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Post by mrbrett on Apr 26, 2004 7:14:45 GMT -5
Michiganrocks gave me the idea to start this thread. All of us that are cutting rocks from 4" to 10" or larger have to use a diamond blade. I find that the problem is that there are alot of companies out there selling blades and the prices varies alot. Like to hear what you guys use on your trim saw and slab saw and where you got it.
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Post by sandsman1 on Apr 26, 2004 9:39:02 GMT -5
hi all ---i got an 8 and 10 inch from daniels and dont have a complaint yet and there the cheapest around take alook think ron told me about this guy www.lopacki.com/sawblades/
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MichiganRocks
starting to spend too much on rocks
"I wasn't born to follow."
Member since April 2007
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Post by MichiganRocks on Apr 26, 2004 9:46:29 GMT -5
I have a 10" saw and right now I'm using the MK Hot Dog blade (this is a segmented rim blade) that came with it. Seems to work great so far. I also have a MK 70X diamond blade (continuous rim) that came with it but I haven't tried it yet. Like John said, I'm a big fan of Daniel Lopacki and will probably order my next blades from him. Daniel sells the same stuff that he uses himself.
Ron
ps. Good idea Brett. A lot of this material is getting buried in other threads making it difficult to relocate.
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RedwoodRocks
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since March 2003
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Post by RedwoodRocks on Apr 26, 2004 12:10:12 GMT -5
The blades from Lopacki's seem reasonably priced! I agree, I have been wanting to get a saw blade. But, I couldn't decide which brand or type of blade. I have two used blades, but was wondering how a new blade would cut!
I'll give Lopacki's a try.
Thanks for the thumbs up on Lopacki's
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Post by stoner on Apr 26, 2004 21:14:38 GMT -5
Hey all. I remembered Ron saying nothing but good things about Lopaki, so I checked his web site and ordered a catalog. He has some good tips in the first few pages of the catalog. I finally got the money together and I placed an order today. Nice guy on the phone, very helpful, said it would be shipped out tommorow. I'll let you all know how it all goes.
later, Ed
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Post by sandsman1 on Apr 26, 2004 21:28:25 GMT -5
ed ---hes got super fast shipping prob 2 or 3 days and you will have your stuff ,soon as i get a few bucks im gonna get more drill bits i killed a few tryin to hurry was my own fault for rushing and i switched coolents i shoulda stuck with the 409 cleaner it was workin realy good hahahaha sounds wierd but it worked i think the soap in it made it cut better i went to the cool tool and i shoulda slowed down on the drillin i snaped two drills in half so i think the 409 was doin a better job i tried it because i couldent find an empty spray bottle and i said shoot give it a try its got soap in it hahahaha think im gonna go back to it ok seeya-s--john
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Post by cookie3rocks on Apr 26, 2004 21:40:53 GMT -5
Sandman, If that's the case, try Greased lighting. Just pure, finger dryin soap. Cleans anything. (great mixed with windex to clean jewlry. just rinse it real well!) Or, as they say here in Georgia, "Wreench it"
cookie
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llanago
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since January 2004
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Post by llanago on Apr 26, 2004 21:52:25 GMT -5
John, ya' mean 409, the kitchen, bathroom, everything cleaner?? You used it to lubricate your diamond bit?
I haven't even attempted to drill a rock yet, but figured I would use Tool Cool, but 409 would sure be cheaper!
llana
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Post by sandsman1 on Apr 26, 2004 22:46:38 GMT -5
yea llana i got a gallon of it from home depot and i use it to clean my stove top im a messy cooker hahahaha and when i got my drill set up i tried it because it was allready in a spray bottle i think it worked better then the tool cool i drilled 3 holes with it then got the tool cool and broke two bits hahaha i havent tried it again yet but im gonna soon as i get some finished rocks again its called (comercial solutions 409 cleaner degreaser disinfectant) its allmost empty so im gonna grab another one soon ill let ya know what it cost ok seeya-s john
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MichiganRocks
starting to spend too much on rocks
"I wasn't born to follow."
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Post by MichiganRocks on Apr 28, 2004 8:20:01 GMT -5
Hey John, if you're snapping drills, be careful that you are holding the rock securely. If the rock moves at all you will likely break the drill. I glue my rock to a ceramic plate and place it in my water resevoir sitting on a thin rubber square. I then locate the rock under the drill. I sometimes put some triangular wedges in to help lock the plate in position. I made them by sawing some 2 x 2 inch squares corner to corner.
Ron
ps. I just use plain water with a pinch of borax in it. Works fine.
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