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Post by HankRocks on Nov 21, 2019 15:26:49 GMT -5
I have been using Wooden Shims to help secure odd shaped rocks I have been cutting. The ones I am using are Pine. Is that ok? or is Pine to soft and should I switch to a hardwood? Pine will give a bit, does that increase to grip or will it let go over time. I seem to notice that a couple of rocks that I tightened securely, but somewhere during the process the rock came loose(on the 24" saw). As far as I can tell, it did not damage the Blade. I have started checking the rock and the tightening bolt after every cut.
Thanks
Henry
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QuailRiver
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Post by QuailRiver on Nov 22, 2019 2:33:31 GMT -5
I use an assortment of variuos sized wooden wedges of pine, maple and oak that were leftovers from wood working projects. Haven't really had any problems with any of them. Also use square and rectangle pieces of Masonite (3/16" and 1/4" thick) when wedges aren't appropriate.
Larry C.
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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Nov 23, 2019 9:35:22 GMT -5
Also use an assortment of random shapes and woods here. A thicker piece of pine works great for chunks with sharp points or edges sticking out. If the setup isn't solid enough I'll tap a piece of harder wood into a gap with a little upholstery hammer.
Just mix and match whatever works. One of my favorites is a piece of a 2" tree branch about 6" long that split down the middle. The pieces are a little crooked, and have a couple of nubs from the base of sucker branches. These have worked better than anything on several pieces.
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