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Post by gaetzchamp on Aug 20, 2005 19:56:40 GMT -5
Here are some more pictures of some local stuff I've collected including a slice of a big piece of petrified wood. I hope you like them The first 2 are of the saw:   ![]() img.photobucket.com/albums/v303/gaetzchamp/MISC024.jpg[/img] Cutting the big piece of petrified wood   The big piece cut in two  Smaller Petrified wood slice  Mix of stuff including Dino Gizzard stones, conglomerates and maybe some coprolite (dino doo doo, pictured in center-purplish stone)  I was happy to get a photo of the saw. I'm anxious to hear your thoughts on the saw. It's a real beast. I cut thru this stuff w/ no problems. Most of the rocks I could cut in less than 10 seconds. It really just eats thru the rock like nothing. Later all, Gaetz |
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walrusleather
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by walrusleather on Aug 20, 2005 20:29:04 GMT -5
are you just using water as coolant or ya got oil in there, if so what kind of oil
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Post by gaetzchamp on Aug 20, 2005 21:05:12 GMT -5
Walrus-
It's just water.
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Post by docone31 on Aug 20, 2005 21:12:14 GMT -5
Dino gizzard stones. I like that. That looks like a pretty good set up for cutting. I so love fossilized stuff.
One day, I want to find a nice piece of petrified wood. I want to make an opal intarsia with pet wood. I hope to find a piece of light connifer with long grains, or maybe some burly walnut, or juniper.
I like that rig, and, it is outside! Keeps the mess out.
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Post by cookie3rocks on Aug 20, 2005 21:24:29 GMT -5
Kicking saw, Gaetz. Bet I could burn it up in no time (I have a reputation, ya know). Glorious wood. What cha gonna do with it?
cookie
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Aug 20, 2005 21:52:57 GMT -5
Gaetz: Holy cow. You cut through those big hard rocks that friggin fast! That's incredible! Wow! Those cuts would take me 20 minutes on my big lapidary saw. Where'd you get that saw and how much did it cost ya? Also, are you cutting freehand with no vise at all? ( couldn't see a vice). If so, how do you keep from binding the blade in the cut or dishing the blade? How do you square up the workpiece to cut parallel cuts for slabs? I'm totally blown away!
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Post by cookie3rocks on Aug 20, 2005 23:00:40 GMT -5
Yeah, what sabre said  cookie |
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Post by Cher on Aug 20, 2005 23:05:05 GMT -5
WOW Gaeter, how long did it take you to cut that big ol chunk of pet wood, that thing is huge! (both the saw and the pet wood). No wonder your freakin out there, that saw is totally awesome. How lucky was that to have a bud who'll let you use something that cool. You have some gorgeous stuff there, are you getting some of it slabbed to smaller pieces, like 1/4 in thick?
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Post by gaetzchamp on Aug 20, 2005 23:36:46 GMT -5
OK, I'll try to answer all the questions/comments: Cookie- First off, sorry about your horrible week. Hope your weekend has been better and you've had time to cry/tub/drink/sleep it off. You seem like a first rate person and first rate people are hard to comeby. You'll be back at it again sometime soon and I'm sure it'll be much better. As for your question about what am I gonna do w/ it.....well, I really don't know. I just wanted to slice it and see how it looked. I had originally taken a hammer and screwdriver and broke off a perfect piece. Then I tumbled them up for a month or two. I'll just wait til I get a lap or something, or do some trading w/ someone to shine it up for me. I'd really just like to frame it or mount them on a wall or put them on the mantle. What would you do?  Sabre- Well, yes this saw cut this stuff in seconds. Now the big wood was a different story because the saw was too small for the wood, so we had to kind of cut around the outside edges until we met in the middle. It took about 2 minutes. It would've taken 20 or 30 seconds if it wasn't so big. As for where I got it, it's not mine........dang......it's my neighbors who lays tile for a living. The other day he told me to bring over some rocks to cut and I was amazed at how easy it was. He picked it up at a garage sale for a cool $1,000. We were cutting these freehand. No vice. Don't know what "dishing the blade" means and we never had any binding issues. I didn't cut any slabs, I was just opening them up to see what was inside. I don't know if there are devices (vises, clamps, etc) I could buy to make slabs with. Cher- I guess I'm not that far advanced in this hobby and have no interest in slabs right now. I guess in the future I'll do it. I need to get back down to the desert and bring back a truckful however. Yes, this guy is very nice to have given me the reins for 20 minutes to cut stuff up. I let his kids chose out the next rocks to cut and gave them some to keep. After seeing the petrified wood come out so nicely, he made his kids run back to his house to get some of the petrified wood he had lying around the house to cut. He seemed to be more interested in my rocks, than finishing his tiling job. That was pretty funny. I need to come up w/ a nice gift for him for his time and materials. Especially if I want to use it again! Well, again, if any of you have any ideas what to do with some of this stuff, I'd like to hear. I'm not into wrapping or anything just yet. Take care all, Gaetz |
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textiger
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Post by textiger on Aug 21, 2005 0:34:38 GMT -5
Gaetz, that stuff is spectacular and the saw is sweet. The big chunk of pet wood is beautiful. Polishing seems the only thing it needs. I could stare at that for hours every day. A run to the desert for more of that stuff sounds like heaven. Good on you.
matt
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Aug 21, 2005 0:45:56 GMT -5
Gaetz,
Great Stuff there...I agree with everyone...that big piece of Wood is Fantastic! I also can't believe how fast that Saw will cut through the material! Very Impressive. I guess you'll be getting your own Saw for Christmas!!!!Thanks for letting us enjoy those rocks with you.
