Cutting Animals

[akabryanhall]

I was wondering what do you use to cut up your coral? I know dremmels are quite popular, are there any that are better than others? I know some people use a wet saw, what kinds are out there?
Thanks

 

[J. Montgomery]

I use a Dremel sometimes with a diamond coated blade. Though for most stuff I use a putty knife (as a wedge to break rocks) and a razor blade.

 

[akabryanhall]

Easiest thing to frag is probably a moni cap I suppose. Reach in and snap a piece off. I've seen people frag acros with wire cutters. Anyone use a bandsaw?
I've read that a wet saw with tank water is the way to go as far as reducing stress and burning. Any truth to that?

 

[thomasdo87]

the most popular band saw and the bandsaws i see at LFS and even at shows is the inland DB-100. the cheapest ive seen its been 249.99.

 

[shapermike]

the most popular band saw and the bandsaws i see at LFS and even at shows is the inland DB-100. the cheapest ive seen its been 249.99.

I seen them on ebay for 199 new

 

[thomasdo87]

I seen them on ebay for 199 new

wow that is a sick deal. when i saw them last they were more expensive on ebay lol. gotta keep an eye out on that.

 

[akabryanhall]

What is the best Dremmel to use? I know a diamond coated blade, but the best bang for the buck?

 

[akabryanhall]

Ahhh what do you guys think of this?
NEW Portable WET TILE SAW - DIAMOND BLADE NEW DESIGN - eBay (item 190357735690 end time Dec-15-09 17:32:50 PST)

 

[stunreefer Verified Sponsor]

That would work, and I've sued one just like it many times, but the versatility of the Inland band saw is unmatched IME. You can literally cut single polyps of acans and not lose a single one if you want.

 

[akabryanhall]

Do you use the dfs 100? Anyone used this model? What is the difference between it and the db 100?

 

[OIIIIIO]

I use pruning shears for most fragging. Sometimes I get lazy and snap the frags off with my fingers.

 

[Viva'sReef]

I have both. Cordless dremel with diamond blade bit, as well as the inland diamond blade bandsaw. Since purchasing the bandsaw I rarely use my dremel anymore

 

[inactive]

12" paper cutting knife/HSS/Tungsten

 

[benny z]

someone would make a killing off an underwater dremmel!

 

[inactive]

someone would make a killing off an underwater dremmel!

Airtools.

 

[benny z]

i've thought about that, too, but saltwater and air tools = not a good mix...unless you know of something specific?

 

[inactive]

i've thought about that, too, but saltwater and air tools = not a good mix...unless you know of something specific?

Yep, stainless steel.