El Camaron November 3, 2009 November 3, 2009 who uses one to frag their corals? is it that much cleaner and better fro the coral?
Coral Hind November 3, 2009 November 3, 2009 Are you talking the band saw like you would see in a woodworking shop or a tile band saw?
Jon Lazar November 3, 2009 November 3, 2009 I think a bandsaw would be ruined pretty quickly from corrosion i you used it to cut frags. All that salty rubble grit would be pulled down into the saw's inner workings.
El Camaron November 3, 2009 Author November 3, 2009 not sure which kind but i have heard of some people using band saws to cut chalices, scolys, etc.
bcjm November 3, 2009 November 3, 2009 (edited) not sure which kind but i have heard of some people using band saws to cut chalices, scolys, etc. A wet tile saw is a much better choice. Edited November 3, 2009 by bcjm
Leishman November 3, 2009 November 3, 2009 Inland bandsaws are the best for fragging. Way cleaner cuts than a tile saw.
Coral Hind November 3, 2009 November 3, 2009 The bandsaw with a diamond blade does provide a smoother cut but you have to sell a lot more frags to make it worth the expense.
mogurnda November 3, 2009 November 3, 2009 Inland bandsaws are the best for fragging. Way cleaner cuts than a tile saw. Just googled this. Looks like a pretty good tool for the job.
Noobalicious November 3, 2009 November 3, 2009 (edited) my father has one , that i think has a water tube to keep the blade cool, for cutting gem stones. I'll see if i can find the brand and specs. Edited November 3, 2009 by Noobalicious
chucelli November 3, 2009 November 3, 2009 If we are talking about using power tools for fragging, why not use a Dremel with a cutting bit? For very thick skeletons, you can carve a shallow cut then apply force to break it where you want it.
El Camaron November 3, 2009 Author November 3, 2009 i do use a dremmel, mybe my saw blade is too small and it makes it more difficult.
Leishman November 3, 2009 November 3, 2009 If we are talking about using power tools for fragging, why not use a Dremel with a cutting bit?For very thick skeletons, you can carve a shallow cut then apply force to break it where you want it. That's what we have all been doing for years. The Inland has taken over due to the clenliness of the cuts and reduced mortality of filgile corals. If I still had my large tank and large colonies, I would step up and buy the bandsaw.
SkiCurtis November 3, 2009 November 3, 2009 Dr Mac has one I'm not sure if it is this brand but it does not look cheap.
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