How I cut rocks for tumbling for cheap! Harbor Freight Tile Saw

I found a used harbor freight tile saw on Facebook marketplace for 10 dollars! (Still only 50 brand new) I decided it would be great for cutting small rocks before rock tumbling. This is my review of the saw for tumbling purposes. For what I need its worked great once I got a decent lapidary blade! Any input would be great to see how others do it differently!

[@angellawson1883]

I was just going to ask about the blade!!! Ty, great video

[@RockOnUtah]

Thank you!

[@upnorthadventureswithccc]

Hello, I think your results are good ! I have seen others cut rocks with a much more expensive saws and still get blade marks and chip offs towards the end of certain rock cuts that maybe are a little softer material. I use a Skil wet tile and once the blade went dull I went to harbor freight not wanting to wait for one to come in the mail. It was only $20 and cuts like better. Your cuts are amazing looking !

[@RockOnUtah]

Thanks for watching! I've had fun with the saw for sure!

[@keithrodman9318]

Wow, that sure does change the look of the rocks. I ordered some Mexican Crazy Lace Agate to tumble and some of them look pretty bland with just a hint of what patterns may be inside. Was thinking of trying to break them up a little with a hammer, but I think I will wait on that. I might know of someone with a tile saw that I might be able to borrow, or maybe just pick one up from Harbor Freight. Oh boy, my shopping list for there is getting longer! Looking forward to your next video.

[@RockOnUtah]

Thanks so much! Its definitely a journey that gets more and more expensive

[@kenstrid3506]

What size is that saw and what blade would you recommend for cutting rocks?