USMC15
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Post by USMC15 on Mar 10, 2021 17:07:40 GMT -5
Okay, I am new to all this and I want to cut slabs and stuff. I was looking in the Amazon Affiliate area and was wondering which saw would be best suited for a beginner.. I am on a budget so a 1200 dollar machine is out of the question. I would like it to be able to cut slabs with it because I don't have $2000 for a slabbing machine.
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Post by manofglass on Mar 10, 2021 18:24:25 GMT -5
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 10, 2021 18:25:49 GMT -5
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Post by stardiamond on Mar 10, 2021 18:40:07 GMT -5
I bought a new HP 10 inch saw. I haven't unpacked it yet. $1095 with free shipping and no sales tax. I have a 16 inch saw that needs a new vise and blade. The HP didn't cost much more than the parts for the larger saw. A smaller saw is limited on the size of rough it can slab but there is much less waste and I usually cut smaller rough.
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Post by manofglass on Mar 10, 2021 18:41:58 GMT -5
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USMC15
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Post by USMC15 on Mar 10, 2021 21:53:25 GMT -5
What is the average slab size? What is used to clamp the stone in place and prevent it from moving? This saw is rated for 3.5 inches thick. |
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NRG
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Post by NRG on Mar 10, 2021 22:35:20 GMT -5
Slabs are usually 1/4” thick. The 3.5” is depth of cut from a 10” blade. This means the tallest stone you can slab is 3.5”
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 10, 2021 22:35:56 GMT -5
What is the average slab size? What is used to clamp the stone in place and prevent it from moving? This saw is rated for 3.5 inches thick. I very commonly cut 4.5" without issue. I can even go taller, but I have to rotate the rough - I prefer not to have to do that. A clamp can be made to fit onto the slide tray very easily...four drilled holes, four long bolts, a couple nuts and washers, a couple wing nuts, and a piece of plywood. ( manofglass) has sent me pics of his that he's made - I just haven't made mine yet! LOL |
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Post by manofglass on Mar 11, 2021 0:43:38 GMT -5
Slabs are usually 1/4” thick. The 3.5” is depth of cut from a 10” blade. This means the tallest stone you can slab is 3.5” I cut in to stones up to 9” on my 10” saw Then take the rock outside and hit it below the cut With a sledgehammer To brake the stone in half I use my 10” saw to brake bigger stone down |
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NRG
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Post by NRG on Mar 12, 2021 10:55:11 GMT -5
Slabs are usually 1/4” thick. The 3.5” is depth of cut from a 10” blade. This means the tallest stone you can slab is 3.5” I cut in to stones up to 9” on my 10” saw Then take the rock outside and hit it below the cut With a sledgehammer To brake the stone in half I use my 10” saw to brake bigger stone down I stated depth of cut. And i stand behind it. Of course you can make a 3.5” cut all the way around a larger stone. Its still only a 3.5” depth of cut. Thats just being smart. 😎👍 |
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Post by manofglass on Mar 12, 2021 11:09:24 GMT -5
By cutting into a stone it is easier to brake the stone It only cuts to 3-1/2” I cut stone down to fit the 18” saw vice of 6-1/2”  |
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USMC15
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Post by USMC15 on Mar 12, 2021 16:08:13 GMT -5
You risk an uneven cut doing that. It would drive me crazy if that happened. I seen Jason's setup, I think I will do something like that.
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Post by manofglass on Mar 12, 2021 16:20:21 GMT -5
I don’t worry about uneven cuts
It is just to brake the stone down to fit the bigger saw
What you got to watch when slabbing is the stone doesn’t pull away from the fence at the bottom because it will cut a wedge if it dose
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