spokanetim
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Post by spokanetim on Feb 3, 2011 20:46:37 GMT -5
Ok, did the needed modifications from my dream of a 14" water saw back to a oil saw. I bought a Little Giant pump and set up the circulation with light weight ag hydraulic fluid. Got my new 1 hp sealed ag Leeson Motor from QC Supply, best price by far I could find on the internet. I'm still just using the rock hammer as added weight till I buy something better. Anyway, I got it all put back together and started up the pump. Surprisingly hydraulic fluid get's pretty thick when it's 20 degrees outside! After a few min the oil was flowing onto the blade and I reconditioned the blade with a red brick like suggested. Cut the brick like a hot knife threw butter. Next onto couple harder stones and it worked like a dream. Made nice cuts at a decent rate. Cut a few slabs before I started freezing and put it away. Looking forward to cutting more in warmer weather. Thanks for the help and suggestions Maury Mountain Moss Owahee Picture Jasper Tim
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Post by Roller on Feb 3, 2011 21:00:37 GMT -5
pretty rocks need a good cuttin ..
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metalartz
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Post by metalartz on Feb 3, 2011 22:03:07 GMT -5
looks good
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Feb 3, 2011 22:21:37 GMT -5
I read the other thread with interest, but had nothing to add that would help, so I didn't say anythnig.
It's good to hear it didn't turn into a 600 dollar door stop, Tim!
Nate
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spokanetim
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Post by spokanetim on Feb 3, 2011 23:58:29 GMT -5
Thanks guys, Nate I was worried myself. Now I'm $800 into it (the new motor) with a credit for $100 worth of quality rough from the guy I bought the saw from (for returning the motor he gave me). It's a brand new saw top to bottom so I guess I'm still doing better than buying a new 14" $1600 HP without the stand or blade.
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Post by frane on Feb 4, 2011 12:00:16 GMT -5
Sweet slabs! It is great to see the saw is now in business! I know what you mean about the cold. You can only take so much before you have to put the saw away and go in! Fran
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juzwuz
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Post by juzwuz on Feb 4, 2011 15:49:03 GMT -5
Hi! I was told to dress a diamond blade with obsidian or a fire brick. Does a red brick work the same as a fire brick? I picked up a fire brick from Home Depot for around $1.50.
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Post by rockmanken on Feb 4, 2011 17:10:58 GMT -5
Tim, all you need now is kitty litter to soak the oil off the slabs. Juzwuz, fire brick is better.
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spokanetim
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Post by spokanetim on Feb 6, 2011 18:20:07 GMT -5
Just wanted to add this little safety note to those of us who aren't very mechanical. Yesterday as I was standing right next to the saw happily watching it cut a slab, pretty much from where this picture was taken but closer. Luckily or by the grace of God I noticed the main polley on the saw blade rapidly start sliding off the shaft. I pulled the plug just before it came off as the motor stopped. Had it happened at full rpm it could have a the least destroyed the saw at the worst injured or killed me standing there. The locking screw had come loose and spun out of the polley. Today I spent $3.00 for a little bottle of thread lock, something I would have never thought to do or even knew about. tim
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