Agatized Coral cuts + Enhydro!

new

« Prev
1
Next »

countryfriedagate
off to a rocking start

Member since November 2023
Posts: 8

Agatized Coral cuts + Enhydro! Dec 9, 2023 19:04:09 GMT -5 rockjunquie, jasoninsd, and 4 more like this

Quote

Post by countryfriedagate on Dec 9, 2023 19:04:09 GMT -5

Hey guys sorry I haven't been by in a minute to catch up with yas I've been pretty busy workin full time plus doin this on the side plus family, church, etc but hey i got a bunch of stuff cut with the new blade which I've completely used up lol. At first I thought the blade would last longer than it did but i got what i paid for after some quick checking on that but i do have a question, what blade would you guys recommend for cutting agatized coral? i was thinking about trying the BD-305 Agate Kutter... but is it worth $100? i got about 8 gallons of rocks cut with the new blade i went thru... bout 12 hours of cutting. but I've heard those expensive blades can last years? thoughts? Thanks for any advice 🙂

Here's a couple of batches I spread out to look at but i did more than this. Also here's a couple of my favorites. The big one is gorgeous in person it sparkles all over with tiny druzy pockets and im thinking about slabbing it, but should I? What you guys think?

Then there's the Enhydro... absolutely beautiful piece and my very first enhydro! It also sports druzy and botryoidal inclusions 😁 seems ultra rare. And dont worry i know

Last Edit: Dec 9, 2023 19:13:47 GMT -5 by countryfriedagate: Pics failed to post

jasoninsd can identify rocks - even green ones I Wish I Knew Half The Stuff I Thought I Knew 30 Years Ago! Member since July 2020 Posts: 18,424	Agatized Coral cuts + Enhydro! Dec 9, 2023 23:03:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jasoninsd on Dec 9, 2023 23:03:35 GMT -5 I don't have a recommendation for a blade...I use a wet tile saw for my slabs... But! I will say those are some super cool corals!!
	Favorite Quotes: "It always seems impossible until it is done." - Nelson Mandela "Life becomes easier when you learn to accept the apology you never got." - Robert Brault "You can't wait until life isn't hard anymore before you decide to be happy." - Nightbirde (RIP 2/19/22) My Etsy Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/MadBadgerLapidary

rockbrain
Cave Dweller

Member since January 2022
Posts: 3,172

Agatized Coral cuts + Enhydro! Dec 10, 2023 10:25:06 GMT -5 RWA3006 and jasoninsd like this

Quote

Post by rockbrain on Dec 10, 2023 10:25:06 GMT -5

Some great looking coral and a lot of cuts! Are you sure you're blade is "used up". As long as there is still a band around the outside edge there's life left in it. Have you sharpened it? It sounds weird but hitting the edge with a file can put it back in fine cutting shape. If the edge gets round it doesn't cut good. You need to square it again. Blade sharpening

Bigfoot is often called Sasquatch, Yeti doesn't seem to care!

stefan
Cave Dweller

Member since January 2005
Posts: 14,113

Agatized Coral cuts + Enhydro! Dec 10, 2023 12:48:22 GMT -5

Quote

Post by stefan on Dec 10, 2023 12:48:22 GMT -5

What size saw are you using? Water or oil? Feed type? 8 Gallons of cutting on my tile saw would be just about right for blade life, but that's because it spin faster, is hand fed, and uses water. 8 gallons of cutting on my 14" slab saw is just getting broken in, But it is a slower RPM, auto feed, and oil cooled. A $100 blade for the tile saw is really pushing it as the saw itself only cost $77. A $100 blade for the 14" would be the cheapest of the cheap (my current "cheap" blade was $120). Perspective is everything! Great cuts BTW, Really like those agatized corals, I have seen some pretty amazing ones, and man do the sparkle in the sun!

I can't tell if thats some Gneiss Schist, or that Schist is Gneiss. All I know is don't take it for Granite

countryfriedagate off to a rocking start Member since November 2023 Posts: 8	Agatized Coral cuts + Enhydro! Dec 11, 2023 18:07:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by countryfriedagate on Dec 11, 2023 18:07:33 GMT -5 Im using a Ryobi WS750L 7" Wet Tile saw, water cooled, sliding table, just something to get me started. Just got my wet stone polisher in, so ill be playing with that some this week.

« Prev
1
Next »

Chat Box v.2

This space is for temporary chat only and all posts drop off automatically and are not saved.
Members with real questions or comments that need an actual response, please post on the main forum - not here!
Casual PG-13 posts only, no politics or religion please!

RickB:

Surf's up - Pastrami on the hoof Nov 13, 2024 16:44:09 GMT -5 *

Wooferhound: I make my Sandwiches without the Bread Nov 14, 2024 12:56:46 GMT -5

amygdule: I like my meat warmed to Body Temp^oF... Then wrapped with a slice of Cheese

Nov 14, 2024 18:17:57 GMT -5 *

RickB:

Nov 14, 2024 21:28:27 GMT -5

amygdule:

Nov 14, 2024 23:45:10 GMT -5

amygdule:

Nov 15, 2024 1:46:48 GMT -5

RickB:

Nov 15, 2024 7:10:24 GMT -5

rocknrob: Holey Moooley Nov 15, 2024 11:53:09 GMT -5

vegasjames: Must be a Swiss cow. You know, these are only cows you can get Swiss cheese from. (laugh)

Nov 15, 2024 17:44:51 GMT -5

RickB:

Nov 15, 2024 18:09:19 GMT -5

parfive: The Scooter knows. Nov 16, 2024 0:36:53 GMT -5

RickB: In theme with things - today is National Bread Day Nov 17, 2024 6:53:42 GMT -5

dshanpnw: The slice of life. Nov 17, 2024 9:35:37 GMT -5 *

parfive: The greatest thing in its day. Nov 18, 2024 13:57:33 GMT -5

amygdule:

Nov 19, 2024 12:31:50 GMT -5

RickB: Stop loafing and take your buns to Agate Beach after the storm Nov 20, 2024 11:57:52 GMT -5 *

amygdule: The Ocean is still tumbling with 20 foot waves...11/20/2024

Nov 20, 2024 20:08:47 GMT -5

rocknrob:

Nov 20, 2024 21:54:31 GMT -5

rocknrob: That was one heck of a windstorm that thankfully missed me. I guess Seatac almost hit 60mph gusts. I bet those were some fun landings Nov 20, 2024 21:55:16 GMT -5

rocknrob: I'll always love my pet rock, he's such a geode boy. Nov 22, 2024 9:27:33 GMT -5

Agatized Coral cuts + Enhydro!

Post by countryfriedagate on Dec 9, 2023 19:04:09 GMT -5

Post by jasoninsd on Dec 9, 2023 23:03:35 GMT -5

Post by rockbrain on Dec 10, 2023 10:25:06 GMT -5

Post by stefan on Dec 10, 2023 12:48:22 GMT -5

Post by countryfriedagate on Dec 11, 2023 18:07:33 GMT -5

Chat Box v.2