[meteorite-list] New guy introduces himself with a couple of questions

[Metorman46 at aol.com]

Welcome Michael;

You asked about a  diamond saw when cutting small specimens.A tile saw works 
well if you clamp the  specimen securely.I use a regular tile saw with a 
sliding table bought at  Lowe's.The blade is rather thick that comes with it,but 
you can purchase cubic  boron blades and probably some others that are 
thinner.Mine is a 6" bladed saw.(  Hope this helps ).

The IMCA is a good organization for meteorite  collectors and dealers,i 
belong and will occasionally sell some items that are  excess in my collection,of 
course,I am a collector.Maybe i feel that belonging  to the IMCA helps keep me 
honest and gives me a feeling that fellow members are  likewise honest and 
straight foreward in their transactions ( it has been so  ).Many dealers don't 
belong and they are honest and trustworthy.I guess it is a  matter of personal 
preference as to the degree that someone wants to go to get  involved in 
collecting anything.Meteorites are one of the greatest fascinations  to me and i 
love to possess them.Seems you do too.That's good and again welcome  aboard.( 
collector of meteorites )!

Best Regards:Herman Archer IMCA #  2770  




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