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Post by MyNewHobby on Nov 2, 2009 16:09:07 GMT -5
Now that the time has changed and darkness falls before I get home from work, I am thinking of an alternative to the WF for inside the house.
This would be a matter of finding a way to set it (WF) up without getting myself and the entire kitchen soaking wet.
I am also entertaining the idea of a Gryphon Band Saw.
Any ideas, input, or suggestions
As always Julie
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Post by Toad on Nov 2, 2009 16:12:08 GMT -5
You could always run an extension cord into the bathtub and pull the shower curtain. Might not help you, but you're kitchen won't get soaked.
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Post by superioragates on Nov 2, 2009 17:02:26 GMT -5
Funny you should say that Toad, my husband has just spent all day in the bathtub with the WF!!! That's what I was gonna suggest. Marie
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Post by Toad on Nov 2, 2009 17:30:22 GMT -5
LOL, sometimes I have an idea that works.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2009 18:33:48 GMT -5
I can never remember who but someone came up with a water shield for their WF. Basically an arch of clear plastic from front to back with room on either side to get your hands in to hold the rock. The arch over the saw contained the water. It was a great idea!
Shan
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Post by catmandewe on Nov 2, 2009 21:20:28 GMT -5
I can never remember who but someone came up with a water shield for their WF. Basically an arch of clear plastic from front to back with room on either side to get your hands in to hold the rock. The arch over the saw contained the water. It was a great idea! Shan I think that was John (builtonrock) that made the arch. I could be wrong but when you said that, he immediately sprang to mind. Tony
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2009 21:23:50 GMT -5
I was thinking it was John too.
Shannon
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Post by frane on Nov 2, 2009 21:24:35 GMT -5
I think it was John too. I would worry about the rock snot getting into the drains in the shower. That is bad news if it does! Just like cement after awhile and plumbers are not cheap! Fran
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2009 21:28:27 GMT -5
Fran,
Stick the WF inside of a large tub, like a rubbermaid container......to catch any flying water and use some type of an arch like John did. I would think that would contain the water fairly well.
Good luck!
Shan
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Post by NDK on Nov 2, 2009 21:42:48 GMT -5
You could always run an extension cord into the bathtub and pull the shower curtain. Might not help you, but you're kitchen won't get soaked. Just make sure the tub is empty... Actually, if the weather is cooperative, just get a portable light. www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=40123You already have power to the saw... Nate
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Post by Woodyrock on Nov 3, 2009 2:11:50 GMT -5
Picturing anybody in the tub with the WF................Anyhow, you have pretty good winter weather so the light outside like Nate suggested would keep the rock snot out of the plumbing. Woody
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Post by 150FromFundy on Nov 3, 2009 11:12:38 GMT -5
A couple of suggestion for cutting insode.
(1) You need to cut from behind the saw becasue the water sprays out the front. This is awkward at first, but get over it.
(2) You need to suspend a shopwer cutain from the ceiling that hangs to the floor in front of the saw. All the blade spray will be splashed on the shower curtain and drip to the floor where it can be easily mopped up.
(3) You need to sitr the saw on a large drip pan. All overflow and drip from the saw table will collect in this drip pan where it can be emptied rather than being mopped from the floor.
(4) You need a mop and bucket.
At best, this is messy and not intnded for finished floors. I do it on a poured concrete shop floor. It may also work on a seamless vinyl floor. Hardwood, tiles, or anything with grout are out.
I go through a 5 gallon bucket of blade water about every 30 minutes to 60 minutes of cutting. Thant's water into the saw, onto the shower curtain, and into the mop bucket. You have to manage a lot of moisture. Also, don't forget that the silty saw water will stain what it touches. I use to have white T-shirts, now they are earth tones.
Good luck.
Darryl.
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Post by stonesthatrock on Nov 3, 2009 14:34:41 GMT -5
we don't change our clocks in az. lmao i had nothing else to add.
mary ann
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Post by bambooprincess on Nov 7, 2009 14:15:48 GMT -5
I use a cheap dollar store rain poncho to keep from getting soaked. Other than that I just hang a plastic tablecloth in the area that would get sprayed and put some old towels on the floor at the bottom of the tablecloth. Clean up isn't too bad that way. Oh, and sometimes I wear a shower cap cause I hate rock snotted up hair!
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Post by rocklicker on Nov 13, 2009 19:29:07 GMT -5
I kinda figured with the colder weather and the time change neighbors will probably be bundled up on the couch and less likely to hear your saw. But let's get to what's important here...
Marie, we HAVE GOT to see a picture of your husband in the tub sawing rocks on a WF!!! Steve
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