[Jewelry making - Article 00534] - Re: [Orchid] Taurus 3 ring saw

[Hans Durstling]

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Hi Connie,

    I'm not sure if I can add a lot that will be helpful, but I worked
    with and demonstrated the Taurus 3 once or twice a day last year at
    Tucson at the Alpha Supply booth. I would not use it for cutting
    large amounts/areas of thick agate, say quarter inch. Half that
    thickness, though, it is wonderfully effective; even more so for
    softer materials like glass and tile. The slim ring if I remember it
    correctly was a comparatively recent introduction and at that time
    there were still some issues with its tendency to cut into the drive
    belt; whether and how these have been resolved I do not know. As far
    as service goes I cannot imagine you'd get better service from
    anyone than you'd get from Alpha (dealer, not manufacturer). Caveat:
    I did work for that company. But that being said they're a
    singularly likeable bunch. So much so that I'm tempted to launch
    into some character sketches. But no, best we not, best we not. 

Cheers,
Hans Durstling
Moncton Canada
(And you think YOU are in the boonies?)

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