zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
Posts: 1,791
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Post by zarguy on Feb 12, 2019 18:02:00 GMT -5
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Post by stonemon on Feb 12, 2019 18:24:18 GMT -5
Great price! Not often you see one that cheap.
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fishnpinball
Cave Dweller 
So much to learn, so little time
Member since March 2017
Posts: 1,491 
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Post by fishnpinball on Feb 12, 2019 18:41:42 GMT -5
wish I was closer.
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Post by aDave on Feb 12, 2019 19:13:43 GMT -5
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 12, 2019 19:21:21 GMT -5
Thanks, Dave. I did look at it. I showed it to Vince and I mentioned that we really have no room left to put a 24" saw in the saw shop and he looked at me and said, "For a 24" saw I'd be willing to move the table with the tumblers out of there." 
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Post by stonemon on Feb 12, 2019 19:32:42 GMT -5
I don't think you will find a better deal. It looks like a Frantom. My Frantom 24" is the workhorse in my shop and if you two can pull it off ......... Just sayin'
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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Feb 12, 2019 19:37:24 GMT -5
Thanks, Dave. I did look at it. I showed it to Vince and I mentioned that we really have no room left to put a 24" saw in the saw shop and he looked at me and said, "For a 24" saw I'd be willing to move the table with the tumblers out of there." 
Yeah, anybody want to buy a couple of Thumlers and associated supplies...  |
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Post by arghvark on Feb 12, 2019 23:52:45 GMT -5
Saw that a couple days ago. If I had a truck I'd drive the 650 miles in a heartbeat for that.
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Post by Peruano on Feb 13, 2019 7:30:44 GMT -5
I'm curious why its still available or suspect that it isn't. Yes 750 is a lot of money, but 24" or whatever size it is constitutes a lot of saw. It wouldn't last long here in NM and AZ has more rockhounds than we do.
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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Feb 13, 2019 9:01:53 GMT -5
Yeah, I wondered if it's leaky or needs parts myself. Could be an estate item but we didn't call to find out. I can use the drop saw to trim rough down to size for our 18", so we really don't need a 24".
Who made this saw, anyway? Think I've read a post mentioning a sloped bottom, but can't remember. |
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Post by stonemon on Feb 13, 2019 9:26:50 GMT -5
I had not noticed the sloping bottom. Not sure about manufacturer. Maybe Tony could clue us in.
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Post by TheRock on Feb 17, 2019 8:39:00 GMT -5
Damn, that thing is a beast!  |
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Post by drocknut on Feb 17, 2019 11:20:19 GMT -5
So near and yet so far out of my reach..:-(
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Post by Rockoonz on Feb 17, 2019 15:30:14 GMT -5
The HP 24 I have on CL locally is $2000 and I usually see them go for more around here. hummingbirdstones2 it looks like a FranTom that someone modified the sump on to take less oil. The hose on the side might be for a recirculation system. If I was closer it would already be in my garage. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Feb 17, 2019 21:43:09 GMT -5
Yeah, I liked the recirc pump. As soon as Robin told me about it I was making my list of why I should buy it. In the end we just don't handle enough rough large enough to justify adding a 24".
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Post by catmandewe on Feb 22, 2019 14:03:17 GMT -5
I went and picked it up, the old guy said it used to be a Highland Park but that it was modified to use a sump pump, she is heavy heavy heavy. I have her on the trailer to take home and play with.
Tony
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Feb 22, 2019 15:13:41 GMT -5
catmandewe Tony! You are here and didn't get a hold of us? Shame on you! When are you leaving?
ETA - Since you're already back in Q.  Anytime you're up this way our house is open! |
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Post by stonemon on Feb 22, 2019 15:43:29 GMT -5
Way to go Tony, good to see it stay in(or join)the family. Let us know how it works!
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Anytime you're up this way our house is open!
