nharts
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Post by nharts on Nov 9, 2018 6:40:19 GMT -5
Hello, I am looking at a vintage LS-14 drop saw and it looks like these don't have an adjustable vise like most slab saws. Has anyone found a good retrofit for the vise to allow precise slabs to be cut of a gauge like traditional slab saws? Thanks for any advice! Nathan
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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Nov 9, 2018 9:01:36 GMT -5
On the LS14 the blade arm moves instead of the vise. You should see a handle on the right-rear at the end of the threaded shaft that will allow you to move the blade.
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Post by Peruano on Nov 9, 2018 18:20:59 GMT -5
I have seen ls-14 look alikes that have a vice (horizontal jaws) that did not have the mechanism for moving the work specimen into the blade path (i.e. no transverse screw). It would be a bummer to have to re-clamp the rock for every cut (and make for some variable thickness slabs). A good welder and machinist could solve the problem but its likely a custom job -- i.e. no spare parts bin.
My bad, of course the saw moves and not the blade on these beasts as pointed out by Vitzitziltecpatl. However some look alikes do not allow the saw to be moved transversely and the rock must be repositioned after every cut. I.E. a tile saw intended for one cut per.
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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Nov 9, 2018 21:03:25 GMT -5
The screw is on the back of the cabinet frame, moving the saw arm. No need to move the rock.
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Post by parfive on Nov 10, 2018 1:10:42 GMT -5
I typically cut four, five or six slabs without ever shutting the saw off. When the first slab is cut, I lift the arm, crank the crossfeed four turns for an 0.200” slab, and then ease the blade down into the next cut.
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