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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jul 22, 2012 21:14:59 GMT -5
It was like Christmas in july today. Answered a craigslist ad for a 14" unknown age or brand saw. It turned out to be a super nice guy that was mostly into faceting stones and didnt know much about the saw. Thanks to the info I got here I know its a Beacon Star 14" and it was in great shape from what I can tell. It sounds great and the blade runs true. The power feed is moving the clamp at 1" every 5 minutes (empty). I have lots of questions now but those posts will come in the next few days after I get some oil. He also had twin sister trim saw to one I already have and I talked him out of that too ...    It came with what looks like a slab grabber so here's a puddingstone clamped up  The weather has been nice so I moved some of our stuff up from the basement  here's the all aluminum trim saw we got too. (even better its from the 1960's and was built near where I live)   Chuck |
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snuffy
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Post by snuffy on Jul 22, 2012 21:21:02 GMT -5
Looks like a great deal,but I can see one thing wrong with them.They are too darn clean,get em dirty!! ;D
snuffy
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Post by talkingstones on Jul 22, 2012 21:26:42 GMT -5
Congratulations!!! Hope to see some great slabs out of those!
Cathy
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Post by deb193redux on Jul 22, 2012 21:27:40 GMT -5
great saw, glad you got it
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Post by jakesrocks on Jul 22, 2012 21:42:18 GMT -5
They're both built to last. Unlike the crap they're building now.
I agree with Snuffy. Get them dirty.
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Jul 23, 2012 9:36:52 GMT -5
I expect to see that the next picture we see will be both saws dirty!!!!! Time to play!!!!
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jul 23, 2012 9:48:40 GMT -5
I already have the exact same trim saw so this one is going to have to find a new home, I just couldnt pass it up. Need to pick up some mineral oil soon because my kids wont leave me alone till I do!
Chuck
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jspencer
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Post by jspencer on Jul 25, 2012 23:23:04 GMT -5
That work area is way too clean! I wouldn`t be able to find a damn thing in there. I operate on the pile system. ;D
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Jul 26, 2012 7:30:42 GMT -5
Its only clean because we just set up all the equipment out in the garage a few days ago. All the rock mess is still in the basement shop. The new saw is dirty now too. Got our first rock slabbed yesterday and the new saw worked perfectly.
Chuck
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tomcloss
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by tomcloss on Aug 23, 2012 23:02:22 GMT -5
Looks nice, I keep all my stuff in the basement. Use to keep it in the garage but it gets to cold in the winter in the garage. See you tomorrow.
Tom
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Post by Roller on Aug 23, 2012 23:59:02 GMT -5
ready to rock !
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keystonecops
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Post by keystonecops on Aug 24, 2012 9:32:42 GMT -5
The 14 looks similar too a 10 Lortone. It's probly a heckva lot better saw. I've got a 14 home built an I use it a lot. The 20 gets jelous LOL Later Clyde
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Post by Rockoonz on Aug 24, 2012 12:02:44 GMT -5
Nice saw, the best table saw (trim saw) style saw I have ever seen. 14 inch is a nice size, I use my HP 14 a lot.
Lee
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hope
spending too much on rocks
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Post by hope on Aug 24, 2012 21:46:30 GMT -5
Looks like you got more room in that garage to buy more stuff. Better get busy.
Hope
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utdigger
noticing nice landscape pebbles
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Post by utdigger on Aug 24, 2012 23:15:37 GMT -5
Have Fun! Must be something in our DNA that we love to see the inside of rocks. Love rock saws. jeff
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Post by christopherl1234 on Aug 25, 2012 0:03:10 GMT -5
WHOOHOO!!! Killer find.
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robsrockshop
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Post by robsrockshop on Aug 31, 2012 8:45:43 GMT -5
Nice find! I love that old BS equipment! I think that small saw is a brand known as GemLap. I have some vintage books ill have to look.
BTW your garage is starting to look like someone elses garage from this site that I know lol.
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hubrocks
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by hubrocks on Aug 31, 2012 12:08:28 GMT -5
Rock on Dude!!! I see ya got a Loertone LX6 also on thre work bench, thats what I started with!!
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robsrockshop
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Post by robsrockshop on Aug 31, 2012 15:17:21 GMT -5
Ok and now for the equipment hounds like me, here is the catalog description for your Beacon Star saw in 1972. They also made that model in 10" so the description is combined:
"Here it is--just what you have waited for. The all complete famous Beacon TC-1 MB Slab and Trim saw. A separate unit all mounted on a 16ga steel or formica plywood base and can be moved anywhere. Just plug itin to any 110v circuit and turn on the switch.
Includes all aluminum castings. Fatigue-proof steel ways support the sturdy rigid vise assemble. Power feed screw has automatic shut off. Will cut up to 3 5/8 inch depth rock with a 10" blade. The TC-14 will cut over a 5 1/2" rock with a 14" blade. The vise is completely removable for trimming work. The deck opens on a hinge for easy cleaning. One year factory guarantee.
Increased strength of the power feed system has made this saw a real smooth-cutting slabbing unit. Safety switch stops both blade and feed system. Shipping weight is 67lbs or 100lbs."
Price in 1972 complete with blade and motor: for the 10" $209.50. For the 14" $359.95.
If you want to know part of the reason where Beacon Star went.............in 1972 Lortone has realized that saws could be built cheaper by sheetmetal vs. castings. the LS12 was $169.50, the 14" lortone drop saw was $189.50 and the Lortone 18" was $449.50.
Obviously the all cast units are more solid and last longer. Not to knock Lortone, their stuff works and if you keep care of it will last a long time.
Now Lortone has had the tales turned with HP units being built with all castings in China. I've heard the HP company is busy selling very large units but Lortone could really get into trouble here.
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robsrockshop
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Post by robsrockshop on Aug 31, 2012 15:23:07 GMT -5
Here is some info on GEMLAP:
"GEMLAP Model 2-A Trim Saw is a precision built, entirely rust-proof and uses 4",6"8" 0r 9" blades. The body is cast aluminum, with brass drain cock and rounded bottom aids cleaning sump. Sealed ball bearings. Oil groove around edge of table drains back into reservoir, Size 10" wide, 14" long, 11" high. Shipping wt 14lbs. Diamond blade optional. Cost depends on size."
Not sure if that's the one you have, but it looks the same. I had a Roth trim saw one time which was by Brad's GemLap also.
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