stefan
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Member since January 2005
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Post by stefan on Dec 21, 2005 10:09:34 GMT -5
BAM BAM- THat is about the only problem I have encountered- that rock breaking where I don't want it to- I have overcome this (somewhat) by slowing down the cut as I get into the end- On a 1 inch by 1 inch agate cut I usually take 8 to 10 minuted to complete the cut- But the rock will not snap until I'm within 1/4 inch of finishing- try slowing down towards the end of the cut- I think you will be surprised at how well the rock finishes!
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Post by americanbulldogsnj on Dec 21, 2005 11:16:08 GMT -5
Great little general purpose saw! I wouldnt use it on anything special, but it does basic cuts just fine. Easy to clean too! I just used it to cut 10 lbs of red granite, cuts like butter! Marian
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BamBam
starting to shine!
Member since October 2006
Posts: 26
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Post by BamBam on Dec 21, 2005 19:57:03 GMT -5
Stefen, Thanks for the info. I've found that going slowly the whole way has solved many problems I had when I first bought the saw. I think part of it also has to do with my rolling technique. I have found that if I keep the rock somehow on the table, I'm more likely to snap the rock(sideways pressure on the blade). IF I can manage to keep it off the table, it appears less likely to snap. Just my observations. Any chance you guys bought me a slab saw for Christmas? Speaking of which, has anyone tried one of those band saws I see on ebay all the time? Are they any good?
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stefan
Cave Dweller
Member since January 2005
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Post by stefan on Dec 22, 2005 10:55:20 GMT -5
Sorry No Slab saw this year- maybe next- Someone has a band saw- James maybe- or Stoner- Can't remeber- THey are used more for trimming shapes in slabs I don't think they work well for actually slabbing (blade is way to flexible)
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texdanl
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since October 2005
Posts: 122
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Post by texdanl on Dec 29, 2005 15:19:22 GMT -5
Got it !!!! Now all I have to do is try it out!!!
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textiger
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since May 2005
Posts: 946
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Post by textiger on Dec 29, 2005 16:40:54 GMT -5
I'm in! Went the day after Christmas and exchanged the QEP for the Workforce. Now, I just need some time to turn it on.
matt
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BamBam
starting to shine!
Member since October 2006
Posts: 26
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Post by BamBam on Jan 1, 2006 11:46:12 GMT -5
For those that have replaced that blade with a thinner one, have you found that the blade tends to "wander" more than the thicker one?
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Post by parfive on Jan 3, 2006 13:45:01 GMT -5
NSA spy satellites have uncovered evidence of another Home Depot purchase - Texasrockhound.
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Post by texasrockhound on Jan 3, 2006 16:42:04 GMT -5
OK, who spilled the beans? To confirm the NSA spy satellite data... I purchased mine yesterday morning on my way to a rock hunt location. Got everything back home and proceeded to cut up rocks for the rest of the day. What fun! Great price for a solid machine.
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Jan 4, 2006 11:05:37 GMT -5
BAm Bam- A thinner blade will flex a lot more (hope that is what you mean by wandering and not a lose arbor) That is why so many thinner blades meet an early demise- You don't want any flexing while you cut-
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Post by parfive on Jan 10, 2006 0:00:36 GMT -5
Two more on the list - carolelgin and kg1960.
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Post by parfive on Jan 20, 2006 22:57:19 GMT -5
Another one bites the dust. Wait . . . no . . . that's the skil saw.
Got raingear, Hawke? Never mind. With all your rain, you won't know the difference.
Rich
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thehawke
freely admits to licking rocks
My Lord and Master
Member since January 2006
Posts: 866
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Post by thehawke on Jan 21, 2006 10:09:26 GMT -5
I got my workforce yesterday.
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Post by puppie96 on Jan 23, 2006 5:01:24 GMT -5
Me too.
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drupe
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2005
Posts: 1,245
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Post by drupe on Jan 23, 2006 11:45:35 GMT -5
Kim and Others:
What blade do you recomend I use to replace the original one?
How long should the original last.
Thanks,
Pete
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Post by joe on Jan 23, 2006 13:08:15 GMT -5
Any blade made by MK is good. The MK "hot dog" blade may be one of the best.
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Post by parfive on Jan 23, 2006 15:36:55 GMT -5
Gotcha Puppie. Up to 26 and counting.
Rich
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stefan
Cave Dweller
Member since January 2005
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Post by stefan on Jan 23, 2006 15:43:22 GMT -5
I'm still on the original one (but getting thin!) I just picked up a Husky for $26
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Post by parfive on Jan 30, 2006 0:52:53 GMT -5
#27 - Think Randy finally got tired of eatin' stonadust.
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Terry664
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since March 2005
Posts: 1,146
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Post by Terry664 on Feb 2, 2006 22:11:57 GMT -5
I bought my workforce 2 days ago. Have cut some small slabs, still practicing. I bet it will take less time to tumble now. So far I love it. I plan on polishing in tumbler, any other ways, without buying expensive machines? Terry
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