Manchester Minerals Saws

Saws

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Introduction To Diamond Saws
Ref: IntroSaws

These units are all designed specifically for sawing and would normally be used in conjunction with a lapping or grinding machine.

A Diamond saw-blade consists of microscopic diamond particles embedded in the rim of a thin metal disc. Unlike a saw for wood or metal, a Diamond blade does not have 'teeth' and it has a fine grinding action rather than a cutting action. Because of its construction, it is possible - to most peoples surprise - to hold a finger against the rim whilst the blade is running and the flesh will be cleaned but not cut !

Quite a lot of heat is generated during the sawing process and for this reason a coolant has to be applied at the point of cut to prevent blade damage and stone cracking. Water is adequate as a coolant on saws of 6" diameter or less but this would evaporate too easily on a deeper cut so larger blades are used with a special coolant ('MetPrep Cool') as shown below.
Click here for Instructions on use of Diamond Saws

Ameritool 4/5inch Saw (220v) with 4inch Blade & Vice

Ref: 13-010

Suitable for trimming glass, cabochon pre-forms and facet rough. The large (11cms x 21cms) table has no inhibiting lip so is capable of trimming oversize slabs and rods.
The body of the machine is made from durable polyethylene and the table top moulding lifts off for ease of cleaning.
The variable speed direct drive (110v 1/4H.P.) is operated through a plug-in auto-transformer (220v) and will run fast enough for ultra thin blades but powerful enough for sintered diamond blades up to 5inch diameter (5/8 inch arbor).
The included aluminium and stainless steel vice (which can be swung out of use) is ideal when trimming or slicing precious facet material or glass rods or cubes.
The supplied 4 inch blade is a low-cost unidirectional notched rim thin (0.002) blade suitable only for softer materials such as turquoise, lapis and opal.
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Saw with 4inch blade:£361.70
£425.00 Including VAT at 17.5%

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Click here if a quality 4.75 inch (120mm) German Diamond Blade (0.020) is also required.

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SAW - Homberg & Brusius 10 inch type SNB-25

Ref: 13-033

A German manufactured, basic motorised, machine; ready to use with the benefit of a 10 inch diameter blade (14mm arbor)
The machine is mounted on a white-faced, chipboard, base and has a guarded belt drive from a switched motor which can be re-postioned when adjusting the belt tension.The body of the machine and coolant deflector are made from heavy guage sheet steel and painted with a blue hammer finish enamel. The table and simple splash guard are made from stainless steel and there is also a hand-fed vice (with wooden jaws) and guide assembly made from brass and stainless steel. The vice slides on plastic inserts to provide a smooth operation.
The table, measuring 31cms x 45mm overall, is secured to the sump with two cross-head countersunk screws that have slight adjustment in location to allow for blade alignment to the table slot.
The 230v motor is fitted with a two-pin euro plug and a 3-pin fused UK adaptor.
Sump coolant is retained by means of a removeable plug in the clear plastic drain hose.

Price:£860.00
£1,010.50 Including VAT at 17.5%

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4inch FACET TRIM SAW (BEACH)

Ref: 13-001

These units are all designed specifically for sawing and would normally be used in conjunction with a lapping or grinding machine.

Quite a lot of heat is generated during the sawing process and for this reason a coolant has to be applied at the point of cut to prevent blade damage and stone cracking. Water is adequate as a coolant on saws of 6" diameter or less but this would evaporate too easily on a deeper cut so larger blades are used with an oil.This unit is motorised and supplied complete with a 4" notched thin rim diamond blade making it ideal for Opal or other precious gemstone fine cutting work.
This unit ref 13-001 is not a general purpose trim saw and will not cut Geodes etc., but is ideal for the purpose for which it is designed - i.e. as a faceters trim saw.

Price:£130.43
£153.26 Including VAT at 17.5%

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Related products:
1. Diamond Saw Blade 4" (Ref: saw4blade)

Diamond Saw Blade 4"

Ref: saw4blade

This is a 4" thin blade available with different arbor sizes.
As a general rule they run best at 3,150 surface feet per minute.
(Divide 12,000 by the diameter of the blade to give the shaft speed).
Specify Arbor size when ordering.
Note that our more expensive German blades have a higher concentration of diamond and are faster cutting.

Priced from:£5.91
£6.94 Including VAT at 17.5%

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Please choose one of the following arbor (shaft dia) sizes

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Online Catalogue | STONE POLISHING: Tumblers, Faceting, Rough rock, Saws, Books, Lapidary | Saws

We offer secure on-line payment ( via 'RBS Worldpay' or 'PayPal' ) that may be used with confidence. Ordering is quick and easy, with most orders despatched within 24-hours. Prices shown are in GB Pounds Sterling.

