illusionist
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since August 2017
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Post by illusionist on Dec 10, 2018 12:44:24 GMT -5
As this hobby grows for me, I'm looking to purchase a saw that would accomplish two things if at all possible. A saw that can trim slabs to a cab shape, so I can continue it on the wheels and cut Lake Superior Agate nodules or similar in half.
Is there a saw that can accomplish this? Or, do I need to invest in a trim saw and a slab saw? I'm doing this only as a hobby.
Right now I was looking at the Highland Park Model 12 Slab saw for $2000.
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Post by grumpybill on Dec 10, 2018 18:19:49 GMT -5
Consider buying a tile saw.
Until the weather got too cold, I was using a 10" tile saw to slice and shape cabs. The blade (currently an MK/BD Agate Kutter) is thick enough to cut curves and to "side grind" the initial stages of the dome without bending/deflecting.
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goatgrinder
spending too much on rocks
Make mine a man cave
Member since January 2017
Posts: 368
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Post by goatgrinder on Dec 10, 2018 18:31:55 GMT -5
That tile saw should be a good deal less expensive than a rock saw marketed for rocks. It's all about the blade after all. They both use the same diamond blades and water.
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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Dec 10, 2018 20:28:46 GMT -5
Yeah, if you can't find something like a used 10" lapidary saw in your area a tile saw would be good. Put a blade on it like grumpybill uses and you'll be able to do what you're talking about.
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