How do you frag your chalices?

ptownreefer · Dec 7, 2008

Rocky Mountain Frags · Dec 7, 2008

I use a bandsaw with a diamond blade. I also make sure to give them about a 10 minute iodine dip after the cutting.

Darren · Dec 7, 2008

Caddisfly is Lugols OK? Do you dip in iodone and tank water and if so what ratio. Sorry not trying to jack your thread.

ptownreefer · Dec 7, 2008

Thanks Caddisfly! Is there a brand of iodine you recommend? Is povodone iodine or iodine tincture okay?

mrgreenthumb · Dec 7, 2008

i;ve got one of these bad boys coming my way http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=PRO37170 I will let ya know how it works!!

AquaWorldPSC · Dec 7, 2008

mrgreenthumb said:
i;ve got one of these bad boys coming my way http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=PRO37170 I will let ya know how it works!!

Definitely let me know how it works I'm considering buying one. That thing is way cool.

Rocky Mountain Frags · Dec 8, 2008

Lugols is what I use for the iodine dips. Ptownreefer, I haven't used those types of iodine before. I use two drops of the Lugols in about 1/4 gallon of water.

iani · Dec 8, 2008

mrgreenthumb said:
i;ve got one of these bad boys coming my way http://www.modelexpo-online.com/product.asp?ITEMNO=PRO37170 I will let ya know how it works!!

Wow, that one ends up being kind of pricey after adding a couple things that you will need.

MICRO BANDSAW #37172 $ 254.99
COOLANT CONTAINER FOR BANDSAW AND DISC SANDER 37.99
DIAMOND BLADE FOR BANDSAW 127.99 (keep in mind the inland db100 comes with 2 diamond blades)

= 420.97 (one blade)
= 548.96 (two blades)

You can get the inland with two blades shipped for about 200. Granted that the unit above looks better in build, the inland will do what you need for less than half the price.

Ian · Dec 8, 2008

I, like my namesake, use the inland. Along with the price, it has a 2 year warranty with great customer service...

http://www.diamond-drill-bit-and-tool.com/Diamond-Drill/Default.htm?Inland-DB100-Saw.htm

ptownreefer · Dec 8, 2008

Thanks for the help everyone. I think I need to buy an Inland. I will use the money I saved to buy more chalices. lol

macawmagic · Dec 9, 2008

so with this band saw...u cut in between all the polyps. or do you cut them in half. I've never fragged an acan before, but I wanna frag mine up so I can start trading for more! LOL

AquaWorldPSC · Dec 9, 2008

I was looking to buy a inland that's all i hear people use.

Dace · Feb 8, 2009

Wow, Do all the chalice fragers have this. what happen to the good old dremel?

Hypertek99 · Feb 8, 2009

I use the inland diamond bandsaw too. I love it. Way better than a dremel.

Reef Pets · Feb 8, 2009

Thats what I use also. The dremel works great but with a band saw you can scroll around the eyes with no problem. Also, the demel blad ewill get MUCH hotter than a band saw blade.