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swaver101
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Hi-tech 10" Feb 13, 2019 4:55:44 GMT -5 via Tapatalk

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Post by swaver101 on Feb 13, 2019 4:55:44 GMT -5

Hello again!
I am sure this has been discussed, but I wasn't able to find much on it.. I was curious everyone's opinion on a hi-tech 10"trim saw? I'm limited on space and only plan on cutting up alread slabbed material!

Does anyone have one?
How's the durability? Will it last if I take care of it? I've heard they are good little saws! But also heard one guy who just hates them. So I'm looking for some opinions before I spend a 800 on one!

Thanks so much for your time and your help!

S

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Hi-tech 10" Feb 13, 2019 12:47:58 GMT -5 grumpybill likes this

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Post by minerken on Feb 13, 2019 12:47:58 GMT -5

Personally For trimming slabs I think the 10" is over kill a 6" will work fine. Not questioning the quality as have never used or seen one up close. Table size for a 6" is a little confining but can be overcome. For a 10" I would definitely want a power feed and a good vise allowing it to be used for slabbing they will do a good job on anything up to 3-3.5" and more for softer rocks. Tile saws are another choice of many. I feel that the direct drive motor is problematic also although it makes it more compact it is probably proprietary.

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Hi-tech 10" Feb 13, 2019 12:57:16 GMT -5 minerken likes this

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Post by johnjsgems on Feb 13, 2019 12:57:16 GMT -5

Yes, for trimming smaller is better. The High Tech 5" or 6" saws are better. If you want to trim expensive slabs you can buy very thin 4", 5" or 6" blades. A heavy duty 10" saw is very useful for slabbing or trimming but in my opinion any brand used 10" trim/slab would be better than the Hi Tech. I really like all their other products and you could not find better customer service.

John at JS Gems

www.jsgemslapidary.com

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