[meteorite-list] Another question for the Saw Wizards

From: Mr EMan <mstreman53_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:18:20 -0700 (PDT)
Message-ID: <569631.40817.qm_at_web55206.mail.re4.yahoo.com>

Last time I cut with a diamond blade it only would cut the nail and not the skin--wanna give it a try and see if thinner blades can cut skin?

Mike they make a slab holder/jig which comes in few sizes that lets you cut down below 10mm or so. Once you clamp the stone in the jig you clamp it in your saw vice. $20-30 on ebay.

Elton

--- On Tue, 6/30/09, Galactic Stone & Ironworks <meteoritemike at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Listees and Stonecutters!
>
> After using my saw on several occasions now, I wanted to
> share a
> recent experience and ask a related question.
>
> While cutting a small unclassified NWA stone about the size
> of a
> walnut, my stepson showed up and started
> watching.???It made him
> extremely nervous watching me handhold the small stone
> while I cut it.
> Apparently seeing my unprotected fingers a half-inch away
> from a
> spinning diamond blade was too much to bear.? He is
> absolutely
> convinced I am going to cut a finger off.? (Shows how
> much confidence
> he has in me!) LOL
>
> He asked why I don't use some kind of jig or holder that
> will hold the
> stone for me.? I showed him my rock vise, which is
> made for use with
> this particular saw.? But the vise is only good for
> larger stones, or
> elongated stones.? It's not much good for holding very
> small
> acorn-sized or walnut-sized stones.? So, I bravely go
> where no fingers
> should go.? He asked what I would do if I cut off my
> finger, and I
> nonchalantly said I would drive myself to the nearest
> emergency room,
> wait my turn, get it sewed back on, and then go home with a
> big
> bandaged hand and type a one-handed email to the list about
> the
> episode. ;)
>
> So, my question is - how do you cut very small stones on a
> 6" lapidary
> saw?? Do you hand hold them?? Do you use some
> kind of jig?? And how
> many digits do you still have on your hands?
>
> Honestly, I am not terribly worried about it.? I am
> experienced with
> power tools and saws, so I'm not being reckless.? But
> if there is
> something I can do to make my wife and family feel better
> about it,
> I'd do it.
>
> Best regards,
>
> 10-Fingered Mike (for now)
>
>
> --
> .........................................................
> Michael Gilmer (Louisiana, USA)
> Member of the Meteoritical Society.
> Member of the Bayou Region Stargazers Network.
> Websites - http://www.galactic-stone.com and http://www.glassthrower.com
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Received on Tue 30 Jun 2009 07:18:20 PM PDT