mrpac1953
off to a rocking start
Member since March 2020
Posts: 3
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Post by mrpac1953 on Mar 11, 2020 22:43:22 GMT -5
Has anyone in the group made or purchased a rock clamp for a Harbor Freight 2 1/2 HP 10" tile saw? I would appreciate a y help the group can provide.
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rads
spending too much on rocks
Making clay each day!
Member since April 2018
Posts: 319
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Post by rads on Mar 12, 2020 8:01:37 GMT -5
If it is the over head type of Harbor Freight w/sliding table, you will have to build it. I use one to cut soft stuff and as a trim down saw. The pictures show the all-thread and hardboard clamp, the drywall screws are just safety. After the rock is clamped down, run the drywall screws down through the board and just pushing down on the rock; to snug everything up. The cord running to the front is a gravity feed to pull the table forward slowly. I think there are 4 lbs of weight hanging off them. Can't tell because it is out of use for the winter......Sorry about the other tools in the picture, it happens to be right by the door, so tools get set inside and forgotten over the winter. The all thread is double nutted under the table and single nut to tighten the top board....cut the all thread so that the table does not hit the over head saw assembly. I don't slab with it so there was no provision for moving the rock over a 1/4 inch at a time. You have to re-clamp each time. Maybe someone can address how to slab with it?   |
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oldschoolrocker
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since January 2019
Posts: 1,578
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Post by oldschoolrocker on Mar 12, 2020 9:20:27 GMT -5
I ordered a vise from the rockshed that's made for the mk101 saw. Saw is same basic setup as HF saw. Unfortunately, it takes up to 6 weeks for delivery and I'm currently on week 5 of waiting for it. So cant comment on how useful it is or not at this point. And couldn't really find any info on it minus the picture provided on rockshed website. Will let u know how it is when finally get it and get to use it
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