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Post by parfive on Jul 7, 2009 20:30:59 GMT -5
Cutting cab preforms on a Workforce had become a pain in the ass, even using a thin .025” blade. I didn’t think a lapidary trim saw would be that much of an improvement, so I got a Gryphon band saw from johnjsgems. Here’s the first cut, and call me happy camper!!!    The band saw is quieter and smoother than the WF, and not a drop of water left the saw table. Before the cut, I figured on staying a hair off the line, but quickly said to hell with it and went for the line all the way around. You can see I got into the line a little on the bottom curve – easy to fix on the next one. Another plus is gonna be a lot less time spent grinding to the line (monotonous) on the 80 grit wheel, and the band saw cut is, if anything, smoother (less coarse) than what comes off the 80 grit. We’ll have to see how blade life turns out. I have no problem using a light touch, but for someone that kills a WF factory blade in a couple of days, I wouldn’t recommend this saw. I can’t see this fine little blade standing up to any abuse. Rich |
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Post by akansan on Jul 7, 2009 20:44:21 GMT -5
Very nice - how long did it take in comparison to a WF or grinding on the 80 grit?
BTW - I love the pattern on that cab. Really striking!
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Post by parfive on Jul 7, 2009 21:29:04 GMT -5
Akansan - That cut took 10 minutes, and when I said I used a light touch, I mean feather-light!
There's virtually no chipping on the edges - less than an 80 grit or a 100 grit wheel. Front and back edges are clean to the eye and fingernail. Calling it microscopic might be a stretch, but it's certainly loupe-ascopic. ;D
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Sabre52
Cave Dweller 
Me and my gal, Rosie
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Post by Sabre52 on Jul 7, 2009 21:32:05 GMT -5
Man Rich that is super cool! You'll save a ton of time on your preforms too because with a standard trim saw you have to cut way further from the edges which means a way longer time spent on grinding off the extra rock. What a handy tool!.....Mel
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Post by 49er on Jul 7, 2009 23:02:13 GMT -5
WOW that is a amazing. If someone would have told me about that I would think they where BS me. Will be checking out this saw for my addition in the shop.
A Big Thank You.
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Post by deb193redux on Jul 7, 2009 23:32:21 GMT -5
Do you have regular or fuser blade?
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Post by stonesthatrock on Jul 8, 2009 0:31:16 GMT -5
when john was in town we tried that saw out also. it does cut nice, but wasn't exactly wht ralph wanted. I must admit hes too impatient, but the saw is good, its just the user that is, hmmmmmmmmmmmm
mary ann
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Post by parfive on Jul 8, 2009 1:02:49 GMT -5
Daniel - The regular/stock blade labeled "Black Diamond".
.020 kerf by .140 deep.
Didn't I just read you picked one up? Had a chance to try it yet?
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Post by Bejewelme on Jul 8, 2009 5:30:54 GMT -5
WOW, that would be nice! I hate cutting most of all, and my trims are terrible! Might have to look at one of these! Although I doubt I could be that patient!
Amber
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Post by frane on Jul 8, 2009 6:14:49 GMT -5
I was wondering about those! I think that is an amazing cut for your first try. 10 minutes is not too bad since you don't want to stress the blade and think of all the time you are saving, not having to grind the sides so much! WOW!
Fran
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Post by Bikerrandy on Jul 8, 2009 9:40:39 GMT -5
Nice cut! Hey, did anyone notice the actual stone? lol... That's gonna be an awesome cab!!  |
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fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by NorthShore-Rocks on Jul 8, 2009 10:12:05 GMT -5
Very nice Rich! Hmmmm....my list just got longer!
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Post by MyNewHobby on Jul 8, 2009 14:09:27 GMT -5
Yep, yep .... another toy added to my list as well.
Julie
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Post by Pat on Aug 10, 2019 17:02:10 GMT -5
parfive. I was just looking at your link re your new saw. Do you ever use the rock that is cut off? Looks like it could be useful as trim for something—- part of a backplate.
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Post by parfive on Aug 11, 2019 19:48:57 GMT -5
Never used that piece for anything, Pat , but I just went down to the basement and found it in less than a minute. : ) Still in one piece too, ten years later! Usually, the offcuts just get tossed in the tumbler. |
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Post by Pat on Aug 11, 2019 20:11:53 GMT -5
Your offcuts have given me an idea. I have core drills for circles; no more band saws. Thanks.
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