Hi all I am looking for a small robust rock saw to replace a defunct Hilquist. We can use bench or stand alone saws. My major criteria are durability -including rusting, cutting power, ease of cleaning, and ease of use. I would greatly appreciate any advice on replacements including but not limited to: Hi-Tech diamond 10” slab saw Covington 10” trim saw Highland Park lapidary Model PT Barranca Diamond BD10 Thanks Harold Harold Stowell Professor of Geology Geological Sciences The University of Alabama 201 7th Ave, Tuscaloosa AL 35487-0338

Hi Harold, We went with this one: MK Diamond - MK-101 Tile Saw<https://www.mkdiamond.com/tile/saw_101.html> It’s a great saw, highly recommend it. We have the stand alone model since we are short on counter space. Jen From: Harold Stowell via MSA-talk <msa-talk@minlists.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 11:25 AM To: msa-talk@minlists.org Subject: [MSA-talk] Trim saws Hi all I am looking for a small robust rock saw to replace a defunct Hilquist. We can use bench or stand alone saws. My major criteria are durability -including rusting, cutting power, ease of cleaning, and ease of use. I would greatly appreciate any advice on replacements including but not limited to: Hi-Tech diamond 10” slab saw Covington 10” trim saw Highland Park lapidary Model PT Barranca Diamond BD10 Thanks Harold Harold Stowell Professor of Geology Geological Sciences The University of Alabama 201 7th Ave, Tuscaloosa AL 35487-0338

Hi Harold, I have a Barranca Diamond that meets the criteria you are looking for. It is easy to use and easy to clean and does not take up too much space. I have a 7” and was able to purchase it at a gem and mineral show. Also, look at the Ameritool brand. I have a table top trim saw that I’m very happy with. On Tue, Feb 27, 2024 at 9:42 AM Harold Stowell via MSA-talk < msa-talk@minlists.org> wrote: > Hi all > > I am looking for a small robust rock saw to replace a defunct Hilquist. > > We can use bench or stand alone saws. My major criteria are durability > -including rusting, cutting power, ease of cleaning, and ease of use. I > would greatly appreciate any advice on replacements including but not > limited to: > > Hi-Tech diamond 10” slab saw > Covington 10” trim saw > Highland Park lapidary Model PT > Barranca Diamond BD10 > > Thanks > Harold > > Harold Stowell > Professor of Geology > Geological Sciences > The University of Alabama > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/Alabama+%0D%0A201+7th+Ave,+Tuscaloosa+AL+%0D%0A35487-0338?entry=gmail&source=g> > 201 7th Ave, Tuscaloosa AL > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/Alabama+%0D%0A201+7th+Ave,+Tuscaloosa+AL+%0D%0A35487-0338?entry=gmail&source=g> > 35487-0338 > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/Alabama+%0D%0A201+7th+Ave,+Tuscaloosa+AL+%0D%0A35487-0338?entry=gmail&source=g> > > _______________________________________________ > MSA-talk mailing list -- msa-talk@minlists.org > To unsubscribe send an email to msa-talk-leave@minlists.org >

We have the same saw, branded Parsons. Easy to use and never had a problem with it. I think we got it at Home Depot over 20 years ago and its still going strong. Jeff Walker Vassar College On Tue, Feb 27, 2024 at 11:49 AM Garrison, Jennifer M. via MSA-talk < msa-talk@minlists.org> wrote: > Hi Harold, > > > > We went with this one: MK Diamond - MK-101 Tile Saw > <https://www.mkdiamond.com/tile/saw_101.html> > > > > It’s a great saw, highly recommend it. We have the stand alone model since > we are short on counter space. > > > > Jen > > > > *From:* Harold Stowell via MSA-talk <msa-talk@minlists.org> > *Sent:* Tuesday, February 27, 2024 11:25 AM > *To:* msa-talk@minlists.org > *Subject:* [MSA-talk] Trim saws > > > > Hi all > > > > I am looking for a small robust rock saw to replace a defunct Hilquist. > > > > We can use bench or stand alone saws. My major criteria are durability > -including rusting, cutting power, ease of cleaning, and ease of use. I > would greatly appreciate any advice on replacements including but not > limited to: > > > > Hi-Tech diamond 10” slab saw > > Covington 10” trim saw > > Highland Park lapidary Model PT > > Barranca Diamond BD10 > > > > Thanks > > Harold > > > > Harold Stowell > Professor of Geology > Geological Sciences > The University of Alabama > 201 7th Ave, Tuscaloosa AL > 35487-0338 > > > _______________________________________________ > MSA-talk mailing list -- msa-talk@minlists.org > To unsubscribe send an email to msa-talk-leave@minlists.org >