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Post by Rockoonz on Jul 30, 2023 12:15:36 GMT -5
The Barranca or MK 225 hot dog blade is popular for tile saws. It is advertized as a porcelain tile cutter that doesn't chip tiles, so a search using those specs in your local market may get you the blades more suitable for cutting lapidary stone.
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Post by wargrafix on Jul 30, 2023 13:19:15 GMT -5
I will check it out. I have nothing to cut right now.
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Post by jasoninsd on Jul 30, 2023 21:59:57 GMT -5
Don't know if I can recommend a lap saw...but you CAN use sandpaper. It should be wet/dry sandpaper though. In fact, when I first started, I made cabochons with a Dremel. I would make my own sanding/polishing pads with wet/dry sandpaper (up to 2000 grit) which I would cut out and glue to existing used pads. I was reading last night that lap saw blades on tile saw is asking for a bad time. I will look for a thin tile blade. Should I sand back and forth, or one direction? I believe a circular motion - or a figure "8" motion is what is normally recommended...
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Post by wargrafix on Jul 30, 2023 23:11:36 GMT -5
Thank you! Those tile saw lines are a pain in the ass to be rid of! Lol
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Post by wargrafix on Aug 9, 2023 10:29:02 GMT -5
So I tried a few that the say cut was pretty much half clean cut. I used the follow wet sand paper 60, 80, 220, 380, 600, 1000, 2000 I tried my best and I hope it came out OK Image orientation might be off due to how I held the phone
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Post by wargrafix on Aug 9, 2023 10:34:15 GMT -5
Here is another polish
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Post by wargrafix on Aug 9, 2023 10:36:26 GMT -5
This on was difficult..I am still not happy, but I had reached my limit
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