cindybriggs
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since December 2010
Posts: 164
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Post by cindybriggs on Jul 13, 2011 16:16:04 GMT -5
:help: I've gotten a seven inch tile saw to cut my rocks, but it seems like every time I go to start cutting, the rock starts riding up the blade and I end up with ugly cuts. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
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rocpup
spending too much on rocks
Pink Limb Iris
Member since March 2011
Posts: 465
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Post by rocpup on Jul 13, 2011 16:25:53 GMT -5
Hi It takes a little practice. Most tile saws the surface were you do the cutting is rather high on the blade and requires some down force to keep it on the cutting surface as you push the stone or slab through your cut. A trim saw was not meant to give you a perfect pretty cut. Don
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Post by Rockoonz on Jul 14, 2011 20:54:53 GMT -5
Go Slow!! You shouldn't be pushing the rock through very hard, about as much force as it takes to open a door. Cut a piece of 60 grit grindstone evert so often or if you have obsidian take a slice every 10 or 12 slices to keep the diamond exposed. If you want to minimize saw marks you need a saw with a vice.
Lee
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snuffy
Cave Dweller
Member since May 2009
Posts: 4,319
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Post by snuffy on Jul 14, 2011 21:05:06 GMT -5
I've found that I had better control of the rock by standing behind the saw and pulling the rock into the blade instead of pushing it,plus you stay drier.
snuffy
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Sabre52
Cave Dweller
Me and my gal, Rosie
Member since August 2005
Posts: 20,487
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Post by Sabre52 on Jul 14, 2011 21:41:11 GMT -5
It's so friggin hot here I like to sit in front of the saw so I stay wet and cool *L*. With practice I've been able to make fairly smooth cuts if I really watch the pressure on the blade but like Lee says, a vice makes much straighter and smoother cuts....Mel
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