Ameritool 4/5inch Saw (220v) with 4inch Blade & Vice

Saw with 4inch blade:£361.70
£425.00 Including VAT at 17.5%

SAW - Homberg & Brusius 10 inch type SNB-25

Price:£860.00
£1,010.50 Including VAT at 17.5%

DIAMOND BLADE 4.75 inch (120mm) x 025 Ger. 5/8

Price:£34.00
£39.95 Including VAT at 17.5%

MetPrep 'Cool' Cutting Fluid

Price:£11.02
£12.95 Including VAT at 17.5%

4inch FACET TRIM SAW (BEACH)

Price:£130.43
£153.26 Including VAT at 17.5%

Diamond Saw Blade 4"

Priced from:£5.91
£6.94 Including VAT at 17.5%

Diamond Saw Blade 6"

Price:£38.30
£45.00 Including VAT at 17.5%

DIAMOND BLADE 6inch x025 1/2-5/8inch

Price:£67.23
£79.00 Including VAT at 17.5%

DIAMOND BLADE 8 inch x 025 Ger. 22mm arbor

Price:£60.00
£70.50 Including VAT at 17.5%

DIAMOND BLADE 8inch x032 1/2-5/8inch

Price:£91.91
£107.99 Including VAT at 17.5%

DIAMOND BLADE 8inch x035 Ger.5/8inch

Price:£60.00
£70.50 Including VAT at 17.5%

DIAMOND BLADE 8inch x035 Ger.1/2inch

Price:£60.00
£70.50 Including VAT at 17.5%

Diamond Saw Blade 10"

DIAMOND BLADE 10inch x040 1/2-5/8inch

Price:£123.40
£145.00 Including VAT at 17.5%

DIAMOND BLADE 10inch x 032 Met.

Price:£115.74
£135.99 Including VAT at 17.5%

Diamond Saw Blade 12 inch

Price:£132.77
£156.00 Including VAT at 17.5%

DRESS-STICK for SAWS (Large)

Price:£17.50
£20.56 Including VAT at 17.5%

We offer secure on-line payment ( via 'RBS Worldpay' or 'PayPal' ) that may be used with confidence. Ordering is quick and easy, with most orders despatched within 24-hours. Prices shown are in GB Pounds Sterling.

Ameritool 4/5inch Saw (220v) with 4inch Blade & Vice

Saw with 4inch blade:£361.70 £425.00 Including VAT at 17.5%

SAW - Homberg & Brusius 10 inch type SNB-25

Price:£860.00 £1,010.50 Including VAT at 17.5%

DIAMOND BLADE 4.75 inch (120mm) x 025 Ger. 5/8

Price:£34.00 £39.95 Including VAT at 17.5%

MetPrep 'Cool' Cutting Fluid

Price:£11.02 £12.95 Including VAT at 17.5%

4inch FACET TRIM SAW (BEACH)

Price:£130.43 £153.26 Including VAT at 17.5%

Diamond Saw Blade 4"

Priced from:£5.91 £6.94 Including VAT at 17.5%

Diamond Saw Blade 6"

Price:£38.30 £45.00 Including VAT at 17.5%

DIAMOND BLADE 6inch x025 1/2-5/8inch

Price:£67.23 £79.00 Including VAT at 17.5%

DIAMOND BLADE 8 inch x 025 Ger. 22mm arbor

Price:£60.00 £70.50 Including VAT at 17.5%

DIAMOND BLADE 8inch x032 1/2-5/8inch

Price:£91.91 £107.99 Including VAT at 17.5%

DIAMOND BLADE 8inch x035 Ger.5/8inch

Price:£60.00 £70.50 Including VAT at 17.5%

DIAMOND BLADE 8inch x035 Ger.1/2inch

Price:£60.00 £70.50 Including VAT at 17.5%

Diamond Saw Blade 10"

DIAMOND BLADE 10inch x040 1/2-5/8inch

Price:£123.40 £145.00 Including VAT at 17.5%

DIAMOND BLADE 10inch x 032 Met.

Price:£115.74 £135.99 Including VAT at 17.5%

Diamond Saw Blade 12 inch

Price:£132.77 £156.00 Including VAT at 17.5%

DRESS-STICK for SAWS (Large)

Price:£17.50 £20.56 Including VAT at 17.5%

Saw with 4inch blade:£361.70
£425.00 Including VAT at 17.5%

Price:£860.00
£1,010.50 Including VAT at 17.5%

Price:£34.00
£39.95 Including VAT at 17.5%

Price:£11.02
£12.95 Including VAT at 17.5%

Price:£130.43
£153.26 Including VAT at 17.5%

Priced from:£5.91
£6.94 Including VAT at 17.5%

Price:£38.30
£45.00 Including VAT at 17.5%

Price:£67.23
£79.00 Including VAT at 17.5%

Price:£60.00
£70.50 Including VAT at 17.5%

Price:£91.91
£107.99 Including VAT at 17.5%

Price:£60.00
£70.50 Including VAT at 17.5%

Price:£60.00
£70.50 Including VAT at 17.5%

Price:£123.40
£145.00 Including VAT at 17.5%

Price:£115.74
£135.99 Including VAT at 17.5%

Price:£132.77
£156.00 Including VAT at 17.5%

Price:£17.50
£20.56 Including VAT at 17.5%