Do you need expensive saw to frag?

[jmichaelh7]

I have multi head torch’s and hammers I want to frag. Do I need to buy a $300-$400 saw for this?

 

[Camaro Show Corals]

I have multi head torch’s and hammers I want to frag. Do I need to buy a $300-$400 saw for this?

Really depends on how split they are, saws are a huge improvement in ease of cutting and I get cleaner and healthier frags with less heal time. I could never cut half of the frags I cut without my saw. If you have long stocks then you may be able to get by with bone cutters but if they are barley split then a saw will be the way to go

 

[Greg P]

I just use bone cutters. Don't try to cut through the whole branch in one go as you'll shatter it. Instead, nip away at the outside and it will eventually break away.

 

[jmichaelh7]

Really depends on how split they are, saws are a huge improvement in ease of cutting and I get cleaner and healthier frags with less heal time. I could never cut half of the frags I cut without my saw. If you have long stocks then you may be able to get by with bone cutters but if they are barley split then a saw will be the way to go

Man those are expensive lol. I guess you commit or don’t

 

[Saltyreef]

I frag with a dremel and a diamond wheel.
A gryphon wil be on my christmas list for santy clawz though ;)

 

[acanman]

You can buy a good band saw for under 200 at home depot or lowes

 

[TheDragonsReef]

Dont use bone cutters it can shatter the skeleton, you dont need a band saw but you need a cutting tool like a dremal, or hand saw

 

[Saltyreef]

You can buy a good ban saw for under 200 at home depot or lowes

Id be weary of using a traditional band saw.

 

[acanman]

I do it all the time doesn't put off anymore moisture than spraying a blade with lube when it gets warm cutting steal or something

 

[Saltyreef]

I do it all the time doesn't put off anymore moisture than spraying a blade with lube when it gets warm cutting steal or something

Its salt water though so unless youre cleaning it after each use, youll end up with some good corrosion.

I cant even wipe my bone cutters after each use LOL.

 

[acanman]

Of course I clean it lol

 

[Saltyreef]

Of course I clean it lol

I need you over here asap. I have about an inch of saw dust on my tablesaw lol

 

[zalick]

As for branching hammers, I’ve always just snapped with my fingers. Dozens and dozens of times. Never had an issue.

 

[jmichaelh7]

I frag with a dremel and a diamond wheel.
A gryphon wil be on my christmas list for santy clawz though ;)

I see this on homedepot for $109.

Did you just change the blade?

 

[jmichaelh7]

Id be weary of using a traditional band saw.

Why is that? Is there specific requirements that are needed with a saw for corals, that a typical band saw wouldn't have?

 

[jmichaelh7]

Dont use bone cutters it can shatter the skeleton, you dont need a band saw but you need a cutting tool like a dremal, or hand saw

i see a few at homedepot. I need to do a little research on the recovery method after fragging.

Do you know off bat any medicine or dips that need to be given to a freshly cut coral?

 

[NoahLikesFish]

Can you use a hacksaw to frag coral

 

[Saltyreef]

Why is that? Is there specific requirements that are needed with a saw for corals, that a typical band saw wouldn't have?

There is a handful of features the gryphon aqua saw has that a traditonal band saw does not.
Its not necissarily absolutely needed but its designed for this specific purpose.
Corrosion resistance, water reservoir, motor located at the top, away from any water.....

As said before i use a dremel tool.
But i also use the flex extension so theres no danger of salt spray fouling up the motor/shaft.

 

[TheDragonsReef]

i see a few at homedepot. I need to do a little research on the recovery method after fragging.

Do you know off bat any medicine or dips that need to be given to a freshly cut coral?

I personally do an iodine dip from seachem