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Post by frane on Nov 9, 2010 22:03:26 GMT -5
When my last tile saw died, my husband ordered a harbor freight 7 inch tile saw...When it arrived, we realized it did not come with a blade. No problem right? I had extras from the last saw. Then we realized that the new one had a 1 inch arbor. We searched high and low for a 1 inch arbor, 7 inch blade. Even on Harbor freights web site, they do not have a direct link to the blade that fits their saw. I had given up and my husband finally found it. We ordered some and I got to try the saw out this past Sunday. Over all, it did good on most things but it has a much thicker blade than the last saw so things like goldstone would break instead of cut so I am not totally happy with it but it is better than nothing! I did get some of my preforms cut out and a few slices from some rocks I picked up at a rock shop after visiting with BikerRandy and Randysgal a couple weekends ago. Carnelian, picture jasper and a cool agate Here are the preforms Jade Amy lace, Rhodonite, Rhodocrosite, agate, Imperial Jasper Flint Lapis, sodalite, turquoise, Blue lace agate Lots of beautiful purple agate! Thanks for looking! Fran
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Post by jakesrocks on Nov 9, 2010 22:20:53 GMT -5
Fran, would it be possible to fit an 8" blade on your saw ? The saw attachment for the Genie uses an 8" X .032 X 1" arbor blade. Don
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Post by deb193redux on Nov 9, 2010 22:27:48 GMT -5
I like the way you are composing the Amy Lace cabs.
The blade with 1" arbor sold at HF is thick but OK. My sister's kids have it.
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Post by adrian65 on Nov 9, 2010 22:45:32 GMT -5
Beautiful preforms, these will make some awesome cabs and sets.
Adrian
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Post by tkrueger3 on Nov 9, 2010 22:46:19 GMT -5
Fran, afraid I don't know anything about 1" arbor blades, but I sure like your preforms. Do you have a name for the on in the top center of the 2nd picture, the oval with the red spots and its 2 little sisters? It looks like it's going to really be a knockout cab.
Tom
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Post by jakesrocks on Nov 9, 2010 22:53:42 GMT -5
Fran, the Diamond Pacific blades are expensive. Probably around $75.00 now. But they are good blades, thin kerf, and made to run in water at 1725 RPM's. They will rust quickly, so you have to drain the saw before putting it away, But they seem to resist dishing and warping real good. I've used the same blade for trimming cabs for about 2 years now, and it still cuts good. Don
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Nov 9, 2010 23:12:29 GMT -5
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Post by johnjsgems on Nov 10, 2010 8:03:13 GMT -5
I was told but never needed to try it, but a guy at a show told me he uses a stepped drill to enlarge blade arbor holes. I would try it on an old blade first. The step drills are multi-sized drills that are really handy and cone shaped with straight steps for each size. Home Depot or any hardware should carry them. Arbor size on a saw is important. I bought a funky old 14" drop saw many years ago with an almost worn out blade. The arbor was 7/8" . Nobody made a 14" x 7/8" blade or bushing to adapt. I had to remove arbor adapter and thread the shaft itself and then bush up to blade size. I made it work but wouldn't buy another saw without checking the arbor size.
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Post by tanyafrench on Nov 10, 2010 8:45:31 GMT -5
I know absolutely nothing about saws or blades but those preforms are wonderful. Can't wait to see the finished cabs. Tanya
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Nov 10, 2010 8:52:43 GMT -5
Beautiful preforms!
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Post by frane on Nov 10, 2010 9:16:55 GMT -5
Thanks everyone! Tom, that set in the second picture with red spots is Bloodstone "Agate". The set right below it is Plasma agate. Don, I am going to check out that blade and Chuck, that is exactly the blade I have. It really is much thicker than any of the MK blades that I had used one the old tile saw. I am going to have to dig out the swap top and use that trim saw for the more fragile pieces like the goldstone. I am having to redraw all the preforms on that one out of the broken pieces. I would love a larger blade to fit on that one because it does not seem to have the same cutting clearance as the wet saw from Sears or Home Depot does. Maybe only a 3/4 to 1 inch and that is irritating but like I said, it is better than nothing and the price was right! Fran
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Post by NatureNut on Nov 10, 2010 9:41:47 GMT -5
Fran, I know you're happy to be back to cutting, even if it is a little difficult. You'll solve this. Sure wish the WF was still around... nice work! Jo
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Post by tandl on Nov 10, 2010 10:10:25 GMT -5
Nice batch
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Nov 10, 2010 13:33:14 GMT -5
Yes, the tile saw blades do tend to be thicker and more abusive to the rock. They work well for grinding, though!
Chuck
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