Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Oct 17, 2013 14:48:55 GMT -5
Finally after many years and searching,I have now got a rock saw!!!! YEEHAAAAA!!!! Its a 14 inch,homemade saw...I've seen it work and it cuts great,plus I have helped work on the saw too,so know my way around it... Bought it from Clyde.............Thanks buddy...Thumbs up  |
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Post by Fossilman on Oct 17, 2013 14:50:32 GMT -5
Now I head to the lumber yard to buy material to build my bench and storage for the toy and rocks...LOL
Some say,now the addiction starts-Oh I'm sure of that...Thumbs up
The saws name is "Shrek"........
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Post by jakesrocks on Oct 17, 2013 15:30:49 GMT -5
Congrats Mike. May you and Shreck have many happy years together.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2013 16:20:38 GMT -5
WHAT?  ? We are supposed to name our saws? |
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Post by Fossilman on Oct 17, 2013 17:23:14 GMT -5
WHAT? ? We are supposed to name our saws? That's the name it came with,because of all the green color...LOL I name my trks and cars,the Ranger I bought a year ago is named "Piece of Crap"...Yuppers for real...LMAO |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2013 17:26:30 GMT -5
Kidlet named her car, Hope.
Maybe I should name my saw "Fenway". It's is also a big green monster.
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Post by Pat on Oct 17, 2013 17:29:17 GMT -5
:DMy car's name is Baldie. No hair  |
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Post by Fossilman on Oct 18, 2013 10:33:12 GMT -5
I suppose I better start out cutting cheaper rock,before I get the hang of cutting,huh???
I know I have some cool stuff to cut,some of it has been in my collection for over 15 years-LOL....
Just bought a box of thundereggs too,got some Montanas in the making too(later on)..Lots of quartz(many colors),agates (all kinds),jaspers,flint,Oh ya',can't forget,lots of baculites..LOL,plus coral(thanks James),and petwood(lots of petwood)........
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2013 12:08:01 GMT -5
I'd say start out with cheap blades. You aint gonna hurt the rocks.
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Post by Fossilman on Oct 18, 2013 12:30:52 GMT -5
Ya',never thought of that-thanks Scott.....
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Post by johnjsgems on Oct 18, 2013 13:01:50 GMT -5
The only rocks to wait on would be if they need to be oriented for cutting. Like palm root that looks great with the "eyes" showing but just streaks if cut 90 degrees off. Some thunder eggs take practice too to get best effect. Most important thing to remember is to securely clamp the rock before cutting. Clamp rock and use both hands to see if you can move it. Also with clutch released roll rock to blade and see if blade hits square or deflects. Move the cross feed until you have a square cut even if you have slabs a little too thick or thin. Or grind a surface flat to start.
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Post by Hard Rock Cafe on Oct 18, 2013 13:23:44 GMT -5
Yep, either grind flat or make blocking cuts. John is absolutely right about making sure your rocks are secure. I had one slip last night that jammed the blade. Fortunately it's just a little dished.
Be sure to candle your Montanas for best orientation.
Congrats!
Chuck
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2013 13:39:21 GMT -5
The only rocks to wait on would be if they need to be oriented for cutting. Like palm root that looks great with the "eyes" showing but just streaks if cut 90 degrees off. Some thunder eggs take practice too to get best effect. Most important thing to remember is to securely clamp the rock before cutting. Clamp rock and use both hands to see if you can move it. Also with clutch released roll rock to blade and see if blade hits square or deflects. Move the cross feed until you have a square cut even if you have slabs a little too thick or thin. Or grind a surface flat to start. +1 to double handed clamp checking. If you can't move the stone with two hands neither will the blade. |
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Post by Fossilman on Oct 18, 2013 14:40:26 GMT -5
Everytime I seen Clyde cut,he stressed that the clamps to be very secure!! The Montanas,I knew to candle them.The thundereggs are what I'm puzzled about.
Some guys know by looking at them and cut them the right way,but I will learn! I know there will be trial and error with this too,just has everything else in life.
Plus some great people on here to teach me the do's and don't's...
So I'm not worried a bit,just excited!
I haven't had so much fun since the pigs ate my brother- LMAO.....
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Post by johnjsgems on Oct 18, 2013 16:23:12 GMT -5
I can't help with Oregon eggs but have cut a lot of CA geodes. They generally have outer ridges. Cutting on the largest ridge generally gives best result. I'm sure you will find some similar method to orient your eggs.
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Post by Rockoonz on Oct 18, 2013 21:07:18 GMT -5
Yep, what John said about the eggs, look for the spots where the agate shows from the outside and cut right through the middle of it to get the largest window.
Also cut yourself a few wood wedges. When cutting round and odd shaped rocks you can stuff a wedge in to get a better grip on the rock.
Lee
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Post by Fossilman on Oct 20, 2013 21:51:43 GMT -5
Great advice,thanks all....
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Post by johnjsgems on Oct 21, 2013 10:31:14 GMT -5
An old timer gave me a great tip on holding geodes. Make three sided rectangular frames out of scrap pine or other soft wood. Clamp in the vise with geode protruding from the open end. Cut through rock and wood. I watched him use one on his saw before I tried it myself. It really works.
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Post by bsky4463 on Oct 22, 2013 21:44:11 GMT -5
Looking forward to the pics once u start cracking open your stash.
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Post by Fossilman on Oct 23, 2013 10:59:39 GMT -5
Me too!!! LOL
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