randy
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by randy on Apr 5, 2009 21:04:09 GMT -5
I am going to buy myself a slab saw. I'm not made of money, but I think I can afford a smaller sized saw. I have just about talked myself into the Covington 1510TS. I can get it new for about $865 on-line so it fits my budget too.
Any and all thoughts are welcome.
Randy
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hope
spending too much on rocks
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Post by hope on Apr 5, 2009 21:37:46 GMT -5
The folks at Covington are just super great people to deal with. They will make sure your saw-buying experience a good one.
Hope
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Post by johnjsgems on Apr 5, 2009 22:31:51 GMT -5
Randy, if that doesn't include shipping PM me. By the way, it is a great saw and a nice choice for a saw that can trim and slab (up to about 3.5").
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walle
off to a rocking start
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Post by walle on Apr 5, 2009 23:17:52 GMT -5
Kingsley North has that saw complete with power feed (a must) for $829 I've dealt with them for years, great reliable Co. and lots of help. I just bought a Covington 16" from them, works great and the slabs polish great in my vibe 10 and 18, both sides at once...
Mike
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Post by catmandewe on Apr 5, 2009 23:33:21 GMT -5
That's a good saw, I would buy it from John at jsgemslapidary.comThat way you are assured of a great price and far greater customer service. Tony
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Post by texaswoodie on Apr 6, 2009 5:13:14 GMT -5
Yup, I want to throw in my 2 cents for John as well. You'll be glad you dealt with him.
Curt
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Mudshark
fully equipped rock polisher
Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock. Will Rogers
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Post by Mudshark on Apr 6, 2009 15:06:10 GMT -5
Randy,I have that saw and love it.If you use it just about every day like I do you'll need to change the oil once a week or so.The small saws gunk up pretty quick because they only hold a couple pints of oil.If you have any questions about it let me know,I think you'll like owning one. Mike
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Post by Bejewelme on Apr 6, 2009 18:12:24 GMT -5
You can't go wrong with Johnjsgems on here! He stands by his products,and I think he will do the best he can on the price!!
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MikeS
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Post by MikeS on Apr 6, 2009 18:49:58 GMT -5
Covington makes good equipment, I can attest to that...I use a Covington saw/grinder/wheel combo that is almost 50 years old....
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randy
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by randy on Apr 7, 2009 19:18:41 GMT -5
Thanks to everyone that responded. I have a much more cozy feeling about my choice now. The price that I was listing includes shipping, but I would certainly be glad to hear a quote from John (I would prefer to do business with an RTH'er anyway).
Thanks again, Randy
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Post by johnjsgems on Apr 7, 2009 20:06:49 GMT -5
Randy, I sent you a PM. Thanks all for the kind words.
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Post by stonesthatrock on Apr 8, 2009 12:43:22 GMT -5
yes go with john he can't be beat
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randy
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by randy on Apr 12, 2009 10:40:29 GMT -5
Hi everyone, I thought that I would let everyone know that I am in the final stages of ordering the Covington saw from John. I am pretty excited. I have some rocks that I have bought, but I have had no way to cut up (at least not cut up efficiently anyway).
The new saw should be a real nice addition to my Work Force tile saw. WooHoo...I can't wait.
Randy
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spicer m
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Post by spicer m on Apr 12, 2009 22:41:05 GMT -5
Randy I have a few suggestion on the saw you are buying before you add oil to it. This is based on me and my 10” Covington. Also I will assume You will be using Oil. Cuts a whole lot better and blade will last longer. #1 Check to make sure the set screws on both pulleys are tight and check every few months . Mine have came loose on the saw shaft twice. May want to spot drill the shafts for the set screws.
#2 There are 3 screws that hold the table down too the base. Loosen them up one at a time and put some automotive silicone gasket RTV under the heads and washers.
#3 On the left side top of the table Covington has removed the liquid retaining lip. I assume this for cutting a long piece of rock by hand using water. When using oil it will end up running and splashing over the grove they have in the top of table. It will end up on Your bench. I took a piece of alum strip, and made a new lip for the left side. I used JB weld (available at auto parts stores) to glue it to the outside of the left side. You will have to clamp it till it dries. #4 The plastic Splash cover is for Water not Oil, unless you dont't mind oil all over the place. To fix this buy some Plexiglas at the hardware store .Cut a piece for each side bigger than the openings in Covington’s cover. The one for the right side needs to hinge up. Currently I am using a piece of duct tape for a hinge. The left side could be glued to the outside of Covington’s cover. After doing the above you will still get some oil on the bench from the right side and the back.
If You have Question or need a picture let me know. Mike
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Mudshark
fully equipped rock polisher
Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock. Will Rogers
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Post by Mudshark on Apr 13, 2009 8:03:43 GMT -5
Randy,Spicerm brought up some good points there.The set screws do need to be tightened every now and then,mine loosened up on me yesterday.
The screws holding the table down will leak a little but this is easily fixed with the silicone.
I took the easy way out and took a lid from one of those plastic storage things and set the whole unit inside it.It's wider and longer than the saw so any oil that drips off the saw lands in the lid.I use it as a drip pan for all the rocks I cut from my big saw also.When I change the oil I remove the saw and any rocks from the drip pan and pour all the oil into my filter bucket.
One more quick mod would be to get a couple of long pipe nipples and caps and replace the two plugs on the drain holes,it will make oil changes a little easier.I used a couple of ball valves instead of the caps,I just have to remember to close them when refilling with oil.
Good luck with your new saw and be sure to post some pics,Mike
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