Steve
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Sabre52
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Post by Sabre52 on Aug 21, 2005 0:46:23 GMT -5
Gaetz: Dishing the blade occurs when the speed of cut is too fast putting excess pressure on the blade or the rock binds in the cut and results in a blade that is no longer flat. When this occurs, eventually the blade will bind all the time and have to be sent to the factory and re-straightened. Due to the speed at which they cut, it seem continuous rim blades are not as prone to dishing but I don't believe those continuous rim diamond blades can even be reworked. Dishing just turns them into an expensive coaster to set your drinks on. Another thing I've noticed ( I use this type of blade for trimming as they are really fast) is that with heavy use, these blades have a relatively short life. Since they cost at leat $40 or so, using them can get expensive. Having a vice to hold the workpiece real still would probably make the cutting much less hazardous for the blade life and allow you to cut slabs parallel slabs too.
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Post by rockyraccoon on Aug 21, 2005 8:04:38 GMT -5
gaetz you are doomed! might as well start that list for santa to bring you a saw.
kim
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Post by Cher on Aug 21, 2005 9:12:21 GMT -5
Not knowing the guy, that's kind of a hard question but ... do you have any of the stuff polished that you could give him or get yourself a piec of glass and get to polishing one of those pieces you cut so it has a nice shine. I know I saw info on here for hand polishing but you might find something on the web too.
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MichiganRocks
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by MichiganRocks on Aug 21, 2005 9:33:32 GMT -5
Hey Gaeter, using my 10 inch MK100 I rip through agate like I was sawing a 2x4 on my radial arm (well almost). I have vises and clamps set up on my saw table, but I do a lot of work freehand. You'd be amazed how good you can get at the freehand work with a little practice. I use nothing but water with a little borax to improve wetting. I also use two 5 gallon buckets to make a two stage 10 gallon resevoir. Helps filter out the rock sludge and also prevents the water from heating up soo much. Now that you've sawn, you'll never rest until you have one of your own!  Ron |
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Post by gaetzchamp on Aug 21, 2005 10:00:12 GMT -5
You guys know me much too well. Yes, KD you hit it right on the head, I am doomed. Well I guess I know what it's like to "freebase". Comparatively speaking, I took the saw, heated it up, syringed up the heated saw and jabbed the needle right into my heart and squeezed the trigger. Ahhhhhhh, I've been flying ever since and haven't been able to come back down.... OLO (that means LOL, but in my delusional state I slurrred.)
Since I've been introduced into the magical world of sawing (sawing really is instant gratification when compared to tumbling...well almost....LOL) I've been sitting here thinking, "there is no way I could go out and buy a saw that performs anything less that this one!" How can I get one of these? Well, I can't so I'll just have to buy my buddy a few rounds of golf, take him fishing, change his kids' diapers and maybe purchase a replacement blade. Or on the other hand, maybe I could just go out to Temple Square here in SLC and mug some old ladies!!!! Don't laugh, you never know how powerful the pull of one's addiction can make you do strange things!!!
Later All, I've got to down to Wal-Mart and buy a black ski mask.
Gaetz
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Post by Cher on Aug 21, 2005 10:24:21 GMT -5
ROFLMAO .... Gaeter, you're a hoot! You know darn well you aren't going to go mugging any little old ladies. Start a change jar, you'll be amazed how fast it builds up. Get out to that desert and collect some rocks to sell, you'll get there eventually. I know, the process can be slow but at least you have your buddy's saw to play with in the meantime. Lucky dog!!
Cher
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Post by connrock on Aug 21, 2005 19:14:28 GMT -5
WOW Gaetz!!!
You are one cuttin' fool!!
That is some awesome "wood" too!
An idea for a gift for your neighbor could be a nice clock made from the "wood".Polished on one side,a hole drilled where you want the center of the clock/arms.
If you get your vise you can cut slabs of agate and make him some wind chimes.
Just some thoughts,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Tom
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Post by krazydiamond on Aug 21, 2005 19:38:18 GMT -5
tis true, once having sawn one can never not see again........ (huh?)
Santa KNOWS!
KD
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Post by creativeminded on Aug 22, 2005 9:00:08 GMT -5
Beautiful pieces of pet wood. I like rock like that because you never know what is going to be on the inside.
Tami
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