textriguy
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Post by textriguy on Feb 17, 2020 14:22:26 GMT -5
Thoughts on this saw. Yes way expensive but if you had the extra $$ would it be a good choice.
Looking for an 8 to 10 inch trim saw so incandescent cut smaller slabs as well.
Thanks in advance.
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textriguy
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Post by textriguy on Feb 17, 2020 14:26:34 GMT -5
Ha, sorry incandescent was supposed to be "so I can"
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 17, 2020 14:36:49 GMT -5
Welcome to the board! My 2 cents. If you primarily want a trim saw. I would get a small trim saw. You can invest money in a bigger separate saw. Trim saws can be as small as a 4" blade. But, if you want to cut big, I wouldn't get a 10". You'll outgrow it and it's over kill for trimming. I have a lot of small saws. I even have a 10 inch, but I haven't set it up because I know I will be needing something bigger. A decent 10" saw can be had pretty cheap. I use a cheap 7" skilsaw tilesaw for bigger stuff and it works just fine for under 100, but it's not what you call a big saw, either. The difference between a 7" and a 10" is not all that much.
OOps, I see that you were talking abt an 8" not a 10". Still applies, though. 8" isn't a big saw.
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Post by Peruano on Feb 17, 2020 15:07:26 GMT -5
I'm an opportunist lapidary and hence tend to use (or at least start with) equipment that I'm able to buy locally, used, or "opportunistically". Hence I do most of my trim work on an 8" saw. Since I also do some slicing on the 8" its serving two functions whereas a smaller trim saw would be less practical for the cutting on larger rocks. Yes I have a 12", 14", and 20" slab saws but sometimes its just easier to hand hold a medium sized specimen and cut it on the 8". The problem with some small trim saws is that they are underpowered, especially if confronted with a larger than recommended task. Small saw blades are cheaper but cheaper does not necessarily translate depending on how hard you use or abuse them. A tile saw with a lapidary blade with do yeoman service, but a real rock saw with a bit of a vice, a fence guide, and a decent tank size will much more. I personally would not be afraid to have an 8" saw to do most of the things that a beginning person will try to do.
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Post by stardiamond on Feb 17, 2020 16:24:07 GMT -5
Old HP or new branded HP? I was considering this one: www.hplapidary.com/en/highland-park-lapidary-10-inch-slab-saw-model-ht10My Covington 16 combo saw needed a new clutch but I ended up having the clutch replaced. I replaced the original blade with a mk301 14 inch blade. In addition to the smaller blade being less expensive the kerf is smaller I want a saw that will handle the material I plan on cutting which is generally small and want to reduce the amount of waste from cutting,
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textriguy
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Post by textriguy on Feb 20, 2020 15:06:47 GMT -5
Thanks, I'm not ready for larger saw with most my material so far being med size (fist size or smaller) pieces I'm looking for something to do both. Think condo I have a cabking 8 which I need to feed. Ha That PT8 looks like it would fly through most everything i have.
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Post by Rockoonz on Feb 21, 2020 2:16:24 GMT -5
Wow, not only is that thing real spendy, it's a Chinese made nightmare. If you get it consider changing out the crappy bearings and motor immediately. If you want to buy brand new consider Lortone. At about $500 less and made from stainless steel from a company that will take care of you instead of the no response typical of the new HP. kingsleynorth.com/stainless-steel-ts8-c-trim-saw.htmlIf a completely redone older TS8 plug and play unit for about $600 including shipping fits the bill PM me, I'll be finishing it this weekend.
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Post by joshuamcduffie on Feb 21, 2020 7:59:39 GMT -5
Old HP or new branded HP? I was considering this one: www.hplapidary.com/en/highland-park-lapidary-10-inch-slab-saw-model-ht10My Covington 16 combo saw needed a new clutch but I ended up having the clutch replaced. I replaced the original blade with a mk301 14 inch blade. In addition to the smaller blade being less expensive the kerf is smaller I want a saw that will handle the material I plan on cutting which is generally small and want to reduce the amount of waste from cutting, Until I read this, I didn't realize that the "new" Highland Park wasn't related to the "original" Highland Park. Got to do your research, I guess.
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textriguy
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Post by textriguy on Feb 21, 2020 13:35:05 GMT -5
Thanks the lortone looks like a viable option. Even comes in 10 inch
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textriguy
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Post by textriguy on Feb 26, 2020 12:49:36 GMT -5
I called lotrone to talk to the need for oil in their trim saw. They confirmed this. I do not want to use oil in a trim saw.
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zarguy
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Post by zarguy on Feb 26, 2020 14:10:05 GMT -5
At Quartzsite, a seller near Tony Funk had the Lortone 10" stainless steel saw with blade, cover, and motor for $570. Great deal. Lynn
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Post by stardiamond on Feb 26, 2020 15:08:01 GMT -5
If a person has a Genie the Genie trim saw attachment is a good option. It is overpriced, plastic with an 8 inch blade and uses water. I got mine as a deal with a Genie for very little and it has lasted 18 years. DP also makes a 6 inch stand alone trim saw; also over priced and plastic.
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