The elegance coral project - fragging Catalaphyllia jardinei

topher · #1 09-18-2010, 03:42 AM

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 · #2 09-18-2010, 04:18 AM

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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 · #3 09-18-2010, 05:22 AM

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

whatcaneyedo · #4 09-18-2010, 05:37 AM

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

topher · #5 09-18-2010, 02:57 PM

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