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

[@cyrusblackwood33]

Thank you. I've been on the fence about buying one of these to cut rocks. For $69 at Harbor Freight, it's a great solution.

[@RockOnUtah]

Any time! For tumbling purposes it works just fine

[@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

[@mikemcdonald2755]

Ive been using that same tile saw and it works good. Its a great option when you cant afford much. Just a good blade costs more than the whole saw. I paid $40 new.

[@RockOnUtah]

Mine is still going strong!

[@wildland-Fire-Dan]

I had looked at a lapidary saw on Amazon for for $169 that had a flexible shaft on the side for polishing and ext I wonder which would be the better route to go

[@angellawson1883]

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

[@RockOnUtah]

Thank you!

[@terahollins89]

Nice 311 shirt!

[@RockOnUtah]

Love it! Not many people on a channel like this would get the reference haha.

[@terahollins89]

When I saw it.. I was like NoWay. This dude is down with the hive andddd he's cutting rocks? Super badass 😎

[@mikemcdonald2755]

Pull the rocks into the saw instead of pushing them. Change sides so you dont get soaked and keep a hose running in the side on a trickle.

[@RockOnUtah]

All great advice! I'll have to give them a try. Not getting soaked would be great

[@kenstrid3506]

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

[@RockOnUtah]

This is a 7 inch. Its only good for small pieces. You would need a larger blade to do big cuts where an actual lapidary saw would be best