Raytech 10" Saw question

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Raytech 10" Saw question Aug 28, 2018 19:52:54 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by sophia13 on Aug 28, 2018 19:52:54 GMT -5

Have a Raytech 10" trim/slab saw with auto feed. Newbie question but here it goes. Can I manually feed the rock in the vise through the blade or must I only use the autofeed. Will it hurt anything or is there anything I need to do to do so? Hope my question makes sense.

Thanks all.

minerken Cave Dweller Member since August 2013 Posts: 466	Raytech 10" Saw question Aug 29, 2018 11:13:10 GMT -5 sophia13 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by minerken on Aug 29, 2018 11:13:10 GMT -5 Sure that should be no problem just don'r engage the half nut and don't force the rock through.

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Raytech 10" Saw question Aug 29, 2018 12:04:25 GMT -5 sophia13 likes this

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Post by johnjsgems on Aug 29, 2018 12:04:25 GMT -5

Is there a two position switch or two separate switches? You should be able to run just the arbor motor without feed motor. Leave whatever clutch mechanism it has released and gently push vise (or rock not in vise) through. Listen to motor and let the sound determine cutting speed.

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minerken Cave Dweller Member since August 2013 Posts: 466	Raytech 10" Saw question Aug 29, 2018 23:48:35 GMT -5 sophia13 likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by minerken on Aug 29, 2018 23:48:35 GMT -5 ya what johnjsgems advises he has more knowledge than me on different machines I always assume there is a half nut or something similar.

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Raytech 10" Saw question Sept 3, 2018 6:45:49 GMT -5 via mobile

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Post by sophia13 on Sept 3, 2018 6:45:49 GMT -5

Two separate switches. Would you recommend MK303 and if so which one or the Agate Kutter? I mainly cut harder stuff. I'm not classy enough for the soft stuff yet. Also, what coolant/liquid do you recommend for my 10" Raytech plesse.

Thank you,

Jason

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Raytech 10" Saw question Sept 3, 2018 13:36:33 GMT -5 sophia13 likes this

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Post by Rockoonz on Sept 3, 2018 13:36:33 GMT -5

I think the raytech has the vice platform that hooks under the edge of the saw top to prevent it from riding up the rock, am I right?
Either way I always recommend pushing it through manually with that kind of saw.

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Thunderthud off to a rocking start Member since November 2017 Posts: 8	Raytech 10" Saw question Sept 6, 2018 17:49:59 GMT -5 woodman and sophia13 like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Thunderthud on Sept 6, 2018 17:49:59 GMT -5 That's the saw I have. You can use it manually,but will be messy with the oil. I use mineral oil light in mine. I have always used the auto feed. Love my saw!

sophia13 In Memoriam RIP Jason Strickland, AKA sophia13 Member since March 2018 Posts: 327	Raytech 10" Saw question Sept 16, 2018 11:38:38 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sophia13 on Sept 16, 2018 11:38:38 GMT -5 What is mineral oil light please? I'll google it too Thanks