Hi-Tech Diamond - 6" Lapidary Equipment - Lapidary Saw for Cutting Rocks, Glass Cutting, Trimming, Sawing Machine - Rock Cutting Saw, Stone Cutter - Includes TWO 6" Diamond Blades

This is my first trim saw and I definitely see it as an entry level saw. I was very pleased with the easy set-up and everything worked right from the start. I am only cutting smaller rocks, no much bigger than 2-3 inches, so this really works well for me. I think it is a step up from the lower Chinese models sold here, and the build quality is good. It is pretty quiet for a saw so that is a plus to me. Since I have it in my garage next to a wall, I did put a clear Lexan home-made splash screen behind the machine to protect the wall from any potential water splashing. I have not used it too much so far but am very pleased with it so far. It works for me as a beginner so it should work for anyone else too.

The blades that come with it are for very small stones. They are thin, purchase a better blades at the same time. Otherwise it’s a grate saw, very quiet, barely hear motor. Water spraying is minimal, but I recommend a plexiglass cover or diverter in front.

Top of the line product. Top notch professional customer support. Wouldn’t buy anything else.This machine rocks! Ok to be fair it cuts rocks, but it rocks at cutting rocks

Saw cuts well, got a bit wet when I first started it; the guard is there for a reason so put it down when you first start the saw. I wish it had a drain on the front with some kind of valve. It has to be unplugged and carried somewhere to dump out the water when you’re done for the day. It is fairly light and easy enough to handle, but the water pours off a little messy with the vice mounts in the corner. The vice takes some getting used to but holds stones well enough. Very quiet in operation. It is made out of heavy duty plastic and the build quality is good. It’s as accurate as you are but easy to cut a straight line by hand or with the vice. Compared to the other saws out there this a good deal at $600. I think some improvements could be made in the design like molding a drain into it etc.

awesome saw- should have bought one earlier! easy to use - strong motor

Works great. Should have bought the bigger version though.

This Hi-Tech Diamond 6” trim saw arrived well packed and was easy to put together and learn to use. It is definitely a great addition to my rock collecting hobby. Now I can see what is inside my rocks as well a trim them down to use for jewelry making! This saw was an excellent choice for my shop as it doesn’t take too much room on the workbench nor does the spray go everywhere when used. There is definitely spray from the water on the blade, but is directional and easily cleaned. It would be nice if the water basin for the saw had a drain plug, but I can scoop out most of the dirty water and dry the rest of the basin with an old shop towel for a relatively quick cleanup.

This was the best price saved for $70.00 quality is good. But, the package was missing one of the saw blades. So, my saving will be reduced since I have to buy the other blade.