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Post by melhill1659 on Nov 17, 2016 18:58:05 GMT -5
Hello guys I need your help! I have a 6" vintage HP an a new 8" Genie trim saw. I cut mostly agates, jasper and coral. Are there any general guide lines to how large the rough can be? I use oil coolant and the MK lapidary blades on both.
Thanks
Melissa
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NDK
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Post by NDK on Nov 17, 2016 19:07:21 GMT -5
I believe the general rule is 1/3 blade diameter... It also depends on where your saw arbor is in relation to the saw table top.
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Post by melhill1659 on Nov 17, 2016 20:31:09 GMT -5
Thanks NDK
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Post by minerken on Nov 17, 2016 22:08:18 GMT -5
+1 with Melhill, but softer rocks you can get away with more, agate 1/3
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Post by melhill1659 on Nov 17, 2016 22:49:11 GMT -5
You guys just had to throw fractions in there! Good thing my husband is an engineer 😂😂
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2016 21:17:40 GMT -5
You guys just had to throw fractions in there! Good thing my husband is an engineer 😂😂 Awesome!! |
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Post by johnjsgems on Nov 21, 2016 13:29:13 GMT -5
DP says their trim saw is for trimming only so not sure if it is good idea to slab larger rocks. I would not use oil in any plastic bodied saw. With the HP measure from table to top of blade and subtract enough to avoid an oil shower from raising blade guard too high. Most 6" saws cut around 1.5". 6" is a trim saw. You can cut small geodes, etc. but mostly used for trimming slabs. Most 10" saws realistically cut about 3" tall rocks. From 10" up add 1 inch for every 2" of blade diameter. Each saw brand varies a little.
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