EricD
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Post by EricD on Dec 15, 2019 11:52:01 GMT -5
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Post by RocksInNJ on Dec 15, 2019 13:10:20 GMT -5
Those black and white ones would be great for some skull cabachons.
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jimaz
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Post by jimaz on Dec 15, 2019 15:09:10 GMT -5
Looks like it worked well for you. What blade did you use?
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EricD
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Post by EricD on Dec 15, 2019 15:50:48 GMT -5
Looks like it worked well for you. What blade did you use? So far I'm using the one that came with it until it won't burn through another rock even after dressing it. Then I will most likely be making a 10" saw out of it |
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Post by rockjunquie on Dec 15, 2019 17:01:33 GMT -5
Lookin' good  |
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EricD
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Post by EricD on Dec 15, 2019 17:58:35 GMT -5
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EricD
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Post by EricD on Dec 15, 2019 18:25:49 GMT -5
Looks like it worked well for you. What blade did you use? It's quite thick and not really a continuous edge but so far it works alright 
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Dec 15, 2019 20:47:38 GMT -5
You've been busy. Looking good!
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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Dec 15, 2019 21:26:59 GMT -5
Yeah, you hit the ground runnin' alright! Nice even slabs.
That blade thickness is probably about like what would be on a 12-14" saw. Maybe .070-.080"? We use .050" MK-225 Hot Dog blades on our 10".
Segmented rim blades are good. The "Hot Dog" blades are one of my favorites.
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Post by RocksInNJ on Dec 16, 2019 4:26:25 GMT -5
Yeah, you hit the ground runnin' alright! Nice even slabs.
That blade thickness is probably about like what would be on a 12-14" saw. Maybe .070-.080"? We use .050" MK-225 Hot Dog blades on our 10".
Segmented rim blades are good. The "Hot Dog" blades are one of my favorites.
Will that .050" MK-225 Hot Dog blade work on a 10” 4000 rpm tile saw? |
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Post by fernwood on Dec 16, 2019 5:45:01 GMT -5
Looks like the saw is working well for you.
Nice slabs.
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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Dec 16, 2019 8:31:43 GMT -5
RocksInNJ - 4000 RPM is probably too fast for a lot of lapidary blades. Will have to look into recommended RPM/SFM later.
Good that you thougth of the RPM range for blades. That's always important.
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EricD
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Post by EricD on Dec 16, 2019 8:42:37 GMT -5
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Post by RocksInNJ on Dec 16, 2019 12:23:25 GMT -5
Yea I was searching their site earlier and found that. Looks like I might be ok, but still unsure. I know nothing about blades and just want to make sure that I have options. Don’t want to hijack your thread, so I may start a new on later tonight. Thanks for the info. |
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EricD
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Post by EricD on Dec 16, 2019 13:35:47 GMT -5
Yea I was searching their site earlier and found that. Looks like I might be ok, but still unsure. I know nothing about blades and just want to make sure that I have options. Don’t want to hijack your thread, so I may start a new on later tonight. Thanks for the info. Hijack away!
I'm leaning towards an MK-301 blade or similar, but I see conflicting reports of whether it can be used without an oil-based coolant. I really hate oil, as a mechanic lol
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Post by RocksInNJ on Dec 16, 2019 14:54:58 GMT -5
Damn that’s another thing I have to worry about now lol. Maybe I’m just not meant to have a saw.
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EricD
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Post by EricD on Dec 16, 2019 15:37:16 GMT -5
If I were you I'd probably buy a cheap one/used one first to see if I even liked cutting rocks, before investing in a better or more expensive one.
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Post by RocksInNJ on Dec 16, 2019 18:37:47 GMT -5
If I were you I'd probably buy a cheap one/used one first to see if I even liked cutting rocks, before investing in a better or more expensive one. Well I planned on using the one that comes with the saw, but don’t expect it to last very long. I just want to make sure that I can get and use better blades on this saw, before I spend the money on it. |
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EricD
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Post by EricD on Dec 16, 2019 19:06:05 GMT -5
I meant a saw it's self. Sorry sometimes I'm not so clear
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rockhaulermike
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Post by rockhaulermike on Dec 24, 2019 15:11:41 GMT -5
I like that cut, they came out really nice. They have a 7 in. Tile Diamond Blade (2-Pack) $40.00 It also cuts 0° to 45° left and right.. Not that I noticed, but that Red Shop rag give it away.  |
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