Fragging with a Bandsaw
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Topic: Fragging with a Bandsaw
Posted By: FlooringGuy
Subject: Fragging with a Bandsaw
Date Posted: December 03 2010 at 7:01pm
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I was thinking of getting a band saw for fragging. I have looked at the ones made by inland that are wet band saw's. If you have a band saw or have used a band saw to frag let me know your opinion. What brand do you use/or like the best? or if there is any other information that could help? ------------- Call me for Carpet, Tile, or Hardwood. (801) 263-9600 |
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Posted By: Nick801
Date Posted: December 03 2010 at 7:38pm
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I have the inland... I actually broke a blade already and replacements are $70 =O
its nice for small cuts, chalice etc... but I wouldn't cut rocks with it you can get a ton done with just a tile saw, and I'm assuming you already have that =)? ------------- http://www.reefinsanity.com" rel="nofollow - www.ReefInsanity.com http://www.facebook.com/ReefInsanity" rel="nofollow - www.Facebook.com/ReefInsanity 801-680-4676 |
Posted By: tcfab
Date Posted: December 03 2010 at 10:29pm
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Nick look on Ebay for replacement blades I have seen them pretty cheap on there. ------------- Need custom acrylic work? give me a call, www.Elite-Aquatics.net (801)645-6386 |
Posted By: Nick801
Date Posted: December 03 2010 at 11:06pm
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luckily it came with a spare when I bought it, but now I'm down to one so thats good to know for next time ------------- http://www.reefinsanity.com" rel="nofollow - www.ReefInsanity.com http://www.facebook.com/ReefInsanity" rel="nofollow - www.Facebook.com/ReefInsanity 801-680-4676 |
Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: December 04 2010 at 12:56am
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For casual fragging and even when I was farming coral for a living I did things much simpler and made more profit. A scissors and razor blade for soft coral, including zoanthids. A pair of dikes can break the thin calcium skeletons and for heavier/thicker pieces a hammer and chisel or screw driver works just fine
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Posted By: SGH360
Date Posted: December 04 2010 at 1:18am
| Hey mark can the fragging of Soft corals can be perfomerd underwater without removing the rocks is in? |
Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: December 04 2010 at 11:17am
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Yes. I have a small sharp scissors dedicated to coral fragging. The "dikes" I speak of may be properly called diagonal wire cutters. When finished, I rinse in fresh water and dry to keep rust to a minimum. A little rust doesn't cause any problem. ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member
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Posted By: smacky
Date Posted: December 04 2010 at 11:37am
| I agree with Mark and Nick, keep it as simple as possible. But given a choice between a bandsaw and a tilesaw for big rock pieces, I'd take the tilesaw every time. |
Posted By: EagleEyez5
Date Posted: December 05 2010 at 12:51am
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If you plan on cutting more than 20-30 frags a month, then a band saw is a must. I disagree with mark on the fact that when turning a profit, time is money. A band saw and a tile saw can make much more clean and quick cuts then a hammer and chisel. The small $200+ investment in a band saw will save you hours of frag time and dozens of dead frags because of how much cleaner the cuts will be. I still use my bone cutters to clip branches off of sps corals, but then use the band saw to get a perfectly flat bottom on the frag so that I can mount it on the plugs.
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Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: December 05 2010 at 10:02am
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If I'm not mistaken, Flooringguy, you are a new hobbyist planning a little frag tank. In my way of looking at things, a saw would be an unnecessary expense at first but as Jerry points out, could be useful later on. I suggest beginning with fragging soft coral. For a beginner, working on stony coral would be rough, as they are very sensitive. New hobbyists often lose entire colonies and don't know why. ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member
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Posted By: Will Spencer
Date Posted: December 06 2010 at 2:48pm
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I have been looking at the Inland Coral Saw. If I were to purchase one that is the one I would get. I have used my Delta woodworking band saw many times to frag corals. Though it works it is not nearly as nice for fragging as the Inland with a diamond blade. I've seen these in action and was really impressed. |
Posted By: Mark Peterson
Date Posted: December 07 2010 at 10:43am
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The diamond blades are available in various sizes so using any band saw will work. To find the best value, I'd check with people that use them for a living or a hobby. Some of the materials include: Decorative stone cutting Ceramics Bone Brake linings Carbide ------------- Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks: www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member
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