
Cold working: Revolution XT Tile Saw review
I usually save all my cold working on
my dichroic glass jewelry for one day of the week and do it for about 8-10 hours straight. Cold working is not my favorite thing to do. I often receive emails on how I shape my pieces since my fused glass pieces are so thick.
I would not be able to have such thick pieces and cut them without some serious equipment. I thought I would share with you my personal opinion on the Revolution XT Saw by Gemini. This saw allows me flexibility with my pieces. I have been using this saw for 2 years. It is a workhorse and can cut through anything, however, this is a high maintenance saw. I paid 1350.00 for the saw. The replacement parts are hard to find and they are expensive. A blade costs about 150.00, replacement kit is about 300.00 and I would suggest replacing the saw blade 3-4 times a year.
www.hisglassworks.com has most of the parts. There customer service is excellent and they have fast shipping.
Cleaning this saw, is not fun. It is a major chore, but doable on your own.
The good stuff...this saw can cut through 6 and 7 layer pieces with precision and little glass chipping. The
diamond blades last a long time and I usually cut 100 pieces or more. It is very safe and comfortable to use. In addition, this is a heavy, sturdy piece of equipment and has a self contained
water pump. What does this mean? It means I use it INSIDE my studio with little water mess.
Does anyone else use this particular saw, or a similar one? Please comment if you do. I would love to hear your experiences.
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www.aaeglass.com to view examples.