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Post by captbob on Feb 23, 2017 18:34:04 GMT -5
Chuck, so that saw is like a trim saw on steroids! With a vise and an autofeed. I like that. As anal as I am about keeping things clean, that may not be for me - I'd have to clean it after every use!  That does look pretty easy to clean though. Thanks for finding that thread and posting the link. All that blade above the deck looks like it would cut some good sized rocks for a 14" saw. |
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TRG
starting to shine!
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New saw
Feb 27, 2017 10:55:57 GMT -5
Post by TRG on Feb 27, 2017 10:55:57 GMT -5
I don't like the faucet knob on the clamp either, but trading it for a t-handle would be easy enough. I just welded together a new one for a slab saw at the clubs shop. Rockoonz, Can you send me what this part looks like or where to buy one? I have a Raytech and want to replace out the faucet knob for something better. Thanks! |
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Feb 28, 2017 1:03:13 GMT -5
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Post by Rockoonz on Feb 28, 2017 1:03:13 GMT -5
I don't like the faucet knob on the clamp either, but trading it for a t-handle would be easy enough. I just welded together a new one for a slab saw at the clubs shop. Rockoonz, Can you send me what this part looks like or where to buy one? I have a Raytech and want to replace out the faucet knob for something better. Thanks! I made a new on for a Lortone saw. Just found a bolt at Home Depot that matched the threads on the vice clamping bolt, 1/2 13 in that case, and welded a piece of 5/16 steel rod to the head of the bolt. It's at the club lapidary shop, I can take a pic next time I'm there. |
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TRG
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New saw
Feb 28, 2017 1:32:47 GMT -5
Post by TRG on Feb 28, 2017 1:32:47 GMT -5
Thanks a lot!
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70karmann
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Feb 28, 2017 12:44:26 GMT -5
Post by 70karmann on Feb 28, 2017 12:44:26 GMT -5
I use both Lortone Ls-10 and ls-12. The Ls-10 is a great little saw and will last for ever.
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TRG
starting to shine!
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New saw
Mar 1, 2017 11:32:13 GMT -5
Post by TRG on Mar 1, 2017 11:32:13 GMT -5
The TC10 is the old Beacon Star 10" that Mel in Texas can't say enough good things about. I bought a Beacon Star at Buena Vista show and tore it down to refurbish but ran out of time before Winter trip. Looks to be a saw with great capacity. No videos that I know of. I've only sold I think 3 of the TC10's. Price scares off most buyers. The BD10 is one well designed saw but lacks cutting height with the thick vise. Very simple power feed clutch mechanism. Glad to hear the carriage is supposed to come off so easy, thought something was wrong when I removed a screw and whole carriage came off. If it only didn't have 30 plus years of caked on oily grime. Shameless plug, but my drop saw is the only American made 10" saw with a 4" cut and under $800. No power feed though. John, Thanks for posting about this! I didn't know Diamond Pacific TC-10 and 14" was really the Beacon Star. I called them and was able to describe the part I needed for months and they were able to help find a replacement. The part might be seen as pricey but it will be worth it after fixing up a 10" Raytech and comparing them. The Beacon Star/Diamond Pacific is like an alligator biting down to hold the rough where the Raytech seems like a handshake someone didn't want to give  . It seems like the 10" Raytech is better for small vein pieces/walnut+, nd the 10" Beacon Star can handle up to potato sized rough. When I tried to tighten the vise on the Raytech the right side of the vise started to lift from how I like to lock them in there. The Raytech seems like a tank and cuts straight but I feel like I need to modify the vise or replace it if possible. I am looking for a used 14" Beacon Star now if anyone has one they want to sell. The thing with those DP TC-10 and 14" new, it's probably the best on the market for ease of cleaning and functioning to get the biggest slab for the size blade. Just my opinion but to cut out fixing up an old saw, the ease of buying a new one that will last forever would be a good investment for someone that plans to use it for life. Thanks again! |
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. It seems like the 10" Raytech is better for small vein pieces/walnut+, nd the 10" Beacon Star can handle up to potato sized rough. When I tried to tighten the vise on the Raytech the right side of the vise started to lift from how I like to lock them in there. The Raytech seems like a tank and cuts straight but I feel like I need to modify the vise or replace it if possible. I am looking for a used 14" Beacon Star now if anyone has one they want to sell. The thing with those DP TC-10 and 14" new, it's probably the best on the market for ease of cleaning and functioning to get the biggest slab for the size blade. Just my opinion but to cut out fixing up an old saw, the ease of buying a new one that will last forever would be a good investment for someone that plans to use it for life. Thanks again!
