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Post by Dicky the Rockhunter on May 1, 2011 19:01:16 GMT -5
Today was given a 18 inch ROC LAPIDARY EQUIPMENT saw. New blade pneumatic sled drive, electric blade drive . Does anyone know anything re this saw. How to run, when made , anything else! I will attach pic as soon as I get from friend - dummy me did not have a cam with me. Thanks Dick
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playin4funami
noticing nice landscape pebbles
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Post by playin4funami on May 1, 2011 20:16:25 GMT -5
must be a good friend, awesome!
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Post by catmandewe on May 1, 2011 21:49:54 GMT -5
I have a few of those. ROC originally made saws to cut block and brick with, they branched out into lapidary saws for a couple of years and then stopped. The pneumatic feed is supposed to be much better than the screw drive feed. I have had one in my driveway being worked on for a year now, I just never seem to have time to finish it. When it does get done I will put it to the test. All of mine have enough room to take a 20" blade, you might want to check and see.
Nice acquisition!
Tony
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Post by tntmom on May 1, 2011 21:53:36 GMT -5
Congrats Dick!!!
~Krystee
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Post by Rockoonz on May 2, 2011 23:50:50 GMT -5
I have one that I use regularly. The pneumatic cylinder is air over oil, which makes it possible to limit the speed using a flow control on the oil side. The downside is if the cylinder seals are worn at all air will leak past the ram requiring it to be "burped" occasionally. Eventually mine will be full oil hydraulic using a power steering pump from a small car. If it will work heres a pic.
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Post by Dicky the Rockhunter on May 3, 2011 7:38:43 GMT -5
finnaly got pic done . Here they are- controll end air /pneumatic from the left side closer also shows the new blade included from the right side we plan to power wash it this week and do some run ups to check. The new blade looks great but the two used are real questions one is warped and who knows of the other . any suggestion will be appreciated! Do know it was made in Cody ,Wyoming Thanks Dicky
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Post by rockrookie on May 3, 2011 8:07:12 GMT -5
Lucky you !! ENJOY !!! --paul
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NDK
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Post by NDK on May 3, 2011 21:21:12 GMT -5
Awesome find! I hope you get many happy cuts form it!
Nate
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Post by Rockoonz on May 3, 2011 21:41:08 GMT -5
Exactly the same as mine. Mine is the best cutting saw I have ever had.
Lee
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pporky
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by pporky on May 9, 2011 6:04:57 GMT -5
Happy cutting with that saw Dicky, nice score
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oldgrouchy
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by oldgrouchy on May 13, 2011 9:16:59 GMT -5
Hi Dicky, I would cut some plywood sheeting to fit into BOTH sides of the vise to limit slipping. I found out the hard way that it serves a purpose when a rock slipped on the steel base of my small slab saw and ruined a nice blade. It does not have to be thick, just allow grip. I use 1/4" on both my saws now. Otherwise, looks like many years of happy cutting. COnsidering some of the rocks I have gotten from you it will get a real workout. Happy Cuttin, Doug
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Post by Rockoonz on May 13, 2011 11:54:59 GMT -5
Hi Dicky, I would cut some plywood sheeting to fit into BOTH sides of the vise to limit slipping. I found out the hard way that it serves a purpose when a rock slipped on the steel base of my small slab saw and ruined a nice blade. It does not have to be thick, just allow grip. I use 1/4" on both my saws now. Otherwise, looks like many years of happy cutting. COnsidering some of the rocks I have gotten from you it will get a real workout. Happy Cuttin, Doug Agreed. I use oak boards from pallets that are about half an inch thick. I just lay them under and over the rock and let the vice squish them to get a better grip, since bolting wood to this type of vice is impractical. Lee
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