Masonry Magazine October 2007 Page. 32
SAWS AND BLADES
Any time a job calls for no grout lines or very limited grout lines - in other words, they're using very expensive materials - you have to have a saw that cuts absolutely precise," he says.
This saw, which fits up to a 12-inch blade, will cut plus or minus 7/1,000 on a six-inch cut. "That's really unheard of in this business," Steiner says. This stability and reliability is due in part to the Rocket's accurate and stable conveyor cart; it never gets out of alignment, according to Steiner.
The meticulousness of the machine also can be attributed to the manufacturing process. Each saw is hand built using precision-cut, extruded aluminum. "Everything fits together like an aircraft frame," Steiner says. In fact, each Rocket 3600 is made in Seattle for DITEQ by a company founded by aircraft engineers. Who else would know more about fine craftsmanship and tight tolerances?
Aluminum certainly seems to be the metal du jour for manufacturing hard-working, professional-grade tools and equipment. The Ridgid Tool Co. recently introduced a new wet tile/stone saw that is designed for continuous, all-day use. The saw's key components are made from cast aluminum for durability and long life. The Ridgid 10-inch wet tile/stone saw (model WTS2000L) features an adjustable laser guideline to improve cutting accuracy and reduce waste. And, the saw features an integrated folding stand with wheels for easy set up and mobility.
The saw has a large cutting capacity (24 inches for rip cuts and 18 inches for diagonal cuts) and a plunge cut feature with easy-to-use depth stop and depth adjustment knobs. It comes with a high-quality, 10-inch diamond blade.
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