bgast1
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Post by bgast1 on Oct 22, 2010 17:06:17 GMT -5
I just bought a 7" tile saw. Didn't spend much money for it at all. Do I need some sort of clamp, vise or something to help feed the rocks to the blade, or I just need to be careful?
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fanatic
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Post by fanatic on Oct 22, 2010 20:01:05 GMT -5
Just be careful
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chromenut
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Post by chromenut on Oct 22, 2010 20:35:30 GMT -5
Oh, get you one of those full face shields instead of protective eyewear, and wear a good apron, you're gonna get wet!
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Oct 22, 2010 20:38:34 GMT -5
Oh yeah, you're definitely going to get wet! I just feed mine by hand.
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bgast1
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Post by bgast1 on Oct 22, 2010 20:42:18 GMT -5
Thanks everyone. I will be careful, and rockmanken gave me this idea....... I also clamp a piece of plexiglass to the front rail (3" x 6") to keep from getting sprayed with water.
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Oct 22, 2010 20:51:58 GMT -5
I clamp the plexiglass on too. It helps, but you'll still get wet up to your elbows. I also hand feed. Enjoy the saw!
Nate
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Post by rockrookie on Oct 22, 2010 21:14:42 GMT -5
is this another RTHer Workforce ? --paul
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Oct 22, 2010 22:45:27 GMT -5
You won't get wet if you stand behind the saw. The blade won't cut your skin, but it will cut fingernails.
Chuck
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Post by Roller on Oct 22, 2010 23:12:57 GMT -5
lol ... the first few weeks i cut on mine ... I didnt know the blade couldnt cut you .... After 3 weeks of cutting it brazed me and I was super scared till someone told me it cant cut u ..to think 3 weeks cutting thinking the blade could cut me ... how much better i would have done knowing that . (but watch ur fingernails ..) now what i do is run my finger on the blade to mentally prepare myself befor each time i cut to prove myself over and over it wont cut ...lol
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stoneviews
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Post by stoneviews on Oct 24, 2010 9:10:19 GMT -5
I wear an old pair of leather gloves, I don;t cut much by hand but when I do I wear them, you will need them if you cut any Obsidian.
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docharber
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Post by docharber on Oct 25, 2010 1:14:14 GMT -5
My Work FForce came with a fence that helps make for nice, uniform slices. I use a piece of polystyrene diffuser for fluorescent lights to block the spray- about 5 bucks plus for a 2' X 4' sheet at the Depot. it's really flexible, too. I like being able to see the blade and so don't stand behind the blae when cutting. I Don't wear anything you value. the iron stains and mud thrown out from he blade will permanently stain everything you wear down to your skin.
mark H.
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Post by Bikerrandy on Oct 25, 2010 18:25:37 GMT -5
I stand behind my saw and pull towards me, always have. I stay 100% dry. I stand behind my 10 inch saw as well.
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bgast1
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Post by bgast1 on Oct 25, 2010 18:36:15 GMT -5
Those that said stand behind the saw, thanks. That is what I am going to do. I also believe that I am going to change out the blade. It is a 7" blade and a 5/8" arbor. I want a more suitable lapidary blade and not one as thick. Any recommendations?
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Oct 25, 2010 18:51:29 GMT -5
Hot Dog is a good one!
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Oct 25, 2010 19:33:00 GMT -5
MK303 is a great blade. Either use a rust inhibitor (not recommended since you'll just be throwing it away off the saw) or drain it and wipe it down when done.
Hot Dogs are popular, but I don't have any experience with them.
Chuck
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bgast1
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Post by bgast1 on Oct 26, 2010 10:48:05 GMT -5
How many of you that use tile saws have changed from the original blade? How much extra material does the thick tile saw blade waste?
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Oct 26, 2010 12:22:02 GMT -5
I wore out one blade, then sold the saw with a brand new blade that I hadn't used. I wouldn't use it for slabbing opal, but for most agates, jaspers, etc. I could live with the waste. You would probably waste half as much with a standard lapidary blade, but it isn't much to begin with.
Chuck
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bgast1
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Post by bgast1 on Oct 26, 2010 12:42:27 GMT -5
Just one more question, ( ;D There's always one more), just how much water are we talking about this saw throwing off? I will be using it my home office which will be converted to 'my studio' and I have to consider where to place the saw so that clean up will be easier.
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Oct 26, 2010 12:49:08 GMT -5
This saw is an outside or waterproof room tool. My saw throws enough water to soak my arms up to the elbows by the time I'm done. That's including having the plexiglass shield on the front, and the plastic blade guard as close as possible to the blade. It's quite messy!
As far as blades go, I used the original 7" that came with the saw with good results. As stated, it may waste a little more material, but it's a good blade to learn with, as thinner blades can be ruined much more easily with hand feeding. I have now replaced the blade with a 10" (with some modifications to the saw frame) I purchased off ebay for $12.00 and am even more happy with it.
Nate
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bgast1
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Post by bgast1 on Oct 26, 2010 21:04:58 GMT -5
How long can you cut before the water gets all mucked up and really isn't doing it's job, or does it matter?
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