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Post by taylor on May 10, 2020 0:42:26 GMT -5
There are folks here who love their tile saws and do amazing things with them. I am not one of them. Didn't like the high speed, or the noise, or the quality of the cut, even with a lapidary blade. Made about two dozen cuts, let the saw sit on the shelf for 6 months, then got rid of it.
We had a Rock Rascal and a have Beacon Star 6" saw. A friend wanted a saw, picked the RR--we didn't need two. A clamp will help you control your cut. Don't push too hard--let the diamonds do their job. We have several saws, but occasionally I want to cut something small (up to fist size) and I don't want to wait for and/or mess with a larger saw. The Rock Rascal works nicely, makes decent cuts, and is reasonably easy to clean up.
Typically more speed equals more heat equals less diamond life.
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Post by taylor on May 9, 2020 18:38:03 GMT -5
Very nice! Hope the tree loves it!
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Post by taylor on May 9, 2020 0:46:52 GMT -5
Have not tried the dental pot. I did not see any size specs on the listing. Is the ledge wide enough to properly heat say 30 x 40 preforms?
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Newby
May 9, 2020 0:23:32 GMT -5
Post by taylor on May 9, 2020 0:23:32 GMT -5
Welcome to the hobby!
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Post by taylor on May 7, 2020 22:24:17 GMT -5
Yesterday we took our travel trailer in to have the furnace repaired! AzRockGeek picture? |
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Post by taylor on May 6, 2020 16:36:28 GMT -5
Have a great day and a great year!
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Post by taylor on May 5, 2020 23:36:06 GMT -5
How about Orbs and Spots for June. That's a GREAT theme  I can hear the gears beginning to turn already. Thanks! A little bit different, but with lots of room for creativity. |
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Post by taylor on May 5, 2020 0:53:37 GMT -5
Love it!
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Post by taylor on May 5, 2020 0:45:45 GMT -5
This looks like fun!!
But, I'm on the bleachers, too.
I will soon be separated from my cab machine for the summer.
Zero wrapping skills.
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Post by taylor on May 4, 2020 14:51:59 GMT -5
Thank you everyone! Like Pat I wanted to vote for 8 or 9! I am honored by your votes and your praise. Thank you! Thank you Tommy for the wonderful prize! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's talents for May's freeforms! How about Orbs and Spots for June. |
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Post by taylor on May 3, 2020 8:48:50 GMT -5
Nice cabinet. The weakest portion of the cabinet may be where the wheels meet the cabinet.
I have my cab machine on a rolling toolbox...the drawer liner does a nice job of preventing the drip pans from moving.
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Post by taylor on May 1, 2020 12:32:12 GMT -5
Oooo Ahhh Oooo Ahhh  |
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Post by taylor on Apr 30, 2020 12:08:20 GMT -5
Enjoying your pictures!
Sorry about your tumbler. Hope you fix/replace soon.
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Post by taylor on Apr 30, 2020 12:03:55 GMT -5
A tip for keeping track of what is rolling. We jot down grit and date (sometimes what stone) on a piece of masking tape and stick it on the side of the tumbler. This is particularly helpful when running multiple barrels and "forgetting" about them for weeks.
We have also found that ceramics are a hindrance in stage 1.
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Post by taylor on Apr 30, 2020 11:52:06 GMT -5
Welcome from southern Arizona!
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Post by taylor on Apr 28, 2020 23:55:54 GMT -5
Welcome from southern Arizona! Yeah, its hot and dry...  |
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Post by taylor on Apr 26, 2020 11:03:06 GMT -5
Welcome from southern Arizona.
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Post by taylor on Apr 26, 2020 0:14:28 GMT -5
Welcome from southern Arizona!
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Post by taylor on Apr 25, 2020 23:28:37 GMT -5
Whew! In the nick o time. Spent what felt like hours on a piece of Jumpin' Jeep which refused to cooperate. Gave up and grabbed the next colorful piece available. So I give you plan B. Of course I didn't take a picture of the slab, but here is a picture of the adjacent piece.  This noreena jasper is 33 x 42.  Its nice to have the competition back! Thanks Mr Glen! What a great set of cabs!! |
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Post by taylor on Apr 22, 2020 23:09:59 GMT -5
Hoopy indeed. We bought the copper ore as "malachite & cuprite" from a Tucson show vendor who primarily imports malachite from the Congo. I don't see any cuprite, but there is certainly plenty of metal oxide and bits of native copper.
Thanks everyone!!
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I can hear the gears beginning to turn already.
