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Post by MyNewHobby on May 9, 2009 14:09:44 GMT -5
Now that I have this Workforce ... I have a great batch of lakers that I got from an RTHer and wanted to know if I can put them through the saw ... OR
Are they too tough for this little Workforce?
As always
Julie
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2009 15:24:21 GMT -5
As long as they are the right size......run em through Julie.  Shannon |
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Post by MyNewHobby on May 9, 2009 15:42:52 GMT -5
Thank you Shannon ....
Yep ... some of them could get through as they are about 1 - 1 1/2" high.
Cool!
As always
Julie
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chrisperez
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Post by chrisperez on May 9, 2009 15:56:04 GMT -5
How deep will that saw cut? Just curious....
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Post by MyNewHobby on May 9, 2009 16:26:52 GMT -5
Hi Chris!!
This is my new saw, my first. It is a Workforce 7" Tile Wet Saw.
Only about 1 1/2" of blade are above the table.
As always
Julie
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on May 9, 2009 18:38:29 GMT -5
Yes, I know from experience that the WF will cut them. Just take your time.
Chuck
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ejs
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Post by ejs on May 9, 2009 20:00:49 GMT -5
How do you go about cutting the lakers?
It seems like the uninteresting stuff surrounds the cool patterns. What cuts do you make to bring the most out of the rock?
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Post by Michael John on May 9, 2009 20:45:31 GMT -5
"Only about 1 1/2" of blade are above the table."
Take the table off and you'll gain about another 1/2" !!!
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Post by NatureNut on May 9, 2009 21:25:57 GMT -5
If they are bigger than 1.5" or 2" (if you take the table off), then you will work on rolling them. Run them through once, turn the stone up, run the blade through the cut to keep it in line, turn, cut. Pretty soon you'll be rolling them in one motion. These lakers are tough buggers, but beautiful inside. Take your time.
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on May 10, 2009 10:17:09 GMT -5
I've cut them to trim off pieces (projections or fractures) that would take too long to tumble off. You can also cut them for face polishing or into "freeform" cabs.
Chuck
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Post by MyNewHobby on May 10, 2009 11:01:56 GMT -5
Michael ... (again .... duh) I am confused.
If I remove the table, what is/are the rocks going to sit on?
Or ... do I just need to practice a lot holding them myself?
As always
Julie
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Post by krazydiamond on May 10, 2009 15:37:30 GMT -5
you sure picked some of the hardest stuff to cut for your first time.....as above mentioned, take your time, good luck and enjoy.
KD
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Post by Michael John on May 10, 2009 16:45:45 GMT -5
"If I remove the table, what is/are the rocks going to sit on?"
Look under the table. You'll still have a metal surface.
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Post by MyNewHobby on May 10, 2009 19:42:09 GMT -5
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on May 11, 2009 11:54:39 GMT -5
I don't think you gain much with the new design of the WF. I'd stick with the metal table myself, just to save wear and tear.
Chuck
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highplainsdrifter
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Post by highplainsdrifter on May 11, 2009 12:12:07 GMT -5
I cut a bunch on my new WF about a month ago. It cut them pretty well, but I went very slow with the cuts. Remember your ear protection, it was LOUD!! I also added some crystalcut to the water and kept the water basin as full as possible. Also, stand behind the saw and put some kind of water shield in the front.
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carloscinco
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Post by carloscinco on May 11, 2009 20:56:30 GMT -5
OK, you got me, What is crystalcut?
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