Dealmonger: Inland Diamond Band Saw
By Nick Carter
A diamond band saw is used for cutting glass, tile, and stone in a manner similar to a woodworking band saw. The blade is a diamond-bonded steel band that has a thin kerf and allows curves within the limits of blade flex. Unconventional Lapidarist has the Inland Diamond Band Saw on sale right now for $228.76.
Gentler and less wasteful than a coarser saw, opal cutters will often use a diamond band saw to reduce waste. The cut is done wet with the integral coolant system. Unsurprisingly, it can do duty as a regular band saw with wood or metal cutting blades.
Inland Diamond Band Saw [store.unconventionallapidarist.com]
September 18th, 2009 at 8:24 am
My daughter is into stained glass work as a hobby - and I’ve seen her using a ring saw - with a blade that splits open to do inside cuts.
http://www.geminisaw.com/taurus3.html
I’m not sure what the pros and cons are between the ring saw and this band saw.