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jayhkr
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Would this work? Sept 8, 2009 23:48:22 GMT -5

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Post by jayhkr on Sept 8, 2009 23:48:22 GMT -5

I was browsing my local CL and came across this: kansascity.craigslist.org/tls/1362240645.html
or this one
kansascity.craigslist.org/tls/1338716274.html
I wasn't sure if this would work as a trim saw or not. If it would work, should I purchase special blades for it, or will regular ceramic tile blades work? I watch a youtube video of a guy using a trim saw and his blade would cut rock, but not his fingers, as he demonstrated by putting his fingers on the blade while it was running. Just curious as $30 doesn't sound bad. Still might just buy a new one for $88 though.

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Saskrock fully equipped rock polisher Member since October 2007 Posts: 1,852	Would this work? Sept 9, 2009 0:25:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Saskrock on Sept 9, 2009 0:25:10 GMT -5 Either one would probably work. The question to ask is how good is the saw built and is the blade any good. Try finding some reviews for each saw on google. The blade you will likely have to just try.
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Bikerrandy can identify rocks - even green ones Say what?? Member since September 2005 Posts: 15,688	Would this work? Sept 9, 2009 4:27:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Bikerrandy on Sept 9, 2009 4:27:49 GMT -5 Yes, you can use tile blades for cutting rocks. It's all I use in my 7 inch and 10 inch saws. Keep in mind that the only thing you can use a 4 inch saw for is trimming slabs.
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jayhkr
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Member since September 2007
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Would this work? Sept 9, 2009 9:22:05 GMT -5

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Post by jayhkr on Sept 9, 2009 9:22:05 GMT -5

So I should wait till I can afford a bigger (7-10"?) saw for the actual slab making? I basically want something that can cut some of my rough rock, which is tumble size atm, where there are pits, cracks, etc... Later on I'll look into cutting massive boulder style rocks. Thanks all!

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