chiefjim
off to a rocking start
Member since November 2009
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Post by chiefjim on Dec 2, 2009 13:20:17 GMT -5
When setting up to cut slabs, is it best to clamp the rock (or in my case glass) so that the cut is going to be close to the blade or can it be clamped so that several cuts can be made before the rough needs to be reclamped? Also should the cut be stopped prior to completely cutting off the slab or can the cut be completed and the slab be allowed to drop? Nothing in place on my saw to catch the slab. It would merely fall into the cutting fluid. I'm just getting started at this and a friend just gave me about 40 lbs. of rough--agate, jasper, pet wood, etc. and I'm anxious to get started. Unfortunately I go in for back surgery next week and it might be a while before I can play in the shop, but I'd liike to have an idea of what I'm doing once I'm mobile again. Chief Jim Depoe Bay, Oregon
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Post by deb193redux on Dec 2, 2009 19:24:59 GMT -5
Depends on how far to fall. You could rig a net or platform.
If you are securely clamped, it is best to allow room for several cuts.
Cut all the way thru. If the shape is resulting in early breakage and a large nub, this could endanger blade, but not too likely.
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Post by johnjsgems on Dec 3, 2009 10:36:51 GMT -5
If you want uniform slabs you pretty much have to securely clamp leaving as much rock as possible available. To cut a slab or two and reclamp it is very difficult (close to impossible) to align the rock so subsequent slabs are flat. You end up with wedge shaped slabs.
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 3, 2009 12:43:47 GMT -5
I agree with what Dan and John said. Assuming you don't have a large saw, you can just let the slab drop. At least that's what I do on my 10" saw.
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