Cutting through coral skeletons

[ScottR]

I’m attempting my first cutting of a coral skeleton. The base is pretty thick. I’m just curious to know if it’s difficult to cut through with a saw. Is it like cutting through rock? Of easier?

 

[maroun.c]

Saw might be best. U could still manage it with cutters going at small parts of the branch and also by twisting and not trying to cut by the cutters, but that might be a bit more damaging to tissue

 

[Retro Reefer]

I use a heavy duty pair of wire cutters most of the time, if that doesn’t work a dremel tool with cut off wheel works.. it’s a lot easier than cutting through rock.

 

[ENVY]

Dremel tool works great. Just get a good cutting bit.

 

[hotashes]

What about wall type coral and acans etc? Are these best done using a gryphon bandsaw for example?

A.

 

[ScottR]

What about wall type coral and acans etc? Are these best done using a gryphon bandsaw for example?

A.

This is one of the corals I’ve gotta cut through. I’ll just use a hacksaw. Hopefully it works.

 

[Retro Reefer]

This is one of the corals I’ve gotta cut through. I’ll just use a hacksaw. Hopefully it works.

You will need a water cooled band saw for that and it will be a risky endeavor most likely resulting in the demise of your coral.

 

[ScottR]

You will need a water cooled band saw for that and it will be a risky endeavor most likely resulting in the demise of your coral.

Oh no!!! I was wondering if this was going to be a tough endeavor.

 

[Retro Reefer]

Oh no!!! I was wondering if this was going to be a tough endeavor.

Why do you want to cut it?

 

[ScottR]

Why do you want to cut it?

The skeleton is pointy at the bottom and can only be placed in the sand. I want to put it on rock so I need to saw it off to make it flatter. I also have a galaxea with an uneven bottom that I need to cut.

 

[Retro Reefer]

If your just cutting skeleton and not through the flesh you will be fine but you still probably need a water cooled band saw for best results.. do you have any LFS near you that specialize in corals? If so maybe they have a saw.

 

[ScottR]

If your just cutting skeleton and not through the flesh you will be fine but you still probably need a water cooled band saw for best results.. do you have any LFS near you that specialize in corals? If so maybe they have a saw.

Yeah. I’ve got a ton around me. But I’m overseas and I can’t speak their language well enough, although I can try. :confused: