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Post by tims on Oct 19, 2016 19:24:32 GMT -5
I got swamped with work today so no mud for me Will double check the springs but i'm pretty sure they're just a single set.
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Post by tims on Oct 19, 2016 4:08:30 GMT -5
Awesome, thank you. Just knowing the size helps a ton and i'll keep an eye on his page.
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Post by tims on Oct 19, 2016 0:01:24 GMT -5
Just bought this saw and the coolant system is confusing me. There's a nipple on the blade guard for (i assume) a water line, but i'm not convinced it's OEM. And there's a big reservoir under the blade that's not particularly easy-access. I'm wondering if this is designed to use oil, and if using water would could cause problems? I haven't been able to find any documentation for this saw and have no experience beyond tile saws so i'm hoping someone can shed some light. TIA
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Post by tims on Oct 18, 2016 22:49:23 GMT -5
Thanks Chuck, i'll keep that in mind on the new wheels. The guy i bought these from was at least the 2nd owner so maybe he's not to blame for the ruts, but he did tell me he just ran the wheels dry which probably didn't help anything. The vibe and saw were just shed filler, he didn't use them once.
Put belts on the Viking vibe and it hums right along --- probably not an indoor toy though as it makes the whole house vibrate. Might get a batch of rough in it tomorrow on the front stoop and just bring it in before bed.
The saw has a fitting built into the blade guard for a water line so i need to rig up an elevated water supply for it, which until i get shop space will probably be a bucket hanging in a tree or something equally elegant. Hoping to get fresh rock snot on everything by sundown tomorrow.
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Post by tims on Oct 18, 2016 22:06:37 GMT -5
I was about to google Sweeoopser, it sounds very exotic. Edit: i did google it, and all the results are for RTH. Seems the profanity filter is creating fun new words
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Post by tims on Oct 18, 2016 20:05:13 GMT -5
Alright, i'll hit up jamesp for his o-ring source. Found a couple here in town today for $2.50 each but i'd love to have a bag full just in case. If the weather stays nice I might fire up the Viking tomorrow ... are they pretty safe to run indoors? I doubt i'll be able to sort out a work shed with power until next summer. Thanks for the slurry recipe too.
Spent the afternoon going through the saw and the arbor. The saw is actually a Sears Craftool TR-8. It was filthy so I gave it a quick cleanup and cleaned / greased the clamp rod, which actually slides now. Everything else looks pretty good except it needs a new power cord and a switch. Was going to cut something to test the blade on it but i got sidetracked with the arbor and ran out of sun.
The arbor is in nice shape. Gave it a good washdown, unclogged the water feed hoses, and sanded and repainted the inside of the water feed trough which had paint peeling off and surface rust. It came with 3 stone wheels but i couldn't read what grit ... 1 course, 1 medium and 1 fine. The course one is worn down to a nub but i put it on anyway and ended up playing with a garbage piece of teepee until it got dark, just rounded it out and gave it a quick bevel around the edge. Most fun I've had in weeks. The PO never used water with the arbor so all of the stone wheels are chewed up and rutted, but i was amazed at how quickly the coarse wheel removed material. I may need to learn a lighter touch with diamond wheels.
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Post by tims on Oct 18, 2016 13:58:55 GMT -5
Thanks Chuck. I was tempted to ask about 6" wheels since I wasn't sure how important the size would be. I'm going with the Han's 6" knockoff wheels for now, $125 for both wheels so no big loss if I ruin them while i'm learning. When I get rich and famous again i'll know where to go for quality wheels, thanks again.
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Post by tims on Oct 18, 2016 0:18:00 GMT -5
Sorry orrum i should have specified they're o-ring style. I'm tempted to splurge on the "real" ones after reading reviews that claimed they not only last longer but polish better ... does that sound feasible? $30 shipped for the pair sounds like alot right now. Maybe generic o-rings. Stick an 80 grit hard diamond wheel on one side and a 220 grit hard diamond wheel on the other and you will have the perfect tumbled cab setup. slab/trim saw, 2 wheel grinder then right into the vibe tumbler. Chuck Any suggestions for good, budget-friendly 8" wheels? I found these on amazon but there are no reviews up, and i know zilch about wheels so i'm wary.
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Post by tims on Oct 17, 2016 20:25:18 GMT -5
Thanks for all the ideas and encouragement guys. The saw should be cake but I need to read up on the arbor / wheels and the vibe as they're brand new to me. Should keep me busy until i can figure out a place to get everything set up. jamesp can give you all kinds of advice about that tumbler. Nice haul. Sweet buys Tims. That Viking will put out some rocks. Tough machine. Begin with agates, it spits them out in bulk. I run any grit, SiC 30, AO 46 AO 80, right on to AO 14,000. It looks to have low hours. It is adjustable via the counterweights. It has some idiosyncrasies. Let me know if you need help. Chuck kindly sent me directions to it. If you don't have them here they are www.flickr.com/photos/67205364@N06/sets/72157657508458549Directions ... score Thank you sir. The first thing i need to figure out is where to get drive belts --- the originals have 0 wear but broke with age. I think you're right, the vibe hasn't seen much use, and with the thick rubber-lined hopper i don't know how you'd ever wear it out. Probably more machine than i need but i want to play with it nonetheless.
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Post by tims on Oct 17, 2016 15:43:28 GMT -5
Was doing computer work for our former Sheriff and he was complaining about all the rock equipment in his shed taking up space. So I made some space in his shed & my wallet, sprained my shoulder and got home with these:
Homemade (I think) 10" saw:
A Viking vibe:
And a Lortone Arbor:
I spent more than I can afford, but for under $500 I couldn't pass it up. Everything works although it all needs cleaned up and some misc TLC, like a power switch on the saw and new belts for the vibe. We fired them all up and everything seems to run straight and quiet. Now I need to figure out where to put everything until I can get a shed or something built ...
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Post by tims on Oct 17, 2016 15:27:23 GMT -5
Is that a little jar full of garnet? What's in the bag on the left? Looks like a fun haul.
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Post by tims on Oct 15, 2016 15:51:15 GMT -5
Really nice. Never heard of bloody Botswana but it's gorgeous.
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Post by tims on Oct 14, 2016 16:19:55 GMT -5
Have you tried leather? I just hand polish but use a 1x1 piece of leather with one side that's very smooth and the other more suede; the suede side seems to hold the polish better. Would be cheap to try and durable.
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Post by tims on Oct 10, 2016 20:34:54 GMT -5
Tried out the 10" disk from Eastwind today and it works well with flat slabs. It doesn't cut down material as quickly as i'd hoped, but i'm running it slow in order to keep it wet with just a drip cup. The magnetic backing holds well to the 10" cast-iron plate that came with my Gem Maker. I think it would work for some basic shaping, but the disk is so thin i'm afraid of hitting it with edges that might cause a tear.
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Post by tims on Oct 10, 2016 20:12:47 GMT -5
Pretty cool. I do take issue with the lack of attribution. Internet content is publicly available but that does not place it in the public domain, and this is a fact that needs to be recognized and respected before it becomes fiction. I don't begrudge you not pursuing the issue, but the publisher of an $80 e-book should be obligated to provide credit for, and request and obtain permission for, the use of another party's original content.
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Post by tims on Oct 7, 2016 22:19:27 GMT -5
Solid ? Got a link ? Resin ? What is the center hole size tims ? This is from Eastwind Diamond Abrasives.They make resin bond disks up to 24", and will do an arbor hole from 1/2" to 1.5", or no hole, and are available with adhesive, velcro, or magnetic backing. Just got mine tonight and the disk is surprisingly thin ... maybe 1mm thick? There wasn't any info listed on the thickness and i'd assumed they'd be similar to the smaller segmented disks, but no such luck. Hopefully it will hold up. I got the 60 mesh for smoothing slabs. I couldn't find a 10" disk with 1/2" hole anywhere so ordered custom from these guys, and it was expensive ... $120 or so with the magnetic backing (around $8) and shipping, so not a great budget option ...
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Post by tims on Oct 6, 2016 22:19:54 GMT -5
Curious to see a pic of freaky sponge pad.
On a related note i've got a 10" diamond resin disk coming, it's a solid surface disk not segmented. If it's messy i may not get to use it for awhile as it's getting chilly here already.
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Garnet
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Post by tims on Oct 4, 2016 19:29:04 GMT -5
Maybe i don't have the hang of it yet, but i'm finding them a pain to pan. The round ones like to roll out of the mix and escape, and i swear something about the shape sometimes seems to make them buoyant. The way the weather's cooling off i may be lucky to finish out my 1 big bucket of dirt.
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Post by tims on Oct 3, 2016 3:29:49 GMT -5
RTH ... Where voting is a pleasure
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Post by tims on Oct 3, 2016 3:27:06 GMT -5
Hey barclay, there's no noticeable change in speed when the blade contacts the stone. My belt is brand new so i have it pretty tight but i don't think it's enough to do any harm, the rod on this runs through a 3" or so brass bearing sleeve so i think you'd really need to torque on it to pull it out of alignment.
I've been too busy to try another cut but next time will try more weight on the feed (5# or so) and see if that makes a difference. I've got myself convinced it's just feeding to lightly / slowly.
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