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Slab Saws

Ed's House of Gems offers slab saws in sizes ranging from 10" to 18"  The slab saw is the backbone of any lapidary setup.  12" and 14" are popular sizes for cutting jewelry size slabs.  18" and larger are used for cutting bookends and other large specimen pieces such as petrified wood.

 

 

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LS10C
A compact 10" saw with fixed rate power feed and easily adjusted cross feed. Detachable coolant tray makes for easy cleaning and the top mounted motor saves bench space. Includes 10" EXP Smooth-Cut Blade and 1/3 hp motor. Use with Oil Only!    

LS12C
This quiet, fully enclosed, professional quality 12" saw is a real workhorse. It features a  fixed rate power feed with full hinged hood to reduce oil mist. Large capacity vise can hold up to 4½" x 7" rough. The coolant tray detaches for easy cleaning. Includes 12" EXP Smooth-Cut Blade and 1/3 hp motor. Use with Oil only!    

 

 

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LSS-14P Panther
This 14" high-performance slab saw cuts the hardest agate at twice the speed of standard saws. Features a 14" PANTHER premium blade and fast fixed rate power feed of 17½ inches per hour. Sealed high-performance bearings and rugged 5½" x 6½" capacity vise are standard. Complete with 14" EXP Smooth-Cut Blade and 1/2 hp motor. Use with Oil only!  

 

 

LS18
A rugged, accurate, economical 18" slab saw proven by years of trouble free performance in commercial operations. The frame, drive guard, and tank are of heavy gauge welded steel. The side window allows convenient monitoring of the cut. Adjustable feed rate of 9½" to 19¼" per hour. Large cast aluminum vise opens to 7¼" and rolls smoothly on steel carriage ways. Includes cutoff and safety switches, sealed ball bearings, 3/4" arbor, and 2" drain. Complete with 18" standard blade and 1/2 hp heavy duty motor. Use with Oil only!     

 

Galaxy Slab Saws

Galaxy slab saws are manufactured of top-quality steel and cast iron parts at the Barranca Diamond Products plant in Gardena, CA. The carriage rock vise employs a bronze clutch screw feed system powered by a continuous duty drip proof thermal-protected electric motor. The motor powers a screw drive system with automatic shutoff. Large capacity oil/sludge reservoir uses a splash-style lubrication, flushing and cooling system.
Model #    SS14    SS18    SS24    SS30

Motor Mfg.   Leeson   Baldor   Baldor   Baldor

Horsepower   3/4 Hp   1.5 Hp   1.5 Hp   2 Hp

Voltage   120V   120V   120V   220V

Hertz   60Hz   60Hz   60Hz   60Hz

Amperage   5.5   5.5   8   11

Blade Capacity   12"–14"   16"–20"   20"–24"   24"–30"

Depth Of Cut   4.5"–5.5"   5.75"–7.5"   7.5"–9"   9"–12"

Vise Opening   5"   8"   17"   17"


 
Model #    SS14    SS18    SS18    SS24    SS30

Blade   14" 301   18" 303   20" 303   24" 303   24" 301

Shipping Weight   350 lbs.   580 lbs.   580 lbs.   720 lbs.   750 lbs.

Part #   8302014   8302018   8302020   8302024   8302030


220 volt 50 or 60 Hz motors are available for export customers by special order at additional cost.
Depth of cut depends on the diameter of blade in use.
Warranty Period: 1 year from date of purchase against all manufacturing or material defects.
Manufacturing period (approximate) from date of order: 5-6 weeks.
Shipping: prepaid or freight collect - common carrier.
Crating charge varies based on equipment selection and size.