Fastening Round Rocks While Cutting

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Fastening Round Rocks While Cutting May 19, 2007 4:14:17 GMT -5

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Post by adrian65 on May 19, 2007 4:14:17 GMT -5

Hello,

Anybody having problems making the round rocks stable while cutting them? I have that problem and don't know how to solve it. I'm thinking to encase the rock in plaster (and, of course, to mold the plaster into a cubic shape). Did anyone try it? My only fear is that the soft plaster might clogge the blade.

Any other ideas?

Thank you,

Adrian

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Fastening Round Rocks While Cutting May 19, 2007 12:12:26 GMT -5

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Post by 181lizard on May 19, 2007 12:12:26 GMT -5

Adrian...a while back, someone did a tutorial on encasing rock in plaster. I'm thinking it was a member called bitterbrook. Can't remember where or when, but someone here will point you in the threads direction!

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Fastening Round Rocks While Cutting May 19, 2007 12:47:57 GMT -5

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Post by Steve on May 19, 2007 12:47:57 GMT -5

I've had pretty good luck using plaster of paris. Use a half gallon milk carton and peal off the carton after it sets. The plater doesn't hurt the blade and breaks off easily. Before each cut you need to check the end to make sure that there are no loose rocks that can roll and bind your blade.

adrian65 Cave Dweller Arch to golden memories and to great friends. Member since February 2007 Posts: 10,792	Fastening Round Rocks While Cutting May 19, 2007 12:53:25 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by adrian65 on May 19, 2007 12:53:25 GMT -5 Thank you both. I made some searching and i found the tutorial bitterbrook posted a while ago. I brought it up, since I think it's useful for many of us, the newer members. Adrian
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Fastening Round Rocks While Cutting

Post by adrian65 on May 19, 2007 4:14:17 GMT -5

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