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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Jan 18, 2010 13:44:27 GMT -5
My first saw showed up today, a Husky! Terrible thought - where the heck am I going to set it up?! I am going to have to figure that one out before I can use it. Anything I should know before I start using it? Tips, tricks, things not to do? It is after my first saw and I even had to read the directions to find out what parts were what and what they were for! Donnie
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mc2
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Post by mc2 on Jan 18, 2010 17:54:25 GMT -5
Congratulations!! Not sure if I can help you though, I am not familiar with the Husky. Is it similar to the Workforce wet tile saw? If so, then I can say be sure to get a poncho, or similar rain gear!lol Seriously though, I am sure someone more familiar with your equipment will be along soon to post some helpful info. Have fun with it, happy cutting!!
Mike
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Post by sitnwrap on Jan 18, 2010 21:05:59 GMT -5
Congrats on your new saw. You are going to have a blast. Your best bet is to set it up outside as most do. Is it the 7" saw? A couple of cautions to remember. Don't stand in front of the blade while cutting. Stand behind or to the side. I can't tell you how many times as a newbie, that this precaution has saved me from a lot of hurt. The saw can grab or bind and then throw the rock like a missile.
There are other precautions that are stickied and worth reading in the slab and saw section.
Enjoy your new toy and happy sawing.
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Jan 18, 2010 21:58:45 GMT -5
Yeah, if it's like the work force saw, you're gonna get wet. I wear a rain jacket, and now in the cold I also wear neoprene gloves. I also have a piece of plexi glass I mount on the front of the saw frame with clamps to keep some of the spray off me. Make sure you have it where you don't mind a mess, because it WILL make a mess. LOL! I stand directly in front of the blade. I have had the rock bind a few times and break off a chunk like sitnwrap says, but never has it thrown it at me. Just keep a firm grip on the rock and feed it in straight and you should be ok.
Good luck. It's a lot of fun cutting rocks open!
Nate
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Post by 150FromFundy on Jan 19, 2010 8:11:10 GMT -5
For INSIDE cutting with a tile saw ...
(1) You will need a supply bucket to fill the reservoir. Use warm to hot water. There is no need to freeze your paws.
(2) You will need a slop buket to drian the reservoir and the "drip pan". Don't throw this water down the drain. The rock flour settles and turns to cement in plumbing works.
(3) You will need a mop and bucket. A great deal of water will be throwwn off the saw onto the floor.
(4) You will need a drip pan. The drip pan sits between the tile saw and your saw bench or stand. A great deal of water will flow off the saw and will be captured by the drip pan. More water in the pan, less water on the floor to mop.
(5) You will need a drip currtain. The drip curtain hangs from the ceiling in front of the saw. Airborne spray hits the curtain and drips to the floor. More water hitting the curtain, less water hitting the wall.
(6) If you don't want to stand behind the saw, you can stand in front of the saw and omit the need for a drip curtain. However, you will need a rain poncho and some laundry detergent.
(7) You may want to ensure you have a GFI on the electrical outlet. Personnaly, I think this is overkill, but then again I'm old and don't have children to raise. Better safe than sorry.
(8) You may want rubber boots. Your feet will get wet and the rock flour will ruin your shoes. Chances are, a good pair of rubber boots may eliminate the need for the GFI on the electrical outlet.
(9) A picture is worth a thousand words. I will post a picture later tonight that will make some sense of this description.
Darryl.
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Jan 19, 2010 9:22:23 GMT -5
Thank you, Darryl and everyone else!! That really help a lot. I will be cutting outside, found a little round plastic table I can use temporarily, til I can put together something larger and more stable. Darryl, your description is very good, makes perfect sense to me. Nate, It's a 7" Husky. I've not used the workforce before, but I am going to assume it is like it except for a more powerful motor. Set up appears to be similar so I'll be prepared to get wet.
Donnie
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spokanetim
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Post by spokanetim on Jan 19, 2010 9:32:28 GMT -5
Everything Darryl said but I'd never try it inside. I wear a full rain suit (head to foot), waterproof insulated boots, eye protection, ear protection and it's very helpful to get it up off the ground. I make a table (a couple saw horse's and thick plywood) and sit on a stool to save my back from what will usually be a few hours of bending over. I also keep the water hose with sprayer in my lap to frequently fill the reservoir and clean off the saw top. I've learned the hard way, don't force the cutting and it will double/triple blade life. Now go slice something! It's always a fun day when I get to make a big mess cutting stuff, call it rock therapy. Tim
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