The elegance coral project - fragging Catalaphyllia jardinei

[topher]

I have a huge pearl coral that i would like to frag, do you think a band saw is better than a dremel tool?

[whatcaneyedo]

Originally Posted by topher

I have a huge pearl coral that i would like to frag, do you think a band saw is better than a dremel tool?

Definitely. The bandsaw can cut deeper, is actively cooled, the mess is contained and its stationary. A rotary tool cant cut much deeper than 1", can get pretty hot, sprays everywhere and is awkward to use while holding a slimy coral at the same time.

[topher]

What type of blade did you use (teeth per inch) fine or coarse?

[whatcaneyedo]

Just the standard diamond blade that came with the saw. http://www.inlandcraft.com/singlepro...&partnum=90007

[topher]

Oh so a tile saw would work as well. I had no idea that you can get a diamond blade for a band saw.