Lortone FS8-C Trim Saw

Full size 8" trim saw. Equipped with hinged cutting tables and slide out coolant tanks. Complete with 8" blade blade, vise, plastic hood, and 1/3 hp motor. Blade manufacturer recommends using oil coolant for optimal blade results. Requires 4 1/2 quarts of coolant (use oil for best results) Popular with trimming slabs to make cabochons and cutting smaller rocks. This 8" saw is perfect for those desiring the capacity of a larger saw in an easy to clean design. We made the work table larger and kept the removable coolant pan.

Slab Saw Buying Tips

1) Decide what you need
Are you planning on slabbing small to moderate sized geodes and rough? A 10" or 12" saw with power feed will work well. Do you need to cut large cross sections on a production basis? Choose an 18" variable feed saw.

2) Realize that there are trade-offs
Understand that every rock will cut differently and that every customer demands different results. Thin blades will wander more than heavier, sturdier blades. Hard rock demands premium oil coolant. Fast feed rates can mean greater chance of blade damage if something slips or breaks during the cut. Do some homework and be willing to sacrifice some things to get what's really important.

3) Pay attention to the blade
Before any other components, go for the best blade that you can afford. The blade will dictate the resulting smoothness and flatness and is crucial in getting a good cut.