Lortone 18 inch Saw

Lortone slab saws are meticulously designed and constructed for long life and ease of operation. Designed for use with oil as a coolant to deliver the best in cutting speed and blade life. 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 9 1/2" to 19 1/4" per hour. Large cast aluminum vise opens to 7" 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!

Slab Saw Buying Tips

1) Decide what you need
Are you planning on slabbing small to moderate sized geodes and rough? A 10" or 12" saw with power feed will work well. Do you need to cut large cross sections on a production basis? Choose an 18" variable feed saw.

2) Realize that there are trade-offs
Understand that every rock will cut differently and that every customer demands different results. Thin blades will wander more than heavier, sturdier blades. Hard rock demands premium oil coolant. Fast feed rates can mean greater chance of blade damage if something slips or breaks during the cut. Do some homework and be willing to sacrifice some things to get what's really important.

3) Pay attention to the blade
Before any other components, go for the best blade that you can afford. The blade will dictate the resulting smoothness and flatness and is crucial in getting a good cut.