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03-29-2005, 09:42 PM
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Gas-powered ring saw
I see Partner has a gas-powered ring saw out on the market. Very expensive, and very unique blades... But it looks like you can get 10" of cutting depth from a 14" saw. Not too shabby.
Has anyone tried a ring saw? I found one online for $2,400, not including a $350 diamond blade.
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03-29-2005, 10:15 PM
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We looked at them when they where only in hydraulic models. I came to the conclusion that a 12" saw with a 4" cup grinder was a whole lot cheaper, #1 because I still needed those items and #2 the guys liked to really bury the blades without cooling time they needed. Meaning you can really go thru a blade pretty quick. $350 a pop an't cheap!
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03-29-2005, 10:33 PM
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Jeff,
Why do you require a 10-inch deep cut from your saw?
Peace,
Rex
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03-29-2005, 10:43 PM
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I personally like the AKS concrete chain saws. Cuts 14" deep, blades are only $150.00, and, you can cut 20" circles if you need to. A great way to take existing concrete slabs and add flower beds around balcony columns.
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03-29-2005, 10:44 PM
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Paul - amen to that!
Rex - 8" block or stone would be nice to cut without having to flip it over. But don't get me wrong - I can flip a lot of stone and block over for $2,400. Just curious to see if others have tried the latest thing.
Bill - You've used the chainsaws, eh? How accurate can you cut with those, compared to a cutoff saw?
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03-29-2005, 11:42 PM
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They are not something you would be making precision cuts with because they have a 9/16" kerf, but, for cutting circles out of concrete, they work slick as heck!
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03-30-2005, 01:50 AM
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I don't have much knowledge on the ring saws, but I do know the patent just ran out on the blades and they are not as expensive anymore...Also the ring saws are mostly used by concrete demo co. for cutting out block walls and such where the deeper cut is needed...
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