andy1845c
off to a rocking start
Member since April 2017
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Post by andy1845c on Apr 10, 2017 9:39:44 GMT -5
Hello,
I found this board while google searching wire saws. I found a topic from 2013 where some members had posted pictures of some wire saws and drag saws. I didn't see any information on where people are buying the diamond wire though. So far I have only found it available in bulk for something like mining operations. I am wondering if anyone here knows where I could purchase it in 20 or 30 foot lengths. I've kicked around the idea of building a wire saw for cutting slabs for landscaping for a while now and the lack of a scouce for wire has held me back. If anyone has any input I'd love to hear what you have to say.
Andy.
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Post by deb193redux on Apr 19, 2017 0:21:04 GMT -5
the amount of diamond on a wire can't be much, and 30ft would wear out pretty quick. Might be better to make a drag saw. You can get nibs to solder nto the blade from HighlandPark Lapidary
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Getta Grip
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Member since November 2016
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Post by Getta Grip on Apr 19, 2017 9:06:45 GMT -5
Hello Andy and welcome to the forum. I suspect I have talked to you before. Are you affiliated with Sphereheaven.com?
I was going to talk to a local lumber mill and see if I could get a spent band saw blade. The idea would be to use Anthon diamond brazing rod to add diamond pads to the blade edge. I have not followed up on that yet. I did find some of the blades are about .08" thick. I could imagine brazing 1/2" long 3/16" square steel pads to the edge and then coating the pads with diamond. a rock cutting giant band saw would take quite a bit of engineering but I believe it could work.
Glen
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chuto
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Post by chuto on Sept 3, 2020 22:44:48 GMT -5
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