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Old 09-18-2010, 02:42 AM
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I have a huge pearl coral that i would like to frag, do you think a band saw is better than a dremel tool?
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Old 09-18-2010, 03:18 AM
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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.
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Old 09-18-2010, 04:22 AM
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What type of blade did you use (teeth per inch) fine or coarse?
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Just the standard diamond blade that came with the saw. http://www.inlandcraft.com/singlepro...&partnum=90007
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Oh so a tile saw would work as well. I had no idea that you can get a diamond blade for a band saw.
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