mexicanjavafish May 26, 2011 Share May 26, 2011 Does anyone have a tile saw with a large diameter blade I could possibly borrow to cut rocks? It makes aquascaping quite a bit easier.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integral9 May 26, 2011 Share May 26, 2011 cutting LR is like cutting through a soap bar, so unless you have to have a perfect flat edge, I'd just use a wide putty blade and a hammer and chisel them apart. The rocks break apart very easy. You might also be able to use a hack saw, maybe even a regular wood saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason the filter freak May 26, 2011 Share May 26, 2011 Tried cutting rocks already, aside from a handful even with a saw zaw and a masonry blade most were very difficult to impossible to cut though due to inability to hold rocks still and friction on blade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowieReefer84 May 26, 2011 Share May 26, 2011 WEAR SAFETY GLASSES whatever you decide. Please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LanglandJoshua May 27, 2011 Share May 27, 2011 Unfortunately the best thing I have heard to cut rocks with would be a band saw, and not many of us have those...however I have used a saws-all many times for other things. It may be a challenge to keep it still, but if you keep it at full power BEFORE you make contact you can avoid the initial jarring. Ive been on both ends of the holding/cutting with a saws-all. Just hit it full tilt and metal/rock will fall apart for ya! Of course eye protection all the way. There's always that one piece of dust that's gonna get you right in the eye...if your not careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overklok May 27, 2011 Share May 27, 2011 Just get out the cross-cut hand saw!!! That is what I use to cut live rock, nice flat areas for stability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason the filter freak May 27, 2011 Share May 27, 2011 A cross cut saw seems like it would ruine the blad, a band saw would be a good way to go but more difficulty to transport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overklok May 27, 2011 Share May 27, 2011 Hand held cross-cut saws are cheap. I use a craftsman, blade gets trashed, but will still cut through live rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amuze May 27, 2011 Share May 27, 2011 Do you have a shotgun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctenophore May 27, 2011 Share May 27, 2011 I have a tile saw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extreme_tooth_decay May 27, 2011 Share May 27, 2011 Hacksaw sounds like a good cheap idea to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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