Post by bouldergal on Mar 19, 2008 16:18:43 GMT -5
The is a slab saw for sale about 2 hours from me. The seller sent me these photos with this info:
"$1500.00 18 inch diamond lapidary saw used to cut large slabs, squares for sphere making or other sizes. Will cut material up to 7 1/2 inches wide by 17 1/2 inches long. Saw is completely self contained, liquid cooled in a closed chamber with dimensions of 22 3/4 inches high X 27 1/2 inched wide X 35 1/2 inches long which sets upon a 2 1/2 X 1/4 inch angle iron frame 22 inches high X 28 inches by 35 1/2 inch long. Attached to the exterior of the unit is a heavy duty 1/2 hp motor 110 v. motor which increases exterior depth to 44 inches. It has an exterior mounted light to see inside when lid is open which increases exterior dimensions to 30 inches wide by 24 1/2 inches high. Estimated weight 400-500 pounds Priced to sell @ only $1,500.00 Similar saws cost $2,600 to $4,500 Price negotiable."
With the price of gas being what it is, I don't want to waste a trip if the saw is a piece of junk.
Here are the photos he sent:
I've sent him a follow up email asking more about the condition, such as does it run and if so quietly, does the blade wobble, what life is left in the blade, does the carriage move smoothly, and does it leak? I also asked how recently it had been used and what brand it was. It looks to be sitting outside which in a coastal town in Florida would mean more rust.
If anyone can offer advice, I would really appreciate it. I'm pretty good at cleaning things up but not up to a complete overhaul and rebuild.
Thanks bunches,
Susan2
"$1500.00 18 inch diamond lapidary saw used to cut large slabs, squares for sphere making or other sizes. Will cut material up to 7 1/2 inches wide by 17 1/2 inches long. Saw is completely self contained, liquid cooled in a closed chamber with dimensions of 22 3/4 inches high X 27 1/2 inched wide X 35 1/2 inches long which sets upon a 2 1/2 X 1/4 inch angle iron frame 22 inches high X 28 inches by 35 1/2 inch long. Attached to the exterior of the unit is a heavy duty 1/2 hp motor 110 v. motor which increases exterior depth to 44 inches. It has an exterior mounted light to see inside when lid is open which increases exterior dimensions to 30 inches wide by 24 1/2 inches high. Estimated weight 400-500 pounds Priced to sell @ only $1,500.00 Similar saws cost $2,600 to $4,500 Price negotiable."
With the price of gas being what it is, I don't want to waste a trip if the saw is a piece of junk.
Here are the photos he sent:
I've sent him a follow up email asking more about the condition, such as does it run and if so quietly, does the blade wobble, what life is left in the blade, does the carriage move smoothly, and does it leak? I also asked how recently it had been used and what brand it was. It looks to be sitting outside which in a coastal town in Florida would mean more rust.
If anyone can offer advice, I would really appreciate it. I'm pretty good at cleaning things up but not up to a complete overhaul and rebuild.
Thanks bunches,
Susan2
Maybe you can post some pictures here