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Granite cut by wire-saw
Granite cut by wire-saw
Granite cut by wire-saw

Granite cut by wire-saw

Manufacturer
Date1983
Object NameSample
Mediumgranite
ClassificationsGranite Industry
AcquisitionPresented in 1983.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS004763.4
Keywords
About MeOne of six samples of sawn granite illustrating the effect of different sawing technologies.

This one was cut by a wire saw, which used carborundum as an abrasive (instead of iron shot).
Exhibitions
Image Not Available for Granite cut by wire-saw and small diamond circular saw
Granite cut by wire-saw and small diamond circular saw
John Fyfe Ltd
1983
Granite cut by large diameter circular diamond saw
Granite cut by large diameter circular diamond saw
John Fyfe Ltd
1983
Image Not Available for Granite cut by twin-blade diamond circular saw
Granite cut by twin-blade diamond circular saw
John Fyfe Ltd
1983
Image Not Available for Thin section of granite cut by diamond circular saw
Thin section of granite cut by diamond circular saw
John Fyfe Ltd
1983
Granite cut by multi-blade frame saw using steel shot
Granite cut by multi-blade frame saw using steel shot
John Fyfe Ltd
1983
Image Not Available for Quarry And Yards
Quarry And Yards
John Fyfe