deedolce
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Post by deedolce on Jun 6, 2013 9:38:03 GMT -5
Hi all,
I have no idea what happened to mine when I bought my Genie, but it seems I sold it cheap or gave it away to someone, and now, over 8 years later, I find I'd love to have one to saw in water that's kinder than my Workforce! Does anyone have one that they're not using that they'd be willing to sell or trade for cabs/rough/wraps/slabs or name a price? Thanks all!
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Post by johnjsgems on Jun 6, 2013 10:42:59 GMT -5
Check with Mike Spicer (can't remember his forum name, Spicerm?). He had most of one anyway. Look for an older one. The current hoods are pretty bad. The mould wore out and they are piecing them together which doesn't work well. The price is very high for an 8" trim saw attachment too. You would get more bang for your buck with either Ameritool, High Tech, MK145 (or similar 4" tile saw with 303C blade).
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deedolce
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Post by deedolce on Jun 6, 2013 13:27:28 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice John, will do. I'm actually less interested in trimming slabs as I am of cutting slabs from 2-3" nuggests, like I've gotten of boulder opal!
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Post by jakesrocks on Jun 6, 2013 16:15:49 GMT -5
I wouldn't advise trying to cut slabs with the Genie trim saw attachment. It's too easy to loose control of your rock and tweak a blade. (Been there, done that).
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deedolce
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Post by deedolce on Jun 6, 2013 16:37:04 GMT -5
Thanks Don, you're probably right. I think I need to rethink and pose a different question...okeydokey, heading over to Slabs and Saws!
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chassroc
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Post by chassroc on Jun 7, 2013 7:11:09 GMT -5
The Genie attachment is really nice..sets up quickly and the 8 inch blade is bigger than some others.
I've had four other saws and I like the Genie the best. As Don has said it is not a slab saw for most material. I use it to trim Turquoise nuggets and some softer Jasper but it does not work well with most agate and wood.and yes I have dinged blades that way.
I still have a 7 inch workforce equivalent that I abuse from time to time but it is messier than the genie saw.
I have a ten inch saw that can cut some slabs but is not as precise for trimming
I had a 4 inch Ameritool that I sold to another member that was great for trimming smaller work
Get the genie attachment if you can find one thats not too pricey and be careful with slabbing.
If you cant get a good price, find a 10inch used saw for a similar price and more slabability.
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Post by orrum on Jun 7, 2013 9:19:21 GMT -5
How thick can a 10 inch saw slab?
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deedolce
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Post by deedolce on Jun 7, 2013 10:07:41 GMT -5
Thank you chassroc, I will keep an eye out! I like that 8" is bigger as well, and have much chrysocolla and will have to make sure I leave the agates for the workforce!
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Post by johnjsgems on Jun 7, 2013 10:41:58 GMT -5
DP recommends "not much thinner or thicker blade" than the .032" that comes with the saw. 1" arbor size limits replacement blade sources too. I have not heard from anybody that has bought one of BD's new .030" 7" blades to use on their Workforce but maybe someone will speak up.
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Post by Rockoonz on Jun 7, 2013 12:14:01 GMT -5
If it's just for small stuff like opal here's one you may like. Like the Ameritool but much better. portland.craigslist.org/clc/art/3844690287.htmlWe have one that we use quite a bit. I know the seller so if you're interested I can help, or you can just call Brent yourself. Lee |
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