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Post by stonesthatrock on Jun 16, 2009 13:09:11 GMT -5
yep its that time again. with all the cutting we're doing, i have lots of end cuts that we don't use. Most of these are fairly large pieces. I have even thrown some lace in here, i know its not in the pic, theres many surpirses. It will weight atleast 25 lbs. They are $30.00 plus shipping of $11.00.    ty ralph and mary ann |
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10thumbs
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Post by 10thumbs on Jun 18, 2009 16:18:00 GMT -5
Ralph/Mary Ann,
I am very interested in this random mix however some of that stuff still looks really thick. I can't use anything that I can't cut on my WF which has a depth of about 1 3/8". I'm not trying to cherry pick your pile of end cuts. But I have purchased a bunch of rocks that all I can do is look at longingly and wonder what is inside because they're too big for my WF.
Thanks,
Scott
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Post by stonesthatrock on Jun 18, 2009 17:35:52 GMT -5
awwwwww scott that would drive me crazy. i have to cut them and see whats inside even if i make ralph get a hammer and chivel and beat on it. lol
i will pack something good for you
ty
mary ann
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Post by Michael John on Jun 18, 2009 19:44:41 GMT -5
Scott, have you learned to roll rocks around on the blade? This technique allows you to cut much larger stones, resulting in decent-sized slabettes.
Another option is hammer and chisel.
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aunuts
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Post by aunuts on Jun 18, 2009 21:35:52 GMT -5
Scott, do you know anyone with a slab saw? During the winter, when we're in AZ, I cut slabs for people on a 50/50 basis. Perhaps you can get someone to help in that way?
Jo
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10thumbs
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Post by 10thumbs on Jun 18, 2009 23:48:37 GMT -5
I do a little rolling with the WF but it's really easy to bind up the blade especially with my well documented lack of manual dexterity. It also takes a heck of a long time to get a slabette cut using this method, unless the material is really soft.
I got some chunks from you Michael that are at the top of my "longing to see what is inside" pile and I refuse to crack them with a hammer. I'll get slab saw access some day some how.
I visited the closest local rock club (~20 miles away) but their workshop is only open twice per month and the sign-up sheet for the slab saw covered the next couple of sessions. There are a couple of other rock clubs a bit farther away but I feel a little guilty joining just to use their equipment. I still might do it but it seems shady.
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Post by carloscinco on Jun 19, 2009 9:04:54 GMT -5
It sounds like you either need a new blade or not enough water in the pan..or both. I know, I know, this ain't the saw topic.
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10thumbs
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Post by 10thumbs on Jun 22, 2009 12:59:32 GMT -5
It sounds like you either need a new blade or not enough water in the pan..or both. I know, I know, this ain't the saw topic. It's just tricky when you have a lot of the blade inside a hard stone. Since I put my new blade in the WF I am very careful that the pan is clean and full all time. I cut outside and keep the hose right next to me I'll jet water down the access holes until sandy water is pouring out the overflow. I spray water directly on the blade and the saw if I detect any heat or see any sparks. I baby the blade with gentle pressure on the stone to insure that it's doing the work. |
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Post by 10thumbs on Jun 25, 2009 11:13:04 GMT -5
Here's what you get for your $30+shipping:  The slabs on the left side were extra goodies. I'm a repeat StoneThatRock customer so clearly they gave me the royal treatment. In about three hours of cutting with the WF yesterday afternoon I generated about 25 very workable slabettes of great domestic and international material like burro creek agate, kambaba jasper, noreena jasper, lace agate, moss agate, mookaite, and bunch more that looks awesome but I don't actually know what it is yet. It'll take me another couple hours to finish slabette-ing up the remainder of the box. |
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