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Post by sandsman1 on Apr 3, 2004 0:18:48 GMT -5
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James
freely admits to licking rocks
Member since October 2003
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Post by James on Apr 3, 2004 2:02:35 GMT -5
LUCKY!!! I need one of those...  |
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Post by creativeminded on Apr 3, 2004 11:37:29 GMT -5
Congrats, looks like you got a great deal.
Tami
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Post by rockyraccoon on Apr 3, 2004 14:45:39 GMT -5
you have quite a set-up there john!
kim
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Post by sandsman1 on Apr 3, 2004 18:36:23 GMT -5
hi all i cant believe how much easyr it is on my back with this saw dont hafta stay with it just set it up and turn it on it has auto feed and shuts off when done i been cuttin slabs mosta the day it cuts slow but if i dont hafta stand there with it i dont care hahahaha . i used mineral oil and its workin great and no smell at all found a place has it on sale 4 gallon like 26.00 not counting shipping store.yahoo.com/craftlobby/minoilfourga.htmlthe guy said its medium weight so far ive felt the blade after every cut and it hasent even gotten warm think this is gonna work great ok seeya john |
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MichiganRocks
starting to spend too much on rocks
"I wasn't born to follow."
Member since April 2007
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Post by MichiganRocks on Apr 3, 2004 19:36:36 GMT -5
I'm really happy for you John! Your setup is really coming together. I'll be counting on you for help after all this experience when I get a saw.  Ron |
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thewiz
has rocks in the head
"What good is money if you don't spend it"
Member since January 2004
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Post by thewiz on Apr 3, 2004 20:21:51 GMT -5
like i said before you're the closest rock shop to me HAHAHA
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Post by sandsman1 on Jun 1, 2004 16:41:59 GMT -5
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Post by stoner on Jun 2, 2004 1:12:06 GMT -5
Hey John. Nice equipment. What size blade does the slab saw use? I'm still playing with mine and tweaking the adjustments. Using a saw instead of a hammer sure makes for better looking tumbling rough, you agree?
have fun, Ed
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Post by docone31 on Jun 2, 2004 1:26:51 GMT -5
Sandsman way cool. I especially like the two wheel arbor. I would go with a 100 grit diamond wheel, and the other a rubber expandable drum.
My reasons, the diamond wheel can cut "softer" than a grit wheel, and the rubber drum uses sanding belts.
The belts are very durable, I have a 1200 that I got in Portland Ore., four years ago that I still use. It came in a pack of 10 and I have nine left.
With the diamond wheel, the felt pressure can really be modified. I can press down, or float. It has shown no appreciable wear. I also only grind from the border to the top. Less fracture. With the rubber drum, you can really bear down. The 100 grit does the shaping and the drum fines it down.
Really good stuff. Good luck, and good grinding.
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Post by sandsman1 on Jun 2, 2004 9:34:57 GMT -5
hi all ---ed its a 10inch slab saw and a 8inch trim saw id like to get a 12 or 14 compact size slab saw just to be able to cut alittle bigger rock, but i only had a prob once i found a 15 lb piece of flintridge flint it allmost fit but i ended up breakin it up alittle, and yes if i find something i realy like and dont wanna loose alot i cut it on the trim saw saves alotta waste
doc i was gonna try that with the drum when i bought the other wheel the guy threw in a box of belts assorted sizes 10 or 15 of them and it seems like it would be easyer to finish a dome with the expandable drum then trying it on a hard wheel
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Post by docone31 on Jun 2, 2004 9:40:04 GMT -5
I so prefer the belts to hard wheels. The hard wheels chatter on fine work, and the belts can be pushed into. I also use the belts when I do knife blades and handles.
Try it, you like it. Indian Jewelers supply has good drums, both 6" and 8". I also switched to metal dops instead of wood dops. I went to a leather belt rather than leather disc for polishing. The leather belt fits directly on the drum. You just have to keep it dry.
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Post by krazydiamond on Jun 10, 2004 19:20:58 GMT -5
whaaaaaaaaaah....i can't see the pictures.....i want to know more about machines and cutting and sawing and STUFF.
grrr,
KD
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Post by cookie3rocks on Jun 10, 2004 20:19:17 GMT -5
I remember seeing that on ebay. Congrats! Just turn it on and say "let me know when youre doon, I'll be over here" Cool  cookie |
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Banjocreek
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since March 2003
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Post by Banjocreek on Jun 10, 2004 22:22:41 GMT -5
John; You are amazing I can't believe you have much more room for stuff!! You're gonna hafta rent a trailer to live in so you can keep the lapidary stuff in the house. LOL 'The Homeless Rock Cutter', a new PBS special. Live footage of you bumping into equipment and climbing over piles of rocks. Have fun, my friend- Mike |
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Post by sandsman1 on Jun 10, 2004 22:50:46 GMT -5
hahaha im done man i cant fit anymore in here,, at least till i move to the shore, i got that one so i could shut down two lortones and put the barrels on that one maybe save some electric
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