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Post by perkins17 on Aug 4, 2021 21:27:04 GMT -5
I have heard that the mk blades are the best blades for rocks and did an Amazon search. I found that they said they need to be used in oil. Is that true? I would be using a tile saw and couldn't use oil without getting covered. I would much rather use water and if I can't, I will probably buy a different blade. Thanks in advance.
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Post by jasoninsd on Aug 4, 2021 23:31:20 GMT -5
Not that this answers your question really, but I use a DeWalt XP4 with water and think it cuts amazingly well. Of course, that's when I let IT do the cutting and don't try and force it - which doesn't work for ANY blade! LOL I use one on both my 10" and 7" saws - not the same one of course! LOL Just tossing out another option for you if the MK really has to be used in oil only...
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Post by perkins17 on Aug 5, 2021 0:40:10 GMT -5
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Brian
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Post by Brian on Aug 5, 2021 7:37:18 GMT -5
I’ve been using the MK-225 Hot Dog blade on a 10” tile saw and it seems to work pretty well. It is designed to be used with water. I have the Dewalt blade that Jason mentioned, but have not used it as much as the MK.
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Post by drocknut on Aug 5, 2021 9:40:17 GMT -5
I've used the Hot Dog blade with water and add a few drops of Dawn dish washing soap to it. It works great.
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Post by perkins17 on Aug 5, 2021 10:13:43 GMT -5
Thanks brian and drocknut! I will look to see if they have a 7 inch hot dog blade.
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Post by paulshiroma on Aug 5, 2021 15:52:43 GMT -5
perkins17, I'm using a 16 inch MK 303 that I purchased from Amazon to replace an old no-name 14 inch blade. It does require oil but I figured my case needed an overhaul anyway (it was sitting for a few years) so I took it apart, resealed, reset, etc. and built a new hood which cut back on the misting and leaking. Now it's "less" messy than before, LOL! All that said, I do like the MK303 but the other posts may get you a much easier/workable solution. Hope you find a good setup! Paul
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Post by perkins17 on Aug 5, 2021 20:59:35 GMT -5
paulshiroma, thanks! I think I will start off with a cheap blade off of Amazon (Joiner or ilovetools) and depending on how well those work, upgrade to the 303 and shorten blade life by using water or keep using the cheap ones and tile blades.
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Post by manofglass on Aug 5, 2021 21:18:05 GMT -5
I use the mk303 blade with water
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Post by perkins17 on Aug 6, 2021 12:07:12 GMT -5
I use the mk303 blade with water Thanks!
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rewdownunder
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Post by rewdownunder on Aug 6, 2021 12:59:46 GMT -5
Watch your blade rpms. Tile saws often are much higher rpm and destroy a lapidary blade in no time. Check your saw speed and give MK a call and get a few ideas from them. They make blades for everything and are very helpful on the phone. They also make a lot of blades that other people put there names on. Too bad John from Johns Gems is not around much he was an expert on blades
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Post by paulshiroma on Aug 6, 2021 15:18:03 GMT -5
Great point on the blade speed. I did have to check that when I moved up to the 16 inch blade. And yes, I do miss John. I'm sure he's enjoying retirement. I was surprised to get a response from his old website, albeit, from the new owners - they were helpful.
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Post by perkins17 on Aug 6, 2021 21:11:53 GMT -5
Thanks. I will try a cheap blade at first and then maybe move along to the mk 303.
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hypodactylus
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Post by hypodactylus on Aug 9, 2021 15:01:20 GMT -5
I have a BD-305 (from MK Diamond), a QEP Black Widow, and the Ridgid blade that came with my 8" Ridgid tile saw. I honestly can't tell much of a difference between any of them. The BD-305 is smaller than the other 8" blades for some reason and may cut slightly better on the thick rock cuts. They all need frequent dressing/sharpening with a sharpening stone to keep them going in thick cuts. They all do a great job on smaller cuts/trims and I hardly ever have to sharpen the blades on these cuts. All three seem to be wearing well.
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Post by Rockoonz on Aug 9, 2021 18:25:28 GMT -5
perkins17 the hot dog blade is also sold by MK/Barranca as the agate eater according to a dealer I met at a recent estate, for a higher price. A blade suitable to cut rocks in a tile saw with water. If your tile saw has a sump I would use an additive to increase blade life, but they appear to be popular
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Post by perkins17 on Aug 9, 2021 21:02:33 GMT -5
Thanks!
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Post by catmandewe on Aug 9, 2021 23:02:49 GMT -5
MK305 is designed for the higher speeds and use in water.
Tony
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