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Post by snowmom on Dec 19, 2014 7:08:49 GMT -5
Should I persue this farther? No info about the brand name or other details, does it look like a likely candidate a good deal, or walk away.... Ignorance is a huge disability when it comes to making decisions... This is a few hours away... flint.craigslist.org/tls/4794466649.html
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Post by Peruano on Dec 19, 2014 8:18:56 GMT -5
I'm no expert on tile saws, but that looks to be way more money and saw than most people are talking about when the "settle" for a tile saw. I'd rather have a new trim saw in that price range or wait for a used 10=12" slab saw that really would make cutting a pleasure. JMHO. Tom
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Post by snowmom on Dec 19, 2014 8:29:11 GMT -5
that's the kind of input I am looking for. I have no business shopping for saws alone, I need my rock gurus here! Owner says it is Chicago brand set up for wet cut, 2.5 HP with 10 inch blade. I looked them up on Harbor Freight, stands about $60, Saw $254... not a very good deal anyways. Thank you Tom.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 8:35:41 GMT -5
That's an awesome saw if you setting tile.that sW I would think is a little to large.i think when members are talking about tile saws they are talking about those $80-$100 jobs you find at homedepot and such with a fixed blade Dave
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Post by deb193redux on Dec 19, 2014 12:38:14 GMT -5
some people do like overhead setup. there are some lapidary saws set up like this. usually a sliding table helps not to bind blade when moving rock onto blade to make slabbetts. a vise is a plus, but usually limited cross-feed.
for trimming slabs, I think the angle of the blade to the work is very unfortunate. more control cutting at the equator of the blade.
plenty of 7" tile saws for under $90, and MK 225 blades go on sale often enough.
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Post by jerrys on Dec 19, 2014 12:44:53 GMT -5
Save your money and wait for a lapidary trim saw. Look for a trim saw with variable speed to match the material you are cutting.
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Post by johnjsgems on Dec 19, 2014 12:48:47 GMT -5
It is the older Harbor Freight copy of the MK101 10" commercial tile saw.. The frame is a little light duty (as was the original MK101). When blade dulled the frame will twist and stall the motor. I got involved with an issue due to demonstrating my MK101 (which was the Lowes version and heavier frame) and taking an order for the lighter duty 101. Now all MK101 (and BD lapidary MK100 version) have the Lowes beefier frame. The new HF saws are completely different. I know a few dealers that use the old HF saws. As long as lapidary blade is kept dressed they work fine. My MK101 with 301 blade blows through 4" agates like a meat slicer but dulls blade quickly when abusively cutting. Very fast, smooth cuts. The screw on side allows plunge cutting and allows cuts up to 7". Pretty nice for a 10" water saw.
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Post by snowmom on Dec 20, 2014 6:08:53 GMT -5
thanks everybody, I'm learning good stuff through your input... very helpful!
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Post by johnjsgems on Dec 20, 2014 11:45:43 GMT -5
I've never tried to trim slabs with mine. I've never slabbed either. Sure cuts big rocks down to size quickly though. I just sold the bolt on vise I bought for mine so have to get another one for slabbing. 10" tile saw not really a trim saw. Great for geode cutting. 1 1/2hp 3450 rpm and 301 blade makes it a powerful beast.
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