wil1213
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Post by wil1213 on Dec 9, 2005 0:26:16 GMT -5
this is a big post sorry to throw out so many questions at once
well i am new here and i have been reading around and have a few questions i have, and some things i need clarification on
first, i have read you can use a tile saw to cut rocks. 1--i was wondering how big/small can the rocks be? 2--can it be a tile cutter from home depot ? 3--what prices should i expect for a new one? 4--how do you mack sher its even for cutting slabs
second, (cabing) 1--how hard is it to do this? 2--what would be a good machine to use?
third, cutting/shaping stones after being tumbled i am positive that this is vary hard and would take a lot of practice but i would like to try learn (i mean cutting stones so they look like they were fore jewelry)
fourth what would be a good slabbing machine to start with i would like to be able to cut 11''+ slabs
fifth, spheres how do you make spheres? well were can you find a machine to make them and how much will it likely cost?
i think thats all ....for now sorry again i feel like a little kid asking to many questions...
thanks for the help wil1213
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Post by Cher on Dec 9, 2005 0:34:56 GMT -5
Don't feel bad about asking questions but you'll probably get a faster answer posting them in the General forum (first one on the list). I'll give it a go though and see if I can answer any.
First question about the tile saw. Workforce 7 inch tile saw from Home Depot $88.00. You can straight cut a rock about an inch and a half with that. With a little practice you can cut one about 3 inches deep by rolling it. It's a tile saw with a diamond blade, works great for cutting small slabs as long as you don't push it and keep an eye on the water level in the reservoir.
Can't help with the cabbing, I don't do that.
If you cut a stone after polishing to make it look like it was for jewelry. Do you mean like faceting it? I'm not quite sure what you mean but if you cut it after polishing, you'll need to polish it again.
You'd best have some BIG BUCKS if you want to cut slabs that big. Look for a used saw for that ... but they still cost quite a bit.
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wil1213
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Post by wil1213 on Dec 9, 2005 1:17:07 GMT -5
i know I'm in for a long haul, but i like to plan things out before i dive into them...right now my ruff estimate is about 5,000$ for all the equipment i will need. hopefully i can get it all by next year (2007)
i know that a big saw for slabs but i want to only have to buy one slab saw, if i did get a saw for 11"+ could i do like 6'' rocks?
and for cutting them i meen like making them look like a stereotypical ruby or diamond
well thanks for the start on the help
also do you think it would be ok if i reposted this in the other forum?
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Post by Cher on Dec 9, 2005 12:28:55 GMT -5
With an 11 inch saw, you'd have to know how to roll the rock to cut anything bigger than about 4 inches. Your cutting area is less then half of the blade, you have to take into account the arbor that the blade is attached to. My 7 inch saw gives me less than 2 inches of straight cutting.
Cutting ruby or diamonds, thats faceting and you need a faceter to do that plus I don't know what else. Sure, you can repost it over there, maybe others will have more info for you.
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drupe
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Post by drupe on Dec 9, 2005 14:21:50 GMT -5
Definitely repost to the general forum. You will receive a good many more specific answers and more members will be likely to read your questions - thus more answers. Pete
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wil1213
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Post by wil1213 on Dec 9, 2005 15:35:24 GMT -5
thanks, well i am going to repost this so this can be closed or just let it fall to the bottom
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