CallMeShane
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Post by CallMeShane on Jan 20, 2014 16:13:09 GMT -5
And was wondering where I can find a manual/instructions. And any other advice on this type saw would be good too. Thanks in advance, Shane.
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Post by deb193redux on Jan 20, 2014 16:21:37 GMT -5
It is just a trim saw. pre-form and trim are exchangeable here.
it is a bit different then ones where cut is at equator of blade. this is more like overhead tile saw
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CallMeShane
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by CallMeShane on Jan 20, 2014 16:36:33 GMT -5
Okay,that's great... Anyone have something useful to my question?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2014 17:01:42 GMT -5
I think if you wait until you have your new saw, you will better understand his answer. If you can't figure out how to use this device once it is in your hands, johnjsgems most likely will have access to literature. He is a gy-roc dealer and a good man.
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Post by Rockoonz on Jan 20, 2014 23:19:13 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2014 23:25:21 GMT -5
Yeah, that saw is gonna be best used on hot summer days unless you wear rain gear. Then in the dead of winter your waterfowl/ice fishing gear will suffice. I recommend neoprene scuba diving gloves in the winter.
Man you shoulda come here BEFORE the purchase. A harbor freight tile saw for $180 will do the same job, be just as messy and you would still have $170 to spend on rocks. And the tile saw has a sliding table you can brace the stone onto.
That's wierd Lee. I never thought of you as a jerk. I see no need to change.
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Post by Rockoonz on Jan 21, 2014 0:13:51 GMT -5
Yeah, that saw is gonna be best used on hot summer days unless you wear rain gear. Then in the dead of winter your waterfowl/ice fishing gear will suffice. I recommend neoprene scuba diving gloves in the winter. Man you shoulda come here BEFORE the purchase. A harbor freight tile saw for $180 will do the same job, be just as messy and you would still have $170 to spend on rocks. And the tile saw has a sliding table you can brace the stone onto. That's wierd Lee. I never thought of you as a jerk. I see no need to change. OK, mildly opinionated
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2014 0:30:44 GMT -5
I'd rather describe it as "Well conceived perspectives".
The thing is even if we disagree, your perspective has great value. You do walk the walk and are not just talk the talk. That is respectable.
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Post by johnjsgems on Jan 21, 2014 9:46:42 GMT -5
The Preformer is a pretty nice 10" trim saw based on the old "HOPE" 8" drop saw (Hiring Old People Enterprises, Riverside, CA). It has a pump to supply water to the blade and a fast speed. Not especially messy to use. There is no manual but it is not complex at all. When you get it PM or call me if you have any questions. You can slab with it or trim slabs. Really pretty good for straight sided free form cabs.
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Post by johnjsgems on Jan 21, 2014 9:50:17 GMT -5
By the way, they list for $700 with no blade so if in good shape not a bad deal. There is a vise available that you would likely need to cut straight slabs. I had one of the HOPE saws and it was pretty near impossible to cut straight slabs holding the rock by hand.
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Post by roy on Jan 21, 2014 10:08:14 GMT -5
Okay,that's great... Anyone have something useful to my question? wow really ? its a simple drop saw turn it on and drop it!
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Post by johnjsgems on Jan 21, 2014 15:20:33 GMT -5
Roy, I did that with my brand new compound miter saw. I was in a hurry and forgot to clamp it down. I made a quick cut and let go and it flipped over backwards and the saw housing broke up. Now my pretty new saw has several fender washers under the screws.
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Mark K
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Post by Mark K on Jan 21, 2014 19:18:43 GMT -5
Nope. I'm a nasty jerk too. Difference is that I try not to bite the hand that feeds me.
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The Dad_Ohs
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Post by The Dad_Ohs on Jan 21, 2014 23:08:45 GMT -5
Okay,that's great... Anyone have something useful to my question? I will say this... whether it was meant to be or not, this is a rude answer and could have/should have been written better. I for one have no desire to volunteer anything "useful" after a statement like that. Especially after you asked for, and received, some advise on a saw you obviously know nothing about, but went out and bought anyways!! This is a good way to alienate people who would otherwise be trying to help as they can!! Normally I would end a situation where I would offer advice or info with 'good luck with it, let us know how you make out' But I really don't care after that statement. Just my opinion, no further comment needed or wanted, I won't be back to this thread.
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Post by deb193redux on Jan 22, 2014 23:38:17 GMT -5
LOL. I just meant it was not much more complicated than a "trim" saw - that "preformer" did not denote anything special. The drop makes it a little more, but without a clamp, the likely use is just like an overhead tile saw.
I did think it was an expensive choice if you didn't have other saws, and did not want this saw in particular for some reason.
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1nickthegreek
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Post by 1nickthegreek on Mar 11, 2014 18:32:16 GMT -5
LMAO, did the seller at least give you a kiss after screwing ya that hard? I just picked mine up for 210.00 including shipping. Looks to be a good drop saw but weather is still far too cold for me to fire it up outside here in Idaho. Best of luck with it and let me know how good it cuts please.
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Post by DirtCleaner on Mar 11, 2014 20:26:51 GMT -5
Good, bad, or otherwise the proof is in the pudding. See how it cuts, maybe look for a vice for it and enjoy. Might also be a way to shield the water spray a bit. Good luck with the new rig and report back once you have it in hand.
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