Small high speed trim saw???

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1nickthegreek spending too much on rocks Member since February 2014 Posts: 383	Small high speed trim saw??? Aug 22, 2014 13:50:04 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by 1nickthegreek on Aug 22, 2014 13:50:04 GMT -5 I am in search of a 5-6 inch high speed trim saw for under 200 bucks if anyone has one kicking around. Thank you, Nick

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Small high speed trim saw??? Aug 22, 2014 17:30:46 GMT -5

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Post by johnjsgems on Aug 22, 2014 17:30:46 GMT -5

If you can find an Ameritool used they are 4" but take a 5" blade too. New they are a little over $300 so used should be under $200. They are variable speed to 3400 rpm I think. High Tech the same speed for 4"/5"/6" saws.

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deb193redux In Memoriam RIP Daniel Bontempo (1959 - 2022) Member since September 2007 Posts: 6,010	Small high speed trim saw??? Aug 22, 2014 17:57:53 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by deb193redux on Aug 22, 2014 17:57:53 GMT -5 do you mean blade RPM, or how fast it cuts rock?

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Small high speed trim saw??? Aug 22, 2014 23:09:07 GMT -5

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Post by Rockoonz on Aug 22, 2014 23:09:07 GMT -5

Speed of cut on a trim saw is entirely dependent on the quality of the blade and the willingness of the user to wear the blade out faster, assuming the saw is set up right. I had a HiTech saw once with a brand new blade, any more than very light pressure guiding the slab through the blade would stall the motor even at full speed. I suppose it would have been ok for opal and real soft rocks.

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catmandewe gets rocks for Christmas Contact me for a discount on DP Products. Member since April 2007 Posts: 5,462	Small high speed trim saw??? Aug 22, 2014 23:27:44 GMT -5 gingerkid likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by catmandewe on Aug 22, 2014 23:27:44 GMT -5 I just sold a 6" trim saw at the Hermiston show for $150. I think I have another one in the shed if you want me to look for you. Tony
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Small high speed trim saw??? Aug 26, 2014 19:43:01 GMT -5 gingerkid and snowmom like this

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Post by glennz01 on Aug 26, 2014 19:43:01 GMT -5

At home depot i bought a cheap $99 tile saw by QEP, here is a link... the standard blade it comes with although thick is very fast cutting, this is my currently only trim saw.

Tile saw

I would say everyone should get this.

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kap driving up their electric bill I know the voices in my head are not real but man do they come up with some great ideas! Member since June 2007 Posts: 2,224	Small high speed trim saw??? Aug 26, 2014 20:23:21 GMT -5 gingerkid likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kap on Aug 26, 2014 20:23:21 GMT -5 Check out the pawn shops for used tile saws you can pick them up cheap sometimes!
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charles kuchar spending too much on rocks getting ready for the second coming Member since November 2010 Posts: 300	Small high speed trim saw??? Aug 31, 2014 11:41:36 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by charles kuchar on Aug 31, 2014 11:41:36 GMT -5 I got my trim saw with motor here on this board. works good. trying to design crosses and state outlines and animals and such for hanging mobiles. chas
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Small high speed trim saw??? Sept 5, 2014 4:30:29 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by Mike Menzie on Sept 5, 2014 4:30:29 GMT -5

I have an old highland park 6"...or maybe it's a star diamond. I dunno. I'll have to check. It's beat up and doesn't come with a motor, but I'd send it to ya for a LOT less than a couple hundred. Maybe swap for something. Was gonna fix it up for myself, but stumbled on another one at a yard sale.
-Mike

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Small high speed trim saw???

Post by 1nickthegreek on Aug 22, 2014 13:50:04 GMT -5

Post by johnjsgems on Aug 22, 2014 17:30:46 GMT -5

Post by deb193redux on Aug 22, 2014 17:57:53 GMT -5

Post by Rockoonz on Aug 22, 2014 23:09:07 GMT -5

Post by catmandewe on Aug 22, 2014 23:27:44 GMT -5

Post by glennz01 on Aug 26, 2014 19:43:01 GMT -5

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