dseevers
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Post by dseevers on Sept 4, 2011 10:39:24 GMT -5
I need some help. My Grandfather is really into the rock tumbling. Now he would like to get a saw, he is wanting it for trimming and I think they call it slabbing. The thing is he doesn't use the internet and I know absolutely nothing about the saws.
I would like to get a smaller one for him wouldn't need anything larger then maybe a 4 or 5 inch rock. Would also like something pretty safe to use. Not terribly expensive and good used equipment would be great.
I would appreciate any suggestions or recommendations.
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Post by jakesrocks on Sept 4, 2011 11:08:53 GMT -5
Someone on here should be able to help you out with a good used saw. You'll want at least a 10" saw for rocks of that size. Don't let lapidary saws scare you. They're very safe to use. Lapidary saws use a diamond blade, and actually cut by wearing the softer rock away.Unlike carpentry saws which have teeth on the blade, lapidary blades are reasonably smooth on the cutting edge and at the very worst will give you a little nick on your finger. As for brand of saw to get, any of the older saws are much better than the saws being built today. If you can possibly find one, get a saw built by Highland Park. Those saws were really built to last. Don
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Post by Rockoonz on Sept 4, 2011 15:58:18 GMT -5
If you want to slab rocks that are 5 inch diameter and also trim slabs you will need 2 saws. There are 10 inch saws that do both but the maximum rock height for these is about 3 1/2 inches. Many people on this site start out with a cheap tile saw to start with, I didn't but if you're on a budget or just trying to decide how far you want to get into the hobby it is a possibility.
Also if you want to let us know what area of the world you live in there may be someone living in your area who can help you get started.
Lee
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dseevers
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Post by dseevers on Sept 4, 2011 16:17:01 GMT -5
Thanks for the replies,
Smaller saws are fine, he just wants to get into it. Even something for the 3 or 3.5 inch rocks would be fine. I was just guessing on the higher side. Budget is a concern, would like to stay under the 350 to 400 dollar mark. Like I said I really have no idea what I am looking for.
Dustin
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Post by dseevers on Sept 4, 2011 16:18:28 GMT -5
Also my Granddad is in Norfolk, Nebraska.
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Post by jakesrocks on Sept 4, 2011 17:03:33 GMT -5
I have a buddy in Rapid City, S.D. that's selling most of his stuff, and going full time RVing. I'll check and see what he has left. Don
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dseevers
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Post by dseevers on Sept 4, 2011 18:11:11 GMT -5
Thanks
Let me know. I have a buddy in Rapid that could get it if he still has something.
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Post by jakesrocks on Sept 4, 2011 22:32:13 GMT -5
Sorry. I called him, and he sold his last saw yesterday. I'll keep my eyes and ears open.
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dseevers
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Post by dseevers on Sept 5, 2011 8:49:36 GMT -5
Thanks
If you or any one that hears of something that may work for I what I need my email is
dseevers2000 at hotmail.com
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Post by jakesrocks on Sept 5, 2011 9:24:56 GMT -5
Keep an eye on the site. Every so often someone has one for sale. You might keep an eye on Ebay too. My friend sold a nearly new 14" saw with power feed last Saturday.
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