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Post by velodromed on Jun 8, 2024 9:03:10 GMT -5
I’ve searched and thought and searched and thought… so, a tile saw is faster than a rock saw, right? I have a basic craftsman 7” tile saw. Lately, I’ve been using a dewalt xp4 blade with pretty good results. I also have one of these on the way:  Anyone have any other suggestions? Are more expensive blades, like hotdog, worth it? I mostly find I’m sawing chalcedonys, agates, jaspers…rocks around 7 mohs. Many thanks everyone!! |
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Post by southernlakehuronguy on Jun 8, 2024 9:18:25 GMT -5
I bought and use this blade. I don't cut a lot, but works good on quartz and granite...https://www.amazon.com/Qep-6-7001cr-Continuous-Diamond-Tile/dp/B00FQ670BK/ref=pd_bxgy_d_sccl_2/132-6159596-6627450?pd_rd_w=Jc1Yz&content-id=amzn1.sym.7746dde5-5539-43d2-b75f-28935d70f100&pf_rd_p=7746dde5-5539-43d2-b75f-28935d70f100&pf_rd_r=CFR3GHWKJDCXNPBS83E7&pd_rd_wg=EXqAl&pd_rd_r=42a4617c-9ff5-47d3-854a-0b07e7c268e5&pd_rd_i=B00FQ670BK&psc=1
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wargrafix
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Post by wargrafix on Jun 8, 2024 15:06:02 GMT -5
I bought and use this blade. I don't cut a lot, but works good on quartz and granite...https://www.amazon.com/Qep-6-7001cr-Continuous-Diamond-Tile/dp/B00FQ670BK/ref=pd_bxgy_d_sccl_2/132-6159596-6627450?pd_rd_w=Jc1Yz&content-id=amzn1.sym.7746dde5-5539-43d2-b75f-28935d70f100&pf_rd_p=7746dde5-5539-43d2-b75f-28935d70f100&pf_rd_r=CFR3GHWKJDCXNPBS83E7&pd_rd_wg=EXqAl&pd_rd_r=42a4617c-9ff5-47d3-854a-0b07e7c268e5&pd_rd_i=B00FQ670BK&psc=1 I use the glass version to their blade. Its takes longer to cut but wastes less material.
But I have seen a frequently returned message about their brand. Whats up with that?
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Post by velodromed on Jun 9, 2024 10:35:53 GMT -5
I bought and use this blade. I don't cut a lot, but works good on quartz and granite...https://www.amazon.com/Qep-6-7001cr-Continuous-Diamond-Tile/dp/B00FQ670BK/ref=pd_bxgy_d_sccl_2/132-6159596-6627450?pd_rd_w=Jc1Yz&content-id=amzn1.sym.7746dde5-5539-43d2-b75f-28935d70f100&pf_rd_p=7746dde5-5539-43d2-b75f-28935d70f100&pf_rd_r=CFR3GHWKJDCXNPBS83E7&pd_rd_wg=EXqAl&pd_rd_r=42a4617c-9ff5-47d3-854a-0b07e7c268e5&pd_rd_i=B00FQ670BK&psc=1 That was one of the first blades that I tried. It works decent. Then I got the Dewalt and have been fairly impressed by it. I haven’t tried the black widow yet, but will next week probably. |
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Warzy Raptor
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Post by Warzy Raptor on Jun 9, 2024 15:18:22 GMT -5
I bought and use this blade. I don't cut a lot, but works good on quartz and granite...https://www.amazon.com/Qep-6-7001cr-Continuous-Diamond-Tile/dp/B00FQ670BK/ref=pd_bxgy_d_sccl_2/132-6159596-6627450?pd_rd_w=Jc1Yz&content-id=amzn1.sym.7746dde5-5539-43d2-b75f-28935d70f100&pf_rd_p=7746dde5-5539-43d2-b75f-28935d70f100&pf_rd_r=CFR3GHWKJDCXNPBS83E7&pd_rd_wg=EXqAl&pd_rd_r=42a4617c-9ff5-47d3-854a-0b07e7c268e5&pd_rd_i=B00FQ670BK&psc=1 Ayyy same blade I use! It’s pretty decent but I feel like I have to peen it after every cutting session (then again I’m cutting for two hours at a time and most of my material is cryptocrystalline silica in nature - quartz, jasper, etc - so that’s a good mohs 7.5). Definitely gonna give the DeWalt XP4 a shot and see how it does, got a lot of rock to cut. |
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wargrafix
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Post by wargrafix on Jun 9, 2024 19:31:08 GMT -5
When cutting geodes this round, I felt it took more effort. To be fair there was more quartz and agate, but it was tough going. Of course I tend to finniky about safety and will always default to the safest thin blade
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 9, 2024 19:42:24 GMT -5
I used the DeWalt XP4 on mySkilsaw tile saw. It is a good blade. The kerf is kinda thick, though. In my earlier days using it, I wasted a lot of good rock. But, it was what I had.
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Post by Rockoonz on Jun 9, 2024 19:56:14 GMT -5
did I make a link? edit: yes I did |
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wargrafix
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Post by wargrafix on Jun 9, 2024 21:22:05 GMT -5
Whats your opinion of x teeth blades?
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Post by Rockoonz on Jun 9, 2024 22:43:24 GMT -5
Whats your opinion of x teeth blades? X teeth? looked it up, can't find it, what are they? |
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wargrafix
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Post by wargrafix on Jun 9, 2024 23:17:40 GMT -5
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Post by Rockoonz on Jun 9, 2024 23:37:18 GMT -5
wargrafix it appears to be a wet or dry blade, like the cheap ones I use with an angle grinder for concrete and stucco. Looks like the center is thicker too, so it won't cut very deep before hitting the step.
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wargrafix
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Post by wargrafix on Jun 10, 2024 9:10:21 GMT -5
wargrafix it appears to be a wet or dry blade, like the cheap ones I use with an angle grinder for concrete and stucco. Looks like the center is thicker too, so it won't cut very deep before hitting the step. I see that! Damn. Is there a preferred thin blade for tile cutting? |
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Post by wargrafix on Jul 22, 2024 17:23:08 GMT -5
I am back annoying you all again. I need to consider a thin blade. Continuous.
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demihuman
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Post by demihuman on Jul 22, 2024 18:46:34 GMT -5
did I make a link? edit: yes I did Oh cool, I ordered one for my little Skil tile saw. |
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python
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Post by python on Jul 30, 2024 20:48:20 GMT -5
Just be careful using segmented blades. They will definitely cut/injure you if you touch the blade while it is running. I only use continuous rim blades for cutting rocks. I have a Skil wet saw that I use. Here are a couple of different blades that I have bought and used. 7 inch blade - #17 inch blade - #2They're pretty good blades for the price. I have cut geodes, quartz, quartzite, agates, and a bunch of other rocks that I'm not sure what they are yet. |
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