Band saw question

[Reef Bullet]

I know Gryphon and Inland are supposed to be the best for fragging but why are they better than other brands? Someone asked me today if they could use a handheld portable one to frag a large blastos colony. I told him I wasn't sure but I'm thinking one like that would be difficult to keep good control of and wouldn't be precise enough.
One like this...

Please give me your thoughts on exerting band saw cuz I want to learn.
Thanks

 

[bad santa]

You wouldn't get precise cuts with that saw plus you would probably lose a finger holding the frag. Maybe a small cheap harbor freight table saw with a pump attached to it to cool the blade.

 

[lovingacans]

you have to cut with water to keep the coral cool and the blade cool....otherwise they can burn and get too hot, causing tissue to die.

 

[Reef Bullet]

you have to cut with water to keep the coral cool and the blade cool....otherwise they can burn and get too hot, causing tissue to die.

I know this much but thank you.
Nobody has really answered my question about why Gryphon and Inland are considered better.

 

[Davelink]

probably because they are mostly made of plastic... less parts to rust. saltwater does work on metal as far as rust. I use freshwater when im fragging anyways to avoid the rust still. doesn't hurt the coral much.

 

[Clifford]

You can use a saw like you have shown. However the gryphon and inland use a very small diamond blade which causes less friction creating heat like Ron said, but also reduces the possibility of injury for the user. In addition, both saws were designed for saltwater meaning less damage to the saw and little to no chance of electrocution. If you want something cheap and easy harbor freight has a bench top tile saw that works pretty well. It rusts very easily, but can be modified. Something else to remember is kerf. This refers to how much material is taken and hanging off from a cut. The gryphon and inland have very small kerf because of the blade, which also helps keep more of the expensive corals we are cutting. I hope this helps in some way.

 

[Clifford]

You can use a saw like you have shown. However the gryphon and inland use a very small diamond blade which causes less friction creating less heat like Ron said, but also reduces the possibility of injury for the user. In addition, both saws were designed for saltwater meaning less damage to the saw and little to no chance of electrocution. If you want something cheap and easy harbor freight has a bench top tile saw that works pretty well. It rusts very easily, but can be modified. Something else to remember is kerf. This refers to how much material is taken and hanging off from a cut. The gryphon and inland have very small kerf because of the blade, which also helps keep more of the expensive corals we are cutting. I hope this helps in some way.

 

[Adrock]

I know Gryphon and Inland are supposed to be the best for fragging but why are they better than other brands? Someone asked me today if they could use a handheld portable one to frag a large blastos colony. I told him I wasn't sure but I'm thinking one like that would be difficult to keep good control of and wouldn't be precise enough.
One like this...

Please give me your thoughts on exerting band saw cuz I want to learn.
Thanks

just doesn't seem practical so if you have two hands holding the saw what would be holding the colony? the inland and gryphon are stationary so you can hold the coral and maneuver it around the blade to cut what you want . kinda confused what you are asking , have you used a inland or a gryphon saw before?

 

[Reef Bullet]

You can use a saw like you have shown. However the gryphon and inland use a very small diamond blade which causes less friction creating heat like Ron said, but also reduces the possibility of injury for the user. In addition, both saws were designed for saltwater meaning less damage to the saw and little to no chance of electrocution. If you want something cheap and easy harbor freight has a bench top tile saw that works pretty well. It rusts very easily, but can be modified. Something else to remember is kerf. This refers to how much material is taken and hanging off from a cut. The gryphon and inland have very small kerf because of the blade, which also helps keep more of the expensive corals we are cutting. I hope this helps in some way.

Thanks this was very helpful. Can you not buy/use one of the very small diamond blades in the other brands of band saws?

He found someone that has a stationary band saw on a stand but it currently has a blade for cutting wood in it. I told him I would help him but I want to make sure we do it right.

Is it just that different brands use different size blades in them and the Inland and Gryphon use smaller blades than the others?

 

[Adrock]

Thanks this was very helpful. Can you not buy/use one of the very small diamond blades in the other brands of band saws?

He found someone that has a stationary band saw on a stand but it currently has a blade for cutting wood in it. I told him I would help him but I want to make sure we do it right.

Is it just that different brands use different size blades in them and the Inland and Gryphon use smaller blades than the others?

well if he is cutting wood with it it is not a wet saw u need some thing similar to the inland and gryphon it needs to be a wet saw that wont shock you when exposed to water

 

[lowbudget]

you crazy people think of crazy things to do imagine the rock gets snagged someone going to loose an eye or some teeth.

 

[Clifford]

Thanks this was very helpful. Can you not buy/use one of the very small diamond blades in the other brands of band saws?

He found someone that has a stationary band saw on a stand but it currently has a blade for cutting wood in it. I told him I would help him but I want to make sure we do it right.

Is it just that different brands use different size blades in them and the Inland and Gryphon use smaller blades than the others?

There are a ton of different band saws and different blades. The ability to use wet is major. I suspect if you find a saw that works wet and can use the small diamond the gryphon and inland will cost the same or more that those saws. The only reason I see to choose a different saw if for more uses around the house. If this is your goal than with enough thought, time, and money you could match a small blade to a multi purpose saw. First you will need to know the blade length so that it can be matched up.

 

[Reef Bullet]

I see I see. I guess I didn't realize that they weren't all made to be compatible with using water. All makes sense now. Thanks for all the help guys

 

[Adrock]

and see if we didn't love you we would let you get shocked lol

 

[pgr11]

and see if we didn't love you we would let you get shocked lol

Speak for yourself

 

[Reef Bullet]

and see if we didn't love you we would let you get shocked lol

How sweet. I love you guys too. (minus Chris) Even with all the abuse I get from you SCR guys. Lol

Speak for yourself

Super hurt :'(

 

[pgr11]

How sweet. I love you guys too. (minus Chris) Even with all the abuse I get from you SCR guys. Lol


Super hurt :'(

Don't try and gain sympathy. Your skin is much thicker than that

 

[wickedfish]

Who you kidding, like Crispy duck thin.