surfing813 OP t1_iu6nkx4 wrote on October 28, 2022 at 11:20 PM

Reply to comment by AppearanceElegant214 in I find rocks in Florida and cut them in half. by surfing813

Check out lapidary saws. Mostly done with diamond blades and grinding wheels. One can also use a wet style tile saw for the smaller rocks. I just found this hobby, but I freaking love it! So much to learn on this globe!

Ok-Yoghurt-9976 t1_iu77p7v wrote on October 29, 2022 at 2:04 AM

Am I the only one disappointed that it was a link to their etsy store and not a photo of their lapidary workspace?

surfing813 OP t1_iu78pfv wrote on October 29, 2022 at 2:12 AM

I can relate to that. I’ve got a few homemade half laps and a diy 14” saw. I’ve a few in the works that I’m hoping will be worth a share. Safe travels!

Ok-Yoghurt-9976 t1_iu791xc wrote on October 29, 2022 at 2:15 AM

I'd love to see the saw. Especially if you rigged it together. I used to run upwards of 60" blades on bridge saws

surfing813 OP t1_iu8yvgm wrote on October 29, 2022 at 2:14 PM

Wow!! That’s dreamy. I’ll snap a pic when I get back home. All day crew regatta for my 16 year old son today.

Scrimroar t1_iuash8a wrote on October 29, 2022 at 10:07 PM

would these be good as bookends or are they on the lighter side and better as decor?

surfing813 OP t1_iub1mlf wrote on October 29, 2022 at 11:18 PM

I have several that are 1.5lbs each side. I would be happy to make a set at a larger size for you though! Thank you for the interest!