Alternative to band saw?
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Got some ones? I'll cut it for you if you let me keep one 
. I don't think you can frag acans without a saw.
I will keep you in mind since you're so close. I just wonder if there was a simpler way since I only need to make 2 cuts. Didn't want to bother anyone . cleaning is probably a b!tch to make just a few cuts.
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. I don't think you can frag acans without a saw. I will keep you in mind since you're so close. I just wonder if there was a simpler way since I only need to make 2 cuts. Didn't want to bother anyone . cleaning is probably a b!tch to make just a few cuts.
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Got some ones? I'll cut it for you if you let me keep one . I don't think you can frag acans without a saw.
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. I don't think you can frag acans without a saw. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Splitting half with my friend.
So even with a fine saw it was a lot harder then I thought. The base is rock hard. Thought it was more soft . I just sawed a line on the top to help guide the crack. And used a wire cutter to snap it. Wasn't the best but it still snapped around the cut but tore the heads since it didn't just break at the edges. I think they'll heal fine. I'll keep everyone posted. If Anything I'll give her the dead half. Lol
So even with a fine saw it was a lot harder then I thought. The base is rock hard. Thought it was more soft . I just sawed a line on the top to help guide the crack. And used a wire cutter to snap it. Wasn't the best but it still snapped around the cut but tore the heads since it didn't just break at the edges. I think they'll heal fine. I'll keep everyone posted. If Anything I'll give her the dead half. Lol
We've been using Dremels for years with no issues.
Here's a few suggestions:
Use a Dremel with a variable speed, you'll use the slowest setting possible.
We use a battery powered Milwaukee Dremel and keep the coral in water while cutting (don't do this with an AC Dremel!). Obviously don't submerge the Dremel.
Cut the coral from the back skeleton side, this is important to limit the amount of soft tissue damage. If you start on the front of the coral the tissue is exposed to heat and damage for longer. \
This is the blade we use. Home Depot has them but you'll need to but the arbor and blade separately.
Here's a few suggestions:
Use a Dremel with a variable speed, you'll use the slowest setting possible.
We use a battery powered Milwaukee Dremel and keep the coral in water while cutting (don't do this with an AC Dremel!). Obviously don't submerge the Dremel.
Cut the coral from the back skeleton side, this is important to limit the amount of soft tissue damage. If you start on the front of the coral the tissue is exposed to heat and damage for longer. \
This is the blade we use. Home Depot has them but you'll need to but the arbor and blade separately.
This is the Dremel we use, we got it on sale for $79.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M12-12-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Rotary-Tool-Kit-2460-21/202639145
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M12-12-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Rotary-Tool-Kit-2460-21/202639145
