vance71975
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Post by vance71975 on Sept 8, 2022 23:55:44 GMT -5
Can anyone tell me a good place to get reasonably priced Diamond Cut off Discs for a rotary tool? I bought some on amazon, and the first disc lasted about a 2 inch cut before the diamond was worn off. So I need to find some that are better quality and longer lasting. Thanks in Advance.
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Post by liveoak on Sept 9, 2022 6:24:59 GMT -5
Here's a place I like Cutting Edge Supply, not sure if the cut off wheels they sell are anything better than what you found on Amazon. For diamond cutting / carving , also check out Jade Carver.
It could be that you're asking those cheap cut off blade to do too much, I have read about someone suggestions to double them up.
Might be worth experimenting with the cheap ones that way.
Patty
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Post by vance71975 on Sept 9, 2022 12:11:49 GMT -5
Here's a place I like Cutting Edge Supply, not sure if the cut off wheels they sell are anything better than what you found on Amazon. For diamond cutting / carving , also check out Jade Carver.
It could be that you're asking those cheap cut off blade to do too much, I have read about someone suggestions to double them up.
Might be worth experimenting with the cheap ones that way.
Patty
Awesome thanks! |
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Post by Starguy on Sept 11, 2022 20:18:08 GMT -5
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Post by vance71975 on Sept 15, 2022 2:46:35 GMT -5
Awesome thanks man Ill give them a try! |
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Post by vance71975 on Sept 19, 2022 20:31:11 GMT -5
What about Double Cut Tungsten Carbide Dremel Bits?
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Post by Starguy on Sept 20, 2022 14:58:18 GMT -5
What about Double Cut Tungsten Carbide Dremel Bits? They would work on soapstone. They won’t touch agate. |
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Post by vance71975 on Sept 20, 2022 15:05:32 GMT -5
What about Double Cut Tungsten Carbide Dremel Bits? They would work on soapstone. They won’t touch agate. How does Agate Compare to Granite as far as harness even tho they are both a 7 on the mohs scale? I ask because I have saw these bits used to shape and cut Granite. |
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Post by Starguy on Sept 20, 2022 15:12:14 GMT -5
They would work on soapstone. They won’t touch agate. How does Agate Compare to Granite as far as harness even tho they are both a 7 on the mohs scale? I ask because I have saw these bits used to shape and cut Granite. Diamond tools are going to be your best bet. They seem expensive but they will last. Agates are very durable. If carbide works at all, the bits won’t last. |
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Post by vance71975 on Sept 20, 2022 15:28:33 GMT -5
How does Agate Compare to Granite as far as harness even tho they are both a 7 on the mohs scale? I ask because I have saw these bits used to shape and cut Granite. Diamond tools are going to be your best bet. They seem expensive but they will last. Agates are very durable. If carbide works at all, the bits won’t last. Gotcha, The only Issue I have is where to get the Right Diamond tools, I ordered Diamond cut off discs on Amazon and they didnt last through cutting even one common rock that wasnt agate. Honestly tho, I wont be doing a lot with Agates because i cant find them locally. Ill be working more with Basalt, quartz,quartzite,gniess,and granite or just plain common rocks that I can find out collecting. I might give the Diamond Sintered disc a shot. |
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Post by vance71975 on Sept 20, 2022 15:56:32 GMT -5
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Post by Starguy on Sept 20, 2022 16:10:44 GMT -5
vance71975That will cut small rocks just fine. A lot of people on RTH use tile saws. Check for used ones at second hand stores. Sometimes people buy them for one project then get rid of them.
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Post by vance71975 on Sept 20, 2022 17:31:53 GMT -5
vance71975 That will cut small rocks just fine. A lot of people on RTH use tile saws. Check for used ones at second hand stores. Sometimes people buy them for one project then get rid of them. Awesome thanks! |
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Post by liveoak on Sept 21, 2022 6:08:30 GMT -5
Might get you started. @vance71979
If you're looking to carve stone I found that Heatless Missy Wheels do pretty good for the initial rough carving. HOWEVER, you must use them dry, so outside, with a fan blowing the dust away from you.
Rock dust is bad, so you have to be serious about that.
The thing with diamond is that you have to use water so no dust.
And you can get sets pretty cheap on Amazon
Patty
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Post by vance71975 on Sept 21, 2022 11:30:41 GMT -5
Might get you started. @vance71979
If you're looking to carve stone I found that Heatless Missy Wheels do pretty good for the initial rough carving. HOWEVER, you must use them dry, so outside, with a fan blowing the dust away from you.
Rock dust is bad, so you have to be serious about that.
The thing with diamond is that you have to use water so no dust.
And you can get sets pretty cheap on Amazon
Patty
Awesome thanks! |
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Post by Rockoonz on Sept 21, 2022 12:14:02 GMT -5
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Post by vance71975 on Sept 21, 2022 23:00:05 GMT -5
Thanks Ill add them to the list of things to try lol |
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