robsrockshop
has rocks in the head
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Post by robsrockshop on Aug 2, 2012 14:57:50 GMT -5
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robsrockshop
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Post by robsrockshop on Aug 2, 2012 14:19:02 GMT -5
Ps I noticed there's also a "homemade" equipment" section perhaps I posted this in the wrong area but here it is lol. I figured others were interested in this type saw so now you can see one in action. I also wrote the seller to see if they could give some thoughts on this but they haven't been around lately. Doesn't really matter, it's cutting rocks now.
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robsrockshop
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Member since August 2012
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Post by robsrockshop on Aug 2, 2012 14:00:25 GMT -5
Heh thanks for all the great replies! I joined this site because I seen it actually has a real flow of traffic. Generally I don't join groups that only get 1 msg a month lol. I will take the advice and check out photobucket. I know a lot more about saws than computers lol. I will get around to it soon so everyone can see this.
I built mine a little different, which has nothing to do with how it operates the only thing I really changed was it has a separate oil pan that the whole saw sets in. Not only did I do this for obvious easier cleaning reasons but saws are notorious for "leaks" here and there, esp since this is one of kind and not obviously being tested to perfection for production. See this way any leak that shows up will just run down the side of the side and back into the oil pan. I was surprised to find that it's actually a pretty tight unit. I worked in hvac for 20 years and found that rock saw oil is as bad as air when it comes to finding a way to get out. If there's an escape route it will find it.
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robsrockshop
has rocks in the head
Member since August 2012
Posts: 715
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Post by robsrockshop on Aug 2, 2012 8:31:08 GMT -5
Ok cool. At any rate I am wondering if anyone else here have made one of these? It's from a set of plans on Ebay. Right from the start I was thinking there was something wrong with the design as I the original plans also have a 5lb weight feed pulling into the blade. I was like weight of rock+ a weight is going to cut way too fast. Sure enough. I've never used, or seen a swing arm so it's been trial and error. I ended up finding out in needs a counterbalance weight, not a weight to pull it into the blade. It runs off a string attached to the rafters and a pulley which is connected to a bucket of sand. It's now working great. Had some alignment issues and leaving saw marks, adjusted most of it out and it's probably as good as it's going to get. I have a pile of 16" blades for years that's why I built this. I have a metal shop btw. I also just refurbished an ancient Stonemaster 12" saw, this saw is absolutely awesome. I will post before and after pics later on I don't have the time right now. At any rate im glad I found the group I am a rock saw addict.
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robsrockshop
has rocks in the head
Member since August 2012
Posts: 715
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Post by robsrockshop on Aug 2, 2012 8:24:49 GMT -5
Here is a 16" swing arm saw I built. I seem to be having problems getting the pic small enough to post, ill again here and post more on it if it works. Attachments:
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