ggsrocker
off to a rocking start
Member since July 2020
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Jul 2, 2020 22:56:42 GMT -5
Post by ggsrocker on Jul 2, 2020 22:56:42 GMT -5
New to the forum. I picked up rock hounding after retiring and came to the point when I need to buy some equipment. Need info on saws. Has anyone used the trim/slab saws by Covington. Good or bad idea what would my best options be
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Post by stardiamond on Jul 2, 2020 23:23:59 GMT -5
I have a 16 inch combo saw. The Covington has a clutch and the user needs to be familiar with properly adjusting it. The set screws on the arbor tend to loosen from vibration. They recommend blue loc-tite which I bought but haven't used. When working properly the saw is very good. The clutch allows faster cutting but when not adjusted properly the blade will bind. Well made saw and good customer support.
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Jul 2, 2020 23:53:41 GMT -5
Post by Pat on Jul 2, 2020 23:53:41 GMT -5
Welcome from California. I have a very old 4" tile saw. I like it.
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Jul 3, 2020 6:13:11 GMT -5
Post by MsAli on Jul 3, 2020 6:13:11 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum
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Jul 3, 2020 8:21:54 GMT -5
Post by stonemon on Jul 3, 2020 8:21:54 GMT -5
Hello from western Oregon!
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Jul 3, 2020 8:26:07 GMT -5
Post by hummingbirdstones on Jul 3, 2020 8:26:07 GMT -5
Welcome from Northern Arizona!
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Jul 3, 2020 8:30:30 GMT -5
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Post by manofglass on Jul 3, 2020 8:30:30 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum from Michigan
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darrad
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since September 2006
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Post by darrad on Jul 3, 2020 11:18:47 GMT -5
I also have the 16 inch combo. Mine in weight feed. You can always rely on gravity. The set screw on the arbor pully will come loose from vibration. Blue loc-tite solved this problem. Other than that I have had zero issues with the saw for the 15 years I've had it. I love my saw.  |
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Jul 3, 2020 11:31:37 GMT -5
Post by rockjunquie on Jul 3, 2020 11:31:37 GMT -5
Welcome to RTH from Virginia.
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ggsrocker
off to a rocking start
Member since July 2020
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Post by ggsrocker on Jul 3, 2020 16:36:59 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcom and info on Covington saw. Was wondering how it worked as a trim saw without drenching you with oil. I always worry about a machine that says it will do more than one job They usually do neither well
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Post by stardiamond on Jul 3, 2020 16:58:54 GMT -5
There's a drop in table top. I've never used it as a trim saw and don't even know where the part is. I replaced the 16 inch blade with a 14 inch .065. The 16 inch is .085. The 14 inch costs less, wastes less material because it is narrower and I don't cut really large rough.
My trim saw is 8 inch diameter with a .032 width and is cooled with water. Frequently my trim cuts are tight and I like the narrower blade. The Covington has a flip top lid that allows me to push the rock into the blade to start a cut without spraying oil. Maybe the trimming function is done the same way.
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ggsrocker
off to a rocking start
Member since July 2020
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Hello
Jul 3, 2020 17:23:19 GMT -5
Post by ggsrocker on Jul 3, 2020 17:23:19 GMT -5
Thanks that was helpful
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