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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Apr 29, 2015 5:24:27 GMT -5
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Post by johnjsgems on Apr 29, 2015 11:33:19 GMT -5
Where we used to live, we had a guy that joined our club after buying a house. In the basement was a lot of lapidary and silversmithing tools left behind by previous owner (or more likely their heirs). He decided he would check out the club since he had the equipment. He got really involved in the club and within a couple of years was teaching class at the club workshop.
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Post by Peruano on Apr 29, 2015 15:41:51 GMT -5
If you own a horse, you should learn to ride. We like the things we know the most about so . . . everyone needs to own and understand a rock saw. I'm thinking 24 is twice as big as 12, but am I up to carrying rocks that are that much bigger than I'm carrying now? Tom
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Post by woodman on Apr 29, 2015 17:03:30 GMT -5
There was 36 inch saw in Craigslist last week here in Oregon. I would not call a 24" a monster tho! It is a nice size saw tho. I have 30 and 18 and they work out real good. If I had the room, I would have gotten the 36. You never know when you might need a big one!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2015 19:05:22 GMT -5
I'm betting that first one is a 30" with a too small blade in it.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Apr 29, 2015 20:00:09 GMT -5
I'm betting that first one is a 30" with a too small blade in it. Maybe it is. when I said "monster saw" I meant the footprint not the blade size. The vise in that thing is big too. But hey what do I know I don't have a 30" saw. So what is the used price value of something like that? I would guess it is worth $2000-2500 to the right person? I like watching auctions like this just to see where it goes. Chuck
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2015 20:24:01 GMT -5
I'm betting that first one is a 30" with a too small blade in it. Maybe it is. when I said "monster saw" I meant the footprint not the blade size. The vise in that thing is big too. But hey what do I know I don't have a 30" saw. So what is the used price value of something like that? I would guess it is worth $2000-2500 to the right person? I like watching auctions like this just to see where it goes. Chuck Your description of vice size and all hammers home the concept of 30". Tony sells good condition working 24" saws for $2500 all day long. 30" if true maybe $1000 more?
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Post by Rockoonz on Apr 29, 2015 22:42:41 GMT -5
I'm betting that first one is a 30" with a too small blade in it. Bet you're right, maybe even 36, lots of room behind that blade.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2015 23:19:52 GMT -5
It says part # is a 24
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Post by phil on Apr 30, 2015 11:10:22 GMT -5
It's meant for a 24" blade. the model number is S-24.
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Post by johnjsgems on Apr 30, 2015 11:17:26 GMT -5
I have a customer with a Frantom 18". He brought a unit to me for repair and was drooling over the HP24 I had at the time. I considered working out a trade because the HP24 took up too much garage space. Later when I saw his Frantom it was every bit as large a foot print as my HP 24. Some saws were built using old Sherman tanks I think. Blade space to back wall looks right for 24" to me. You would never get another 3" back there for 30" let alone 6" for 36". 24" is a good size with 9" tall about the maximum.
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Post by Rockoonz on Apr 30, 2015 20:43:27 GMT -5
I think if I get a rock too big for my FranTom 24 it goes down the road to the place with the wire saw to be cut down enough to fit the 24.
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Post by paulshiroma on May 1, 2015 7:59:07 GMT -5
My wife would shoot me it I purchased that ... LOL
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on May 1, 2015 9:29:43 GMT -5
My wife would shoot me it I purchased that ... LOL My wife is very patient and supportive of my hobby but that one might push her over the edge. Chuck
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Post by woodman on May 1, 2015 21:10:30 GMT -5
My wife would shoot me it I purchased that ... LOL My wife is very patient and supportive of my hobby but that one might push her over the edge. Chuck My wife got me started in this hobby, so she has nothing to complain about She might put her foot down if I wanted to build a bigger shop tho! Been thinking about it some!
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Post by Rockoonz on May 2, 2015 14:17:49 GMT -5
There was 36 inch saw in Craigslist last week here in Oregon. I would not call a 24" a monster tho! It is a nice size saw tho. I have 30 and 18 and they work out real good. If I had the room, I would have gotten the 36. You never know when you might need a big one! I saw the Heesackers at a rock sale yesterday and they still have the saw for sale. The vice carriage rails are a wee bit undersized, replace the square tubing with some nice hard air hardening solid square and it will cut anything. I would probably offer them $3500 and make them include the new blade. Personally 24 is the biggest I want to go, so far anyway
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Post by Rockoonz on May 2, 2015 14:18:02 GMT -5
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Post by paulshiroma on May 2, 2015 20:14:52 GMT -5
My wife is very patient and supportive of my hobby but that one might push her over the edge. Chuck My wife got me started in this hobby, so she has nothing to complain about She might put her foot down if I wanted to build a bigger shop tho! Been thinking about it some! I think the turning point was when I brought home, first - an old Covington combo unit from a friend and refurbished it and then, over vacation one year, made a stop at deedolce's place to pickup an old 16" saw that had been collecting dust in the backyard ... and refurbishing that one. Getting that one to fit into the back of the truck for the drive back down to SoCal was a challenge. Then the rock pile took over part of the garage ... etc, etc, etc.. LOL! actually, she might like me moving everything out to a shed/shop so we can reclaim the garage. So, when can we expect pictures of your slabs?
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on May 4, 2015 9:45:17 GMT -5
Maybe it is. when I said "monster saw" I meant the footprint not the blade size. The vise in that thing is big too. But hey what do I know I don't have a 30" saw. So what is the used price value of something like that? I would guess it is worth $2000-2500 to the right person? I like watching auctions like this just to see where it goes. Chuck Your description of vice size and all hammers home the concept of 30". Tony sells good condition working 24" saws for $2500 all day long. 30" if true maybe $1000 more? Both saws sold for $1,100 each. That 24" should have fetched way more. He has a listing for a large viking vibe tumbler on there now but thats local pick up too. Chuck
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Post by Joe on May 6, 2015 21:05:04 GMT -5
I was fortunate enough to get both of these saws. Hopefully not too much work to get up and running but I am ready for whatever maintenance they will need. I am fairly new to slabbing as I have only cut on a friends saw. Any recommendations on blades would be greatly appreciated. I have looked into the 303s for the 24" but no clue if it is the right choice. As for the 14" I am lost other than reading reviews. Thanks for any advice in advance!
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