Will a TILE SAW also cut ROCKS?

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  • Will a tile saw cut rocks? I get lots of question and hope I have answered some. We look at my saw, cut some rocks, look at more and talk about wheels and my experience with a tile saw cutting rocks
    email: meminerrocks@gmail.com
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  • @f.k.burnham8491
    @f.k.burnham8491 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had been pondering the question if I could use a tile saw to cut rocks. Thanks for the answer.

  • @jalpa9642
    @jalpa9642 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for the good advice.... I've used one before but it wasn't mine a lady was teaching me how to lat Ceramic Tile in her kitchen.... w/the rubber baby buggy bumpers and grouting.....! =)

  • @mistydawn2717
    @mistydawn2717 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ty for that we do have a tyle saw and was pondering that. I have some slab jade and tree stone and had no idea how to cut it!!

  • @Smithsgold
    @Smithsgold 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great now I want a saw !!!!!!

  • @ferdburphel2076
    @ferdburphel2076 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Words of wisdom! Now I really want to pan your saw tray!

  • @johnsaucerhunter
    @johnsaucerhunter 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always enjoy when you cut some slabs off a host rock and reveal whats inside Greg. Cool episode.

  • @edembich
    @edembich 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tips!

  • @bobpaup4222
    @bobpaup4222 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the video!!👏👏most excellent slabs they should make great cabs. I use a MK tile saw and it works awesome. Please stay safe and warm up there.

  • @86lngd25
    @86lngd25 ปีที่แล้ว

    dude i love all your stuff !

  • @nealfoster70
    @nealfoster70 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I ove how you explained it sir, and lovely stones too

  • @GREEKEXPLORERS
    @GREEKEXPLORERS 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video,thank you for sharing!!

  • @1catfishuntermiller753
    @1catfishuntermiller753 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hiya Greg, awesome video dude! Beautiful rocks, I love that silver inside the stone ❤️ wow, that's so beautiful.
    When I was younger, much younger lol someone showed me some ruby silver from Spokane, and it was just a regular chunk of blackish stone, until he cracked a piece off and it had that ruby red color and then the color faded away.
    It was really cool to see, and I never heard of that kind of silver again, until you said it. Well that chunk of silver you polished was very beautiful. Awesome information on the wet saw, because some people really need to know about that. I hope you have a awesome blessed day.
    Cya! 😺🐟 out!

  • @DigginWithDeej
    @DigginWithDeej 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great how to video !

  • @sandmaker
    @sandmaker 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always thought a tile saw was a rock saw, just with a different blade. Hmm... what else have I thought wrong about. Thanks for the demo and the great tips. Keep the goodness coming. Be happy, safe and stay healthy 😷⚒

    • @MCGR
      @MCGR 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      a tile saw is a rock saw, tiles are made of rock and stone so technically its just a cut rock cutter

  • @TheAdventureCloset
    @TheAdventureCloset 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent dendrites. Wow!

  • @richardwarnock2789
    @richardwarnock2789 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mr. MeMiner the New One Sliced Though Like Butter 🧈 👍💯 !!!; )

  • @glendadalejones3753
    @glendadalejones3753 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool ,sir 🙌

  • @socalrockhound
    @socalrockhound 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice cuts. Stay warm

  • @TheReal-HeeHaw
    @TheReal-HeeHaw 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice slice ✌

  • @memoryrinehart
    @memoryrinehart 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That cut on the snowflake was beautiful...

  • @TarnishedViking.
    @TarnishedViking. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The ol lady said I can't watch this anymore. She's tired of cleaning up the drool, LOL
    Awesome vid.

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Now, that is funny

  • @gwynnfarrell1856
    @gwynnfarrell1856 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got a tile saw for cutting rocks after watching you use your tile saw! Mine isn't as fancy as yours but it works. The blade is half under the cutting surface and picks up water from a reservoir beneath. With that configuration it's possible to rotate a larger rock to accomplish a cut clear through. It's a 7" Skil. 😊 Thanks, meMiner!

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My 10" rock trim saw works the same way. Still, I use the tile saw more than the trim saw.

    • @jeaniem342
      @jeaniem342 ปีที่แล้ว

      What is the brand and how much did it cost? Thanks!

  • @masonmaloney1972
    @masonmaloney1972 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got a tile saw for Christmas with and extra blade plus safety stuff for breathing and my eyes, I got a good amount of jasper, chalcedony, wavelite, white onyx and petrified wood and more from the area around where live just haven’t had time to even touch it yet but I’m super excited to start something new with my rock hounding hobby lol

  • @Ontario_Rockhound
    @Ontario_Rockhound 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video!

