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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jan 5, 2011 13:35:02 GMT -5
Nice cab! She even has all her fingernails! Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jan 5, 2011 13:33:12 GMT -5
It looks good Ray!
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jan 5, 2011 13:30:39 GMT -5
LOL Dr. Joe!
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jan 3, 2011 13:14:02 GMT -5
Welcome to the board!
It's not possible to run rocks too long in any stage without recharging. As Don said, the grits break down. Longer early stages lead to rounder stones. Patience is everything in tumbling.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Jan 2, 2011 8:14:24 GMT -5
Yes, Stoner is referring to "test plugs". They're easy to remove when it comes time to recharge. If you use a typical cap on the closed end, the diameter at that end will be larger than the diameter of the barrel. Cut a coupler in half for the open end.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 31, 2010 10:37:32 GMT -5
I'm sorry to hear of your troubles Roller. I've been using Eastwind belts for 6 months or so without any problems, aside from my own technique.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 28, 2010 10:37:34 GMT -5
Hi Rich,
Your camera should work fine, but you might want to try using a tripod.
Also, try adjusting your white balance by setting it to incandescent (maybe indoor) to remove the yellow cast.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 28, 2010 9:04:16 GMT -5
Congrats Ed! She sounds like a great gal!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 28, 2010 8:56:18 GMT -5
The colors and banding are terrific!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 28, 2010 8:54:38 GMT -5
Way to go Amber and Tony! Congratulations!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 23, 2010 13:00:45 GMT -5
I assume you're talking about a continuous rim tile saw blade. Yes, reversing the blade should be fine or you can switch hands or reverse your orientation to the blade.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 23, 2010 11:04:01 GMT -5
One more thing to keep in mind with the saw: a 10" will be quieter than a larger saw. This should keep your neighbors happier.
Even with a good hood, you will have oil mist if you use oil. You can use water with the 10" saw, with soluble oil/rust inhibitor and avoid the whole mist problem.
I have a Star Diamond 10" with auto feed and I love it. I definitely would not leave it alone when you're learning to cut. You can leave it alone after you have a few rocks slip and gain experience. Mine cuts at about 5 minutes/inch, so 20 minutes on a 4 inch rock.
Regarding the noise: I can't hear my 10" saw when my 18" saw is running.
Hope that helps! Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 22, 2010 15:09:27 GMT -5
The typical drawback to using oil in a trim saw is that you normally don't have a lid and the oil mists. So, if you don't want to inhale the mist or have it coat things, water with or without a rust inhibitor (or water soluble oil) is the way to go.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 21, 2010 12:18:01 GMT -5
Wish I could buy it, too, but can't spring anywhere near a fair price for that much silver.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 21, 2010 11:38:18 GMT -5
Here's another vote for making the "backs" the "fronts". Nice work!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 21, 2010 11:33:06 GMT -5
I've seen those listed for more than $50. A new 6" expanding drum alone would cost you that much.
I agree with Curt: it's enough to get started and learn whether cabbing is for you, but if you continue you're probably going to want more wheels.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 21, 2010 9:31:01 GMT -5
Thanks Rodney. Yes, I believe they're press fit onto the shaft and the collar locks them together.
I suppose I could split the collar to get it off the bearings, but I would need some way to join it back to the bearings after replacing them. Since the assembly fits inside the saw, I would have to find a way to do it without increasing the OD.
There comes a point when my time is worth more than the cost of a new assembly. I think this is one of those times.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 20, 2010 22:35:10 GMT -5
I've picked up some Montana "mud agates" like that. Usually too dark inside to be worth cutting, but that one shows some nice patterns. On the other hand, I've also cut a couple of Brazils with that turtle back pattern in the clear areas (first and second slabs).
Either way, it's a great rock for $1!
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 20, 2010 22:28:39 GMT -5
I would bet pic 5, the green stuff, is local. All nice material, though.
Chuck
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Dec 20, 2010 13:21:29 GMT -5
bump pics
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