thomtap
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since December 2007
Posts: 237
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Post by thomtap on Dec 26, 2007 11:20:05 GMT -5
Awwww Right! Now I can start cutting! I went down to Lowe's and bought a 7" tile saw with Christmas money! It's a start... now I can't wait to get a good grinder and belt sander.
I will go out to my rock box and select some good stone to cut!
Thom Tapp
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daddydave
starting to shine!
Member since June 2007
Posts: 44
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Post by daddydave on Dec 26, 2007 15:09:08 GMT -5
Just know you're itching to get started. In selecting your rock, don't pick one of your best. I've ruined a lot of good material in my beginning days. Just take your time, there is a lot to learn before you can make beautiful cabs from that perfect piect of KY. Agate you've been saving. Have fun!!!
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Post by MrP on Dec 26, 2007 15:35:47 GMT -5
Welcome to the club. Enjoy....MrP
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Post by docone31 on Dec 26, 2007 21:23:19 GMT -5
It really helps to get a 1/2pt paper cream container. Fill it with plaster of paris, insert the stone to be cut. You have four flat sides and something solid to hold on to.
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thomtap
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since December 2007
Posts: 237
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Post by thomtap on Dec 26, 2007 22:24:51 GMT -5
Thanks for the tip! I'd never have thought of that, but I'll try it out!
Thom Tapp
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RockyBlue
fully equipped rock polisher
Go U.K.
Member since June 2006
Posts: 1,719
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Post by RockyBlue on Dec 27, 2007 21:15:41 GMT -5
That`s like the saw i got from lowes mine does a pretty good job trimming slabs but that`s what i wanted,i started cutting soft rocks like old bricks until i caught on how to use it.however i did put a piece of plexiglass with a bunji cord wrapped around it to keep some of the water off of me.......Rocky
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thomtap
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since December 2007
Posts: 237
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Post by thomtap on Dec 28, 2007 7:43:11 GMT -5
I have a friend with a 30" slab saw, and he lets me use it for my slabbing. I think the little tile saw will do fine for my needs. I think I will feed the slabs from the rear to avoid the spray.
Thom
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