[meteorite-list] Another question for the Saw Wizards

[Ed Deckert]

The very thin blades can, and will cut skin if you are not careful.  The 
thicker blades can cut skin too, but you really have to try a lot harder to 
do so.

So watch out for your digits with those really thin blades!

Ed

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mr EMan" <mstreman53 at yahoo.com>
To: "Meteorite List" <meteorite-list at meteoritecentral.com>; "Galactic Stone 
& Ironworks" <meteoritemike at gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 7:18 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Another question for the Saw Wizards



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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