jimmie
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Post by jimmie on Jun 1, 2022 3:50:00 GMT -5
Cutting and tumbling is where it’s at. I sand the saw marks off mine, tumbling don’t always remove them. Give it a whirl, it’s all good.
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Post by Peruano on Jun 1, 2022 6:46:34 GMT -5
jasoninsd Having the blade throw stuff up and toward you sounds like trip to your ophthalmologist and maybe your pulmonary therapist. Standing closer to a motor or exposed belt could require the er or a prosthetic. Not trying to be contrary, but safety is important and everyone needs to weigh the costs and benefits of innovation. I have stood behind a tile saw and pulled the stone toward me still using the what would normally be the front of the blade. Thats the normal wrong way. Your wrong way is a bit further from the norm. Note: Long hair should definitely be secured no matter what side of the saw you use.
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Post by jasoninsd on Jun 1, 2022 8:28:27 GMT -5
jasoninsd Having the blade throw stuff up and toward you sounds like trip to your ophthalmologist and maybe your pulmonary therapist. Standing closer to a motor or exposed belt could require the er or a prosthetic. Not trying to be contrary, but safety is important and everyone needs to weigh the costs and benefits of innovation. I have stood behind a tile saw and pulled the stone toward me still using the what would normally be the front of the blade. Thats the normal wrong way. Your wrong way is a bit further from the norm. Note: Long hair should definitely be secured no matter what side of the saw you use. Tom, you are absolutely correct with safety needing to be a priority. I think every moment of our lives is filled with "risks"...it becomes a matter of trying to minimize those risks so as not to harm ourselves - or others. Example: If I walk across the floor that my wife just mopped, I guarantee you I'm risking my life. So, in order to "minimize" that risk, I take my shoes off and walk across the wet floor in my socks. Doing so, I risk slipping and breaking my leg...but I've downgraded that risk from losing my life at the hands of my wife if I were to have tracked shoe prints across the floor! LOL Had to try and come up with a funny example...but in all seriousness...I did try to point out several times I was doing it the "wrong" way so others knew the inherent risks involved. That being said, I actually do minimize (eliminate in my book) the risk to myself due to where I stand. I stand behind the saw - not over it - or in front of it...so due to physics, the only direction the stone could be thrown by the blade is upward, or away from me...so there is no risk the stone will hit me...it physically can't. If I were standing on the "correct" side of the saw, and attempting to cut from the wrong side of the blade, then yes...the stone would be hurtling towards me.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2022 9:21:50 GMT -5
lparsonsThank you and your not barging in on a conversation at all! It can be a bit nerve racking using new machinery just because of a lack of understanding of how it operates and what to do and what not to do. That’s where I’m thankful for Troy (my husband) he always just like “here this is what you do now just do it”! He doesn’t let me be nervous about things lol!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2022 9:24:03 GMT -5
BenathemaThanks! I’m sure you’re right! Maybe go ahead and buy two blades lol?!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2022 9:28:16 GMT -5
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Post by perkins17 on Jun 1, 2022 9:34:03 GMT -5
This was a good thread to see... I'm still working on getting my trim saw together. Thanks guys, it was good to hear some tips.
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Post by jasoninsd on Jun 1, 2022 12:44:16 GMT -5
ashley - I don't remember if it was brought up in the thread or not...but Tom brought up a good point to me in a PM...make sure your hair is securely tied up and there is no danger of it slipping out and into the spinning saw...
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Post by markb on Jun 1, 2022 13:22:48 GMT -5
ashley - I don't remember if it was brought up in the thread or not...but Tom brought up a good point to me in a PM...make sure your hair is securely tied up and there is no danger of it slipping out and into the spinning saw... And the same goes for your children! LOL
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Post by jasoninsd on Jun 1, 2022 13:25:22 GMT -5
ashley - I don't remember if it was brought up in the thread or not...but Tom brought up a good point to me in a PM...make sure your hair is securely tied up and there is no danger of it slipping out and into the spinning saw... And the same goes for your children! LOL Tie up the children? Sheesh! That's a little drastic!
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Post by markb on Jun 1, 2022 13:32:37 GMT -5
Benathema Thanks! I’m sure you’re right! Maybe go ahead and buy two blades lol?! ashley, Not sure if this will help or not, but here is the information that came with my saw regarding blades and cutting suggestions. I thought the point about easing the blade into the rock to grind out the cut channel, before just ramming it into the blade, was a good idea. Of course they are specific to my saw, so if they don't help you, just disregard.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2022 19:55:17 GMT -5
jasoninsdThanks Jason I do have quite a bit of hair. That’s a good reminder. And about the kids that’s a tempting thought at times lol! 🤣
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2022 19:56:11 GMT -5
markbThanks Mark! That is helpful to look over.
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Post by lparsons on Jun 1, 2022 21:48:12 GMT -5
lparsonsThank you and your not barging in on a conversation at all! It can be a bit nerve racking using new machinery just because of a lack of understanding of how it operates and what to do and what not to do. That’s where I’m thankful for Troy (my husband) he always just like “here this is what you do now just do it”! He doesn’t let me be nervous about things lol! It sounds like you and Troy definitely have the right idea! 😊 imo, a saw is so important, especially if you tumble self collected rock. It’s hard to know just by looking at the outside if the rock is worth tumbling. It cuts down on tumbling time when you can shape a rock, cut “ bad” parts off or make them smaller to fit your tumbler. You’re going to love it! 🤗
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Post by tims on Jun 1, 2022 22:37:28 GMT -5
Maybe protective gear is a given, but just in case: Wear eye protection. Even if you cut the "right" way chips can bounce at you, especially with a high RPM tile saw.
I'd also recommend a respirator or at least a dust mask --- you'll likely be getting a faceful of dust-infused water vapor every now and then and you do not want to breathe that stuff. I keep the respirator on until i can rinse hands and arms too ... my arms usually get drenched feeding rocks, but it dries quick then i'm white to my elbows with silica dust, and silica dust is not something you want in your lungs. I made a few cuts today wearing a respirator and a long apron to keep my clothes clean, rinsed off frequently, working outdoors, took a shower immediately after finishing, and I can still taste rock dust and feel a little itch in my chest. Do everything you can to protect your lungs.
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Post by Starguy on Jun 2, 2022 11:12:52 GMT -5
ashley Here’s a bunch of sawed up bots from The Rock Shed. All we’re hand pushed through an 8” saw. Most are bound for the tumbler but some can be cabbed.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2022 11:36:13 GMT -5
StarguyThose look nice, thanks for giving me a “picture” of what that looks like. What was that you bought, about 3-4 lbs?
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Post by Starguy on Jun 2, 2022 11:46:45 GMT -5
ashley It’s more than 3-4 lbs. not all are from the Rock Shed. The plastic bags are 5 lbs each.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2022 12:27:51 GMT -5
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Post by jasoninsd on Jun 2, 2022 15:54:26 GMT -5
I chuckled at your 3-4 pound comment...because I knew: Yep...as you can see from Brent's* ( Starguy) picture above, he's hoarding about half of last year's imports of Botswana Agates that came into the USA! *Teasing my friend!
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