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Post by frane on Nov 27, 2011 10:42:42 GMT -5
I finally got some time with my tile saw yesterday and managed to get a bunch of preforms cut. Some are much larger than the preform called for because I was changing my mind on the size or style of cab I wanted. I will trim them down later after I decide. The whole batch on the top of my saw table. Willow creek, tiger eye, disalistite, rutile quartz, striped jasper, etc. Owyhee, rainforest, Chocolate Jasper and a soft saginite Tube agate, Lepidolite, goldstone, Willow creek, etc. Closeups. Some preforms will have to be recut but others are fine Amethyst sage bottom L. Above that is a belvadee, there is a fancy jasper and tube agate from Stoneviews and Tiger eye from Biker Randy, etc. Goldstone, Aqua Nueva, Tegg, sodalite, most from Stonesthatrock Willowcreek, bruneau, Maraposite, etc Bloodstone Tumble pieces Thanks for looking! Fran
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Post by stoneviews on Nov 27, 2011 11:08:35 GMT -5
Maaaan!!!!! Thats alota preforms, very nice.
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Nov 27, 2011 12:04:00 GMT -5
That's a delicious bunch of preforms!
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Post by FrogAndBearCreations on Nov 27, 2011 12:05:16 GMT -5
Nice batch there!
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Post by deb193redux on Nov 27, 2011 12:16:23 GMT -5
I know that so many preforms takes more time than you think. Great productivity. I just moved my tile saw station inside so I can cut this winter. I hope I have some preforms to show soon.
The Owyhee, Belvade, and Amy Sage are really striking. I really like the scenic qualities of the Amy Sage.
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Post by Sabre52 on Nov 27, 2011 16:33:18 GMT -5
Man, that is a heap of work. You've been busy. Sure see some pretty pieces in there....Mel
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StoneCrazy
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Post by StoneCrazy on Nov 27, 2011 18:27:48 GMT -5
Do you just use the Tile saw for cutting? I just got one. You did really close work. How do you do it?
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Post by frane on Nov 27, 2011 18:38:59 GMT -5
Thanks everyone! When I am cutting a material, I make sure I have everything is lined up with enough room between any cab drawings on each slab. I will draw cutting lines between the drawings as well to keep me going in the right direction and make sure I have enough cutting room. I do nothing but strait cuts at first and then you can grind down the rough edges with the side of the saw blade. If it is a material that undercuts, I will tip the preform and grind an edge around the whole preform. Most materials behave well when doing this. The goldstone does not, so I just cut it as close as I could get it (some shapes will have to be redrawn) and then go strait to the geni for rounding out the preforms. Fran
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Post by deb193redux on Nov 27, 2011 18:45:51 GMT -5
. StoneCrazy: ... and the most improtant to succesful use of the tile saw is a good blade that cuts fast and clean and is thick enough to grind against the edge. A cheap blade that is not up to hard material is mostly frustrating.
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Post by tntmom on Nov 27, 2011 19:08:09 GMT -5
Wow, what a great days work Fran!!! I see some some really pretties in there!
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Post by greaser on Nov 28, 2011 23:15:27 GMT -5
looks like you are going to have a nice pile of cabs when you are done.
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Post by beefjello on Nov 29, 2011 8:27:42 GMT -5
Wow, that aughta keep you busy for a while! Nice!!
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Post by NorthShore-Rocks on Nov 29, 2011 21:32:20 GMT -5
You are always so productive Frane!!! Beautiful work
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Post by NM Stone Supply on Nov 29, 2011 22:12:16 GMT -5
Nice batch, looks like a lot of work.
J
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Post by mjflinty on Nov 30, 2011 8:51:36 GMT -5
That should keep ya busy! Thanks for the pics!
Michael
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Post by StoneCrazy on Dec 7, 2011 6:16:27 GMT -5
Thanks Frane and Deb
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Post by billg22 on Dec 9, 2011 1:21:26 GMT -5
I bought a 7" tile saw last year and it's still in the box. Your work inspires me to unpack it. Do you know if the saw can cut small geodes? I just picked up 25 pounds of geodes online. There are some fist sized ones , but there are many 2 to 3 inch geodes too. Or is it Hammer time?
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Post by frane on Dec 10, 2011 11:33:53 GMT -5
A tile saw will cut geodes. It is hard to rotate them evenly to get a strait cut but it can be done. Smaller ones go through just fine. You usually only have about an inch or an inch and a half of blade exposed so if the geode is larger, you will be rotating it. I would think the effort on the saw will be better than whacking them with a hammer, unless you just cut an outer grove all the way around and use a chisel in the grove and tap with a hammer. Either way you do it, I look forward to seeing them! Fran
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Post by deb193redux on Dec 10, 2011 14:30:46 GMT -5
that saw in the box has a good chance of having a blade suited only to soft tile. the experience of cutting the geodes, and rotating them, and getting any kind of quality cut could be very miserable. It may cut slow, bumpy, chippy ...
what brand saw? ... what do you know of the blade?
if you want to insure a good experience, check the arbor size and then buy a quality sintered diamond blade, with a rating for at least granite or porcelain tile.
you will have the most success if the geodes are hollow. if they are solid, the rotating will likely leave a nipple in the center and possibly a few saw marks. you will need to lap these off afterwards.
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Post by billg22 on Dec 10, 2011 16:03:56 GMT -5
The reason I purchased the saw was to cut tile. I put off making a table and now thinking about using the saw for other things. Some of the geodes are shall. Would tumbling (if solid) them after the cut be worth it? I'll have dig the saw out from under the Halloween and Christmas tubs to see the details. They must have a cheap blade inside. What is a good quality blade? Thanks for the info everyone!
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