant would be okay to use on beach rocks. It has a diamond blade. It is one i had when i was tiling my kitchen??? :help:
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darrad
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Post by darrad on Aug 10, 2009 19:20:24 GMT -5
It will work but do not take my word for it. Cut a rock and see for yourself ;D ;D
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karock
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Post by karock on Aug 10, 2009 19:43:00 GMT -5
What size is the blade and what size are the Rocks. Is ther a Brand Name on the sawW
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celt40
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Post by celt40 on Aug 11, 2009 6:48:20 GMT -5
Hi, Stonewizard : What do you mean? What can i expect? Don't think i will try it now!! Is it safe to use this saw on pebbles/rock? karock : The saw is made by Clark and has a 180mm diamond blade. Guess i will need to keep counting my fingers.
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drjo
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Post by drjo on Aug 11, 2009 12:14:28 GMT -5
Hi celt40 If the saw has a segmented blade it will cause some chipping, especially on small items. A continuous rim blade is much better. Wear eye protection as usual for a tool such as this (stone chips and or muddy water) If your cutting small pebbles, dop them (glue them to a dowel to hold them while cutting) then you only have to count your fingers once a week Post some pix of your work & discoveries Dr Joe .
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darrad
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Post by darrad on Aug 11, 2009 14:58:41 GMT -5
Hi celt40, I only meant to try it and you will see it works quite well. 180 mm is about 7" and that is the same size as the workforce we use on this side of the pond. If it cut your tile it will cut rock. It is basically impossible to cut your fingers (finger nails are another story) Give it a try and you will be pleasantly suprised.
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Post by rockmanken on Aug 11, 2009 16:59:28 GMT -5
Use it. It CAN NOT cut your finger if it is a diamond blade. It will burn from friction it you hold your finger on the blade. If you put your fingernail to it, it WILL cut it. Just keep the water flowing and push the stone into the blade gently till you get the feel of it. It will slice most stones fairly well and with ease. Do NOT force the stone into the blade, just use steady pressure. I have found that if you get a large plastic masons tub(used to mix mortar, found at building supply stores) and place it in it, it will keep the mess and excess water down. I placed a small piece of plexiglass on the front with a c-clamp to keep the splash from drowning me. Hope this helps. Ken
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celt40
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Post by celt40 on Aug 11, 2009 17:13:10 GMT -5
Thanks stonewizard & rockmanken I will have a go with the tile saw soon.I did not know that a Diamond blade will not cut fingers.........just burn them, well thats good to know!!!!!!
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Post by rockmanken on Aug 12, 2009 16:22:36 GMT -5
Let me clarify one thing. If the diamond blade is segmented(has slits cut in it) it can grab skin and tear it. Most blades are smooth around the circumference. Ken
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Aug 12, 2009 21:12:46 GMT -5
Another tip for you: cut from behind the blade so that you don't get as wet. (Pull the rock toward you and into the blade.)
Chuck
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Post by deb193redux on Aug 13, 2009 1:07:37 GMT -5
if the diamond blade is cheap it may bump and bounce a lot, and leave a big gash. My 1st saw out of China was almost my last. Next time I got a better blade on the saw and had much better results.
Can't "cut" your finger - but if the blade grabs the rock, it can bang down on your finger. Start with something not round onthe bottom. Get the feel of the blade.
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celt40
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Post by celt40 on Aug 13, 2009 18:01:08 GMT -5
Thanks again for all the tips given.
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