  • @milesnn
    @milesnn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video great knowledge oh ya awesome thank you

  • @johnolsen7073
    @johnolsen7073 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video Thanks

  • @djsonfire0001
    @djsonfire0001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bring your rocks over I'll cut them on the granite bridge saw! You gotta give me half lol

  • @christopherort2889
    @christopherort2889 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool video.

  • @paigelee6321
    @paigelee6321 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome I just got a tile saw from my brother I’m hoping it works awesome , awesome safety tips , looking forward for better weather so I can try it out , it came with a diamond blade also , 😊💙

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am about to cut outside today. Just fill with hot water and empty when done. ;-)

  • @Soli_Deo_Gloria_.
    @Soli_Deo_Gloria_. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The thumbnail specimen looks dendritic, not super articulated dendritic pattern but dendritic nonetheless.
    Sweet piece !
    God bless brother

  • @richardbinell2053
    @richardbinell2053 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I aspire to doing the same. Had a similar tile saw from Harbor Freight. It cut rocks just fine. Except for two things. The blade was so wide, it chewed up and wasted a lot of valuable stone material. Second, the moving table was set up for wide, flat tiles. So the slabs would fall into the channels cast into the table. I ended up scouring Craigslist until I found an old Highland Park 10-inch saw, and rebuilt it. Ends up working better and wasting less lovely rock.

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a Lortone 10" trim saw too, but still use this tile saw more. Next purchase will be a large slab saw or I will have to take my big rocks somewhere to cut them down to size.

    • @richardbinell2053
      @richardbinell2053 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@meMiner I'll keep my eyes out looking for one for you. Where are you located?

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@richardbinell2053 east of Toronto

  • @Archangel4Truth
    @Archangel4Truth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice I agree 7in is a bit small for larger material. I was fortunate to find a used 10in tile saw for only $30.00

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great price. The blade is worth more than that

    • @Archangel4Truth
      @Archangel4Truth 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@meMiner yeah I know I got mega supper lucky on it and the blade was still on it when I brought it...

  • @DanaerysRiverborn
    @DanaerysRiverborn 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ^^^^^ Now wants a piece of dendritic silver :-( It's so pretty!

  • @loyalkuhn5778
    @loyalkuhn5778 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the dendritic silver - looks like lightning in stone. I bought a diamond blade suitable for dry cutting and mounted it in my table saw which works well but doesn't last as long. It'd good to see you again. As usual, great adventure, great fun, and a super learning experience. Regards to the family - isn't it about time to show off your pretty wife again ??

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Careful with a dry saw. The dust goes everywhere and can be harmful to breath. As for my wife, she is camera shy. ;-)

  • @oldbamadirt2148
    @oldbamadirt2148 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes Thay Do Good

  • @gracewashburn8276
    @gracewashburn8276 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some beautiful slabs Gregg I’ve never seen snowflake obsidian so big where can I get a chunk like that oh my goodness I’ll have to check my rock shop up in New Hampshire oh my that’s a beautiful piece The silver that laces through that stone is beautiful it looks like little fingers of ice from a snowflake going through the rock

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I bought my obsidian at a local rock shop up here in Canada.

  • @donnalee3368
    @donnalee3368 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The silver almost looks fractal in its formation

  • @silverback5033
    @silverback5033 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Meminer, another interesting video, considering buying a bigger saw, thinking about a metal cutting bandsaw and using a diamond blade, if I can get a cheap second hand one for a trial. I don’t have a lot of rocks so I’m Not rushing, a few things to consider & work out yet. Keep Safe & Keep Rockin

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My two cents - They are excellent for cutting shapes from a slab, but I am not sure I could get a straight cut on a big rock for a slab. Also, look at the cost to replace the blade. No matter, it would a good tool to have, but depending what you want to do, might not be the right tool for the job.

  • @nilzareckel1298
    @nilzareckel1298 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Olá ,essa serra é maravilhosa 👏👏👏👏🤗

  • @MichaelBrown-wx6zq
    @MichaelBrown-wx6zq 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I want to make a whole bathroom tiled with backyard rocks

  • @wayne1959
    @wayne1959 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    good stuff mate. I have an almost identical saw that i use often. Luckily i have a 2ft saw to break them down to manageable size but i use the tile saw for all kinds of rock..

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A 2' saw would open up lots of possibilities for big rocks.

    • @wayne1959
      @wayne1959 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@meMiner i was very fortunate to be successful in buying our clubs redundant saw after they bought a new one, and i gave it a refirb and havnt had an ounce of drama..its a weighted feed saw but i find it ok to use

    • @CobaltOntarioadventures
      @CobaltOntarioadventures 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@wayne1959 gotta love drama free rock cutting lol

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@wayne1959 I like any kind of autofeed system, because I don't have one. Some rocks take a while to cut. I would be nice not to be hands-on with those.

  • @joeybrown2089
    @joeybrown2089 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is a good idea, and that was a beautiful piece. The silver looked like a plant of some kind. What would it take to get something like that last piece for my collection?

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The last rock was a cutoff from a much larger stone that Symon Rocks in the UK now has. He is in the comments. If you want the piece in the video, send me an email to meminerrocks@gmail.com and we can chat.

  • @unenslaver1333
    @unenslaver1333 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would like to see you use an ohmmeter and a magnet on all of your samples to help the novice like me.

  • @jimlancaster6120
    @jimlancaster6120 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the cuts it can be such a surprise when you cut a rock and see what beauty can show up, just makes you want to cut everything.

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True that

  •  2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dear friend pretty as go many stones BEAUTIFUL your fa gives Bahia in Brazil

  • @seanparchim9165
    @seanparchim9165 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I found a tile saw that a lady had bought for a small tile job in her bathroom,she got it for $150 I offered $90 and it came home with me✌️ Napa California

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Before I started cutting rocks, I had a big tile saw that I had bought used and sold after the reno at auction. I got $40. Still kicking myself

  • @designworksdw1949
    @designworksdw1949 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have you ever tried bandsaw with a diamond blade on it? i have not myself but it could be an option that would allow larger cuts for less money

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I saw one at a local rock shop. It was really designed to cut shapes from slabs. I think the problem cutting a large rock with one is it would be difficult to get a straight slab cut. And probably would wear out the bandsaw blade somewhat quickly

    • @designworksdw1949
      @designworksdw1949 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@meMiner good points, what i have been using is an old chop saw i dug out of the trash and rebuilt with a wer/dry blade on it. being able to lock the rock in place and slowly plunge cut works nice.

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@designworksdw1949 I like how well some of the chop saws perform. My buddy Ty (Explore! Underground) has one and he cuts lots of rocks.

  • @beatfarmerfan
    @beatfarmerfan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    With the blade you use, how do you think it would handle cutting Botswana Agates?

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have cut Botswana Agate with it. Cutting is slow, but it works (eventually).

  • @touristiqueducanada346
    @touristiqueducanada346 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When ever your ready, I would love a chunk to acid dip and if possible something cut . Name your price will email $ . It’s going to be lots of water in creeks , lots of snow in mtn’s this year

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      High water moves gold. ;-)

  • @pinkerbot
    @pinkerbot 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you etch away the calcite and leave the silver (and or othe metals)? That would be cool to see 😀

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. I will do one soon

    • @pinkerbot
      @pinkerbot 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@meMiner i will be looking forward to that 😁

  • @debcogwell6186
    @debcogwell6186 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will that blade cut through agates pretty good?

    • @debcogwell6186
      @debcogwell6186 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok read through the comments and see the answer is yes but slow.

  • @user-oo3vz2gt6v
    @user-oo3vz2gt6v 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can cut this brittle material like quartz as well?
    Or will that just end up in a mess of splitters and dust?

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have cut agate (silica) and quartz without issue, except some big pieces were slow to push through

    • @user-oo3vz2gt6v
      @user-oo3vz2gt6v 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@meMiner Very nice, thank you for the reply!

  • @RiskyMethods.81
    @RiskyMethods.81 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes, but it'll chip edges

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I haven't noticed that as long as the blade has no teeth and I cut slowly. The big issue is the blade is thicker than a trim saw, so wastes rock

  • @rickyarthur8515
    @rickyarthur8515 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will a drop saw work?

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There are wet chop saws that work great.

  • @rutherfordclan5693
    @rutherfordclan5693 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How are you feeling these days? Health good?

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I still hurt. The doctors told me that healing can take up to two years.

  • @symonrocks9847
    @symonrocks9847 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    New blade!
    The advice on what you should not cut is mostly about money, some things should not be cut with that blade but common sense tells you what is a bad idea and if you got all of the different blades needed for all applications the salesman will be extremely happy.
    Common sense? Well that's the voice inside your head that tells you it's a bad idea shifting concrete with a rubber shovel or using a fork for loading sand into a wheelbarow.
    Nuff said.

  • @woodstock-bb1wz
    @woodstock-bb1wz 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What are the rpms on this saw?

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I am not sure

  • @tgfcujhb7583
    @tgfcujhb7583 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @gracewashburn8276
    @gracewashburn8276 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why shouldn’t the tile so I’ll be able to cut stone it cut ceramic tile in that stone why not

    • @meMiner
      @meMiner  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because they want to sell more expensive rock trim and slab saws? To be fair, if you cut lots of rocks or expensive material, then for sure get a saw designed for doing this.

  • @CobaltOntarioadventures
    @CobaltOntarioadventures 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    1115th! Lmao