stefan
Cave Dweller 
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Post by stefan on Aug 4, 2005 19:49:29 GMT -5
Ok here they are- the tile saw shields- Pretty simple- the one is just some floor underlayment (1/4" plywood) the other is the same with some 1/4" plexi attached- The hardest part of this was drilling the holes in the table base- It's Stainless steel and I went through 2 drill bits! The screws are 1 inch long carriage bolts they use to screw together dog trave crates (I used to work in a pet store and we would always save the extras but after 5 years we never even gave away one so instead of tossing em- I kept em!)  and another view  Any Questions?  |
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kurocks
having dreams about rocks
Member since June 2005
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Post by kurocks on Aug 4, 2005 21:45:38 GMT -5
Great idea! Are you happy with the tile saw for cutting rocks? I don't need anything very big, so it might work for me too.
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Post by Cher on Aug 4, 2005 21:45:41 GMT -5
*raising hand and waving it wildly* I have a question please ... hehehe
Ok, so you have to reach around this thing to hold the stone while your cutting right?
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Post by docone31 on Aug 4, 2005 22:31:15 GMT -5
I used a tile saw for a long time. The only limits I found were a thick kerf, and lots of splash.
You get used to reaching around the stone.
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Aug 5, 2005 9:06:25 GMT -5
Actually I never noticed a difference with holding the rock- I probably naturally reached around the invisable shields anyway (that is why I was always getting splashed!- I have real long arms (my wife calles me spiderarms) so this is not a problem- As far as cutting rocks- It works- takes practice- but it works-- I have tackled some pretty good size rocks and it takes time and patience but it works- I would pick up a trim saw or slab saw in a heartbeat- but I have no extra money right now- I had a choice between a grinder or a saw- well I got the grinder- cause this saw works for what I need it to do- someday I'll upgrade- but for now this works for me! I wish I could say it's the end all be all of cutting- but it does have limits- Thicker cuts- (wastes material- probably a full slab worth out of every 10 cuts) slower hand feeding (try pushing a rock against a blade for an hour straight- with consistent pressure) splashes (course the shields help alot!) but for the $77 I spend- well I cut rock- and I'm happy!
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Post by Cher on Aug 5, 2005 9:22:50 GMT -5
As far as loosing material, you don't lose anymore than you would if you were whacking them with a hammer. Probably lose a lot less and have nicer pieces to polish. Thanks for taking the pics Stefan, appreciate it.
Cher
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Aug 5, 2005 9:29:32 GMT -5
true- Never thought about that- I was just thinking about slabs not tumbling rough!
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Post by creativeminded on Aug 5, 2005 21:59:19 GMT -5
That is a great idea.
Tami
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Post by Alice on Aug 8, 2005 13:37:46 GMT -5
I use my tile saw outdoors on some stairs.
Come to think of it, I don't use 2 hands to cut rock. I seem to sit on the side of the machine, and use one hand to hold and feed the rock into the blade. But mind you the rocks I cut are fairly small, and usually soft.
That set up would be great if I used my saw indoors. Would stop most of the water splashing out onto the floor.
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69beeper
spending too much on rocks
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Post by 69beeper on Aug 8, 2005 13:57:59 GMT -5
looking good stefan, nice job on that shield!..
jimmy
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Post by pinemountaintrader on Nov 27, 2005 12:21:46 GMT -5
I have been perusing through the photo section, and I've been keeping up with Cher's exploits with her new saw. It is just killing me so we are stopping to pick up one of those $88 specials for me today. I think I can get hubby to build me shields like above, how tall is the one in front? Also, said husband is very worried that I'll start losing fingers after I start up this machine. Do you generally use a device to hold the rock you are cutting or just have a careful hand on each side? And are you really limited to 1" tall (thick) pieces or can you sort of roll a cut around the diameter of a larger piece? I will continue to search this subject on this site but any advice would surely be appreciated. Oh, and Cher, I think the folks who make saws owe you a debt of gratitude and possibly a share of their profits because after seeing all the fun you're having I just can't resist venturing into sawing a bit.  |
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Post by Cher on Nov 27, 2005 12:27:51 GMT -5
You go girl!
No, not to worry about cutting your fingers off, you might get a scratch and you'd probably cut the skin if you pushed your finger pretty hard against the blade but don't worry.
Yes, you can roll them to a certain size, about 3 inches so you can reach the center from both sides.
LOL ... you'll be next, it's so much fun. Warn your hubby! Oh yeah, buy one of those cheap rain ponchos and some cheap towels to throw on the floor, things WILL get wet.
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Post by Bikerrandy on Nov 27, 2005 13:09:21 GMT -5
No, not to worry about cutting your fingers off, you might get a scratch and you'd probably cut the skin if you pushed your finger pretty hard against the blade but don't worry. LOL....that's what I've been trying to tell you about my upside-down circular saw, it uses the same blade!! Yes, it will break through your skin if you push hard enough but it's not as dangerous as you'd think. (I'm crazy, but not as crazy as you think) ;D |
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WarrenA
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by WarrenA on Nov 27, 2005 13:34:19 GMT -5
When tile setters set up their saws in the house they put peice of vinyl or rubber underlayment (like what they put under a big shower to keep the floor from getting wet) and make a big area to cut on and they usually have a big backsplash to keep everything nice and they cut away in the house especially when it is cold they also don't have to walk as far then.
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Post by rockds on Nov 27, 2005 21:18:34 GMT -5
good looking set up stefan, still have yet to but the matterials but hope to do so this winter so I'll be ready to roll, I maen saw this spring
robert
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Post by joe on Nov 28, 2005 0:43:30 GMT -5
Welcome to the Sawyers Club Laura. It's as much fun as it looks.
Please remember to plug it into a GFCI outlet. Also safety glasses are good. Don't have too much fun!
joe
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