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« on: July 24, 2013, 02:37:52 am » |
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A number of hearts have been shown over time, up till this point I had left them alone. Christopher for one does a mean heart. However I attend a market once a month and like to have something new. (for me) So here goes 6 of the best all from Agate Creek, either Jasper or Agate. On looking at pics besides the fluff and the silver needing polish one stone (the last) needs a little more work.   Thanks for looking folks. |
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sealdaddy
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« Reply #1 on: July 24, 2013, 08:10:15 am » |
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Very nice, friend~!!
What method do you use to groove the edges?
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Allen
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« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2013, 05:55:50 pm » |
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I subscribe to the KISS principle Don. The groove is cut on a trim saw after the cab outer shape is set but before doming. Two pieces of wood are used to assist. First to stop any side ways blade movement I cut into some thin ply. The second a bit of planking about 100 x 20 mm with straight sides. On the side away from the blade two small screws are set to allow adjustment of distance from back of stone to the groove. When cutting the groove just be gentle, run it around a couple of times and take care on the corners they cut fast.  Hope that helps. |
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« Reply #3 on: July 24, 2013, 06:07:33 pm » |
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Looks like you make a pretty mean heart too!! Well done. I really like that pink fortified Agate Creek (I think) one the best.
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sealdaddy
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« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2013, 06:23:59 pm » |
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Stupid question here...there is water involved, right?
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Allen
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« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2013, 10:31:53 pm » |
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The trim saw could use water as an lubricant/coolant/dust suppressant but I try to look after the blade and use oil.
The same oil as used in my slab saw.
So to keep the oil off me, gloves an apron and recently an old pillow case worn like a burqa, makes me look like a real dill.
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sealdaddy
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« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2013, 06:13:37 am » |
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The trim saw could use water as an lubricant/coolant/dust suppressant but I try to look after the blade and use oil.
The same oil as used in my slab saw.
So to keep the oil off me, gloves an apron and recently an old pillow case worn like a burqa, makes me look like a real dill.
OK, thanks~! I'd like to see a photo of that  |
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« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2013, 05:36:39 pm » |
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I wear a 40 gallon plastic garbage bag with arm and a head holes cut whenever I use my little HF tile saw. Even standing on the backside of that thing water just flies everywhere, what a mess. I can just imagine what it would be like with oil.  Oh, by the way very nice execution of the hearts even though they are not my favorite cut, nice work  |
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« Reply #8 on: July 25, 2013, 07:12:30 pm » |
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Love the variety of color. Wonderful layout and your groove-wrap is always nice to see.  |
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Carol M
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Another Newbie question - This is FASCINATING!!!! I would like to be able to do a groove with my little Ameritool 4" Trim Saw but was told that I had to get a 'glass groove machine' but I REALLY don't want to buy 'yet another machine'. I've no room. I was looking at a design that showed doing it with a flex shaft and cut off discs, but I think they'd break quickly on stone.  This appeals to me but I'm afraid I lack imagination to understand what 'EXACTLY' you're saying.  Do you make the heart shape first and then groove it, or do you groove the shape without the 'notch' for the 'cheeks' in the heart [pardon my graphic imagery] ? I also have an Ameritool 8" Flat Lap - How do you get the notch for the cheeks? With carving tools and a flex shaft, I'm guessing? |
Ciao, Carol M "Pursue Your Passions....." "Imagine the Possibilities!" "Mistakes are simply a form of practice!" "People who never make mistakes.....probably never do anything!"  |
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Allen
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Cut from the "wrong" side of the saw and stay dry......
Michael it is so obvious once it is pointed out, thank you.
I said in the original post I felt like a dill, you proved the point.
Carol the stones are shaped initially on the trim saw then 100 & 220 6" wheels. The edge of the wheel can be used with care. I have no experience with an 8'' flat lap.
The groove across the top does not cut down into the notch, their is no point as the wire stretches flat across.
Its good to see you back Kurt
Don my slab saw is a standard 14" Lortone.
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Bentiron
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I am cutting from the wrong side of the saw, it is still like working under the shower head flings water and crap everywhere. I now know whey it only cost me $2 |
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