jlswi84
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Post by jlswi84 on Apr 9, 2024 11:14:55 GMT -5
I would love recommendations for a 10" blade that cuts through agate well and lasts.
Currently using the MK Agate Kutter but that's no longer an option. Well, I see it for sale for $125-$350 at a couple online shops, but not sure these shops are legit, and would like to find something for less that is comparable in quality. I'm sure the price for the Agate Kutter is inflated because of dwindling supply.
My local hardware store has in stock a 10" continuous rim diamond blade by Century Drill & Tool for about $80. Is this a comparable option? I'm sure most who purchase this blade are using it for tile and masonry work, not agate cutting. The price is right, and that I can buy it in person, today, is ideal, but if it only cuts through one rock before needing replacement it's not what I want.
Any suggestions, advice, knowledge would be so appreciated. I've only been cutting for a year and have only used this one blade (the one that came with the saw was not great). The more I search online the more dizzy I become.
Thank you!
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wpotterw
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Post by wpotterw on Apr 9, 2024 11:31:11 GMT -5
I would love recommendations for a 10" blade that cuts through agate well and lasts. Currently using the MK Agate Kutter but that's no longer an option. Well, I see it for sale for $125-$350 at a couple online shops, but not sure these shops are legit, and would like to find something for less that is comparable in quality. I'm sure the price for the Agate Kutter is inflated because of dwindling supply. My local hardware store has in stock a 10" continuous rim diamond blade by Century Drill & Tool for about $80. Is this a comparable option? I'm sure most who purchase this blade are using it for tile and masonry work, not agate cutting. The price is right, and that I can buy it in person, today, is ideal, but if it only cuts through one rock before needing replacement it's not what I want. Any suggestions, advice, knowledge would be so appreciated. I've only been cutting for a year and have only used this one blade (the one that came with the saw was not great). The more I search online the more dizzy I become. Thank you! Tile / masonry saw blades are typically thicker and more coarse, so you won't get as many slabs and the cut will be rougher. I use the blades Covington sells. If you call them they'll give you recommendtions. |
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Post by Starguy on Apr 9, 2024 13:07:40 GMT -5
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goldfinder
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Post by goldfinder on Apr 9, 2024 14:32:51 GMT -5
Are you using a tile saw or lapidary saw? The RPM differences between the two can dictate which type of blade would be better suited.
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Post by brybry on Apr 9, 2024 18:19:11 GMT -5
Tile saw blades are designed to run at 3500 rpm or higher. If you look around you can find them with a thinner kerf.
Standard lapidary blades typically run half that or less.
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Post by Fossilman on Apr 10, 2024 10:50:52 GMT -5
Kinksley North bought all of MK's blades, still can buy them and stock up..
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iamchris
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Post by iamchris on Apr 16, 2024 8:58:51 GMT -5
I don't have experience with their 10" blade, only their 6. But [url=[blocked Amazon short link]49GLLa2]Jingling on Amazon[/url] has them for cheap and they've served me well.
Just as good as the 6" red sintered blade that came with my HiTech 6.
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Post by broseph82 on Apr 30, 2024 13:42:39 GMT -5
I would love recommendations for a 10" blade that cuts through agate well and lasts. Currently using the MK Agate Kutter but that's no longer an option. Well, I see it for sale for $125-$350 at a couple online shops, but not sure these shops are legit, and would like to find something for less that is comparable in quality. I'm sure the price for the Agate Kutter is inflated because of dwindling supply. My local hardware store has in stock a 10" continuous rim diamond blade by Century Drill & Tool for about $80. Is this a comparable option? I'm sure most who purchase this blade are using it for tile and masonry work, not agate cutting. The price is right, and that I can buy it in person, today, is ideal, but if it only cuts through one rock before needing replacement it's not what I want. Any suggestions, advice, knowledge would be so appreciated. I've only been cutting for a year and have only used this one blade (the one that came with the saw was not great). The more I search online the more dizzy I become. Thank you! Stay away anything Covington brand especially their gold line (you'll regret it). MK-225 Hotdog blade (says it's for porcelain, but will cut through the hardest agate within a minute). I've been using the 10" exclusively with slab saw and manual trim saw and get a year and a half of everyday hard use out of them. |
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Post by manofglass on Apr 30, 2024 14:21:37 GMT -5
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rocknrob
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Post by rocknrob on May 21, 2024 16:38:49 GMT -5
I'm there with manofglass . I use the HP Thinline and with the occasional sharpening using a bastard file it cuts really well. Some agates/jaspers though are total bears to cut. |
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wargrafix
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Post by wargrafix on May 21, 2024 18:02:21 GMT -5
for a 7 inch tile saw, any recommendations?
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hypodactylus
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Post by hypodactylus on May 21, 2024 20:41:04 GMT -5
I have been using the 8" version of this blade on my tile saw: www.amazon.com/QEP-6-7008BW-Micro-Segmented-Diamond-Cutting/dp/B002DUACNA/It has worked well for me and is the only blade I have been buying lately. I have also tried a couple other blades, including the Agate Kutter, and saw no real difference in cutting speed. These blades don't last forever, but they are relatively inexpensive and a lot cheaper than the Agate Kutters were/are. |
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Post by wargrafix on May 21, 2024 22:18:15 GMT -5
isnt segmented more dangerous?
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hypodactylus
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Post by hypodactylus on May 22, 2024 13:26:23 GMT -5
isnt segmented more dangerous? The segments are very thin; I see no increase in danger. |
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wargrafix
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Post by wargrafix on May 22, 2024 13:46:54 GMT -5
Which has the better finish?
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Post by brybry on May 22, 2024 16:03:41 GMT -5
I have been using the 8" version of this blade on my tile saw: www.amazon.com/QEP-6-7008BW-Micro-Segmented-Diamond-Cutting/dp/B002DUACNA/It has worked well for me and is the only blade I have been buying lately. I have also tried a couple other blades, including the Agate Kutter, and saw no real difference in cutting speed. These blades don't last forever, but they are relatively inexpensive and a lot cheaper than the Agate Kutters were/are. I've used a couple QEP blades. For the price you can get a ton of slabs cut. I use this one too. QEP 10" Continuous Rim Premium Diamond Blade for Wet or Dry Cutting of Ceramic, Porcelain, and Marble Tile a.co/d/actjFP6 |
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Post by wargrafix on May 22, 2024 16:06:21 GMT -5
What's the average cutting lifespan of a qep blade if I cut geodes 3 times a year?
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brybry
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Post by brybry on May 22, 2024 16:09:34 GMT -5
As long as you aren't pushing too hard, probably a couple years depending on how many you cut in those 3 times a year.
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