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The Dad_Ohs
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Kudos for JohnJSGems Dec 17, 2012 18:15:10 GMT -5

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Post by The Dad_Ohs on Dec 17, 2012 18:15:10 GMT -5

Just installed the 303c blade I got from JohnJSGems, it's thick & heavy and I threw a small laker on it that had been split in half and I wanted to get a slab of it for a pendent so I figured this would be good for a first cut...

[glow=red,3,300]HOLY SCHISTMUCKERZZ!!![/glow]

That blade went through that agate like a hot knife through butter!!!!

I used my thumb nail to push the vise along so I wouldn't push too hard, it ate that rock like it was not there... totally effortless!!

Thank you John for taking the time to answer all my dumb questions, and a few of the stoopid ones too!! and for helping me make an informed decision!!

You Rock!!!!!!!!!!

Mario

“I'm allergic to rocks hitting me in the face.”
― Mike Rowe

Still Seriously Silly After All These Years

If it weren't for the rocks in its bed, the streams would have no song. And if it weren't for the rocks in my head, I wouldn't be able to hear/sing it

Keep On Rockin' A Good Rock Joke!!

Pat misunderstood rock expert Member since February 2012 Posts: 11,790	Kudos for JohnJSGems Dec 17, 2012 18:44:42 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Pat on Dec 17, 2012 18:44:42 GMT -5 Agreed. John has also helped me select a vise for my MK101 saw. Straight forward, knowledgeable and helpful.
	Pat

deb193redux In Memoriam RIP Daniel Bontempo (1959 - 2022) Member since September 2007 Posts: 6,010	Kudos for JohnJSGems Dec 17, 2012 19:17:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by deb193redux on Dec 17, 2012 19:17:48 GMT -5 Mario, which saw did you put that on?

The Dad_Ohs fully equipped rock polisher Take me to your Labradorite!! Member since September 2012 Posts: 1,860	Kudos for JohnJSGems Dec 17, 2012 20:18:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by The Dad_Ohs on Dec 17, 2012 20:18:40 GMT -5 Dec 17, 2012 19:17:48 GMT -5 deb193redux said: Mario, which saw did you put that on? Lortone TS-8C trim saw. running it with the RV A/F and a little gem saw lube.
	Mario “I'm allergic to rocks hitting me in the face.” ― Mike Rowe Still Seriously Silly After All These Years If it weren't for the rocks in its bed, the streams would have no song. And if it weren't for the rocks in my head, I wouldn't be able to hear/sing it Keep On Rockin' A Good Rock Joke!!

johnjsgems gets rocks for Christmas Member since August 2007 Posts: 6,959	Kudos for JohnJSGems Dec 17, 2012 21:44:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by johnjsgems on Dec 17, 2012 21:44:53 GMT -5 Thanks for the kind words.
	John at JS Gems www.jsgemslapidary.com

hand2mouthmining spending too much on rocks Purveyors of California Gem Rock Member since September 2011 Posts: 495	Kudos for JohnJSGems Dec 17, 2012 22:02:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hand2mouthmining on Dec 17, 2012 22:02:55 GMT -5 There are few blades that'll out-cut a 303, Mario. Good choice!
	"Why, Mr. Ranger, sir, I didn't pick up that rock ... It saw a rockhound, and jumped right up to be petted!"

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Kudos for JohnJSGems Dec 17, 2012 23:38:52 GMT -5

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Post by The Dad_Ohs on Dec 17, 2012 23:38:52 GMT -5

Dec 17, 2012 22:02:55 GMT -5 hand2mouthmining said:

There are few blades that'll out-cut a 303, Mario. Good choice!

It really works for me because, and I know none of you have met me ... yet, but I am a large guy with a tendency towards heavy handed-ness and a thin blade will burn out and bend easily with my behind the stone. This blade took it all in stride and with the ease it went through the stone, I barely had to touch it to get in to cut... I may actually get the hang of this stuff yet !!

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Mario

“I'm allergic to rocks hitting me in the face.”
― Mike Rowe

Still Seriously Silly After All These Years

If it weren't for the rocks in its bed, the streams would have no song. And if it weren't for the rocks in my head, I wouldn't be able to hear/sing it

Keep On Rockin' A Good Rock Joke!!

johnjsgems
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Kudos for JohnJSGems Dec 18, 2012 9:31:19 GMT -5

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Post by johnjsgems on Dec 18, 2012 9:31:19 GMT -5

Actually it isn't a 303C blade Mario. It is likely an MK200 tile blade. I picked up a few at the Denver show that a tile distributor had returned as an overstock. They were supposed to work well on rock although at .060" very thick. I'm glad it worked for you.

John at JS Gems

www.jsgemslapidary.com

Rockhobbit fully equipped rock polisher God is GREAT! Member since April 2011 Posts: 1,655	Kudos for JohnJSGems Dec 18, 2012 9:54:23 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rockhobbit on Dec 18, 2012 9:54:23 GMT -5 John's da man!!
	Been a member since 2006 but starting over on posts is not a bad idea! All those stars get in the way of your name! LOL *

johnjsgems gets rocks for Christmas Member since August 2007 Posts: 6,959	Kudos for JohnJSGems Dec 18, 2012 11:18:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by johnjsgems on Dec 18, 2012 11:18:17 GMT -5 They have an overstock of the same blade in 6" (6" X .060") if anyone is interested. I have to buy 10 or more but price around $25. I still have a few of the 8" blades left.
	John at JS Gems www.jsgemslapidary.com