papat
spending too much on rocks
Member since July 2010
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Sept 19, 2010 5:30:11 GMT -5
Post by papat on Sept 19, 2010 5:30:11 GMT -5
Finley got me a new to me 10 inch lorton Otto feed slab saw how thick do i need to cot my slabs
Thanks Tim
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Sabre52
Cave Dweller
Me and my gal, Rosie
Member since August 2005
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Sept 19, 2010 8:56:24 GMT -5
Post by Sabre52 on Sept 19, 2010 8:56:24 GMT -5
Tim: For general cabbing use or resale 1/4" is best. I like 3/16 for cabbing myself as I like low domes but others who like high domed cabs may go as thick as 3/8"......Mel
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Sept 19, 2010 9:49:23 GMT -5
Post by Rockoonz on Sept 19, 2010 9:49:23 GMT -5
Personally I base slab thickness on several factors. Slabs cut for doublets, triplets, or intarsia can be cut as thin as 1/8". If it's a slab destined to be used for small cabs then 3/16 or so may be fine. For general purpose I go with 1/4 inch for the most part, but there are some softer materials that usually work out better if I cut them 5/16 or so. If you are making tumble cabs I would definitely stay at no less than 1/4".
Lee
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brent
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since November 2008
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Sept 19, 2010 10:53:28 GMT -5
Post by brent on Sept 19, 2010 10:53:28 GMT -5
I cut most of my slabs at about 5/16". I can always grind more off if I need to. I cut for 30X40 cabs. If I cut an 8X10, I just grind them down a bit. I always figured 1/4" was a little thin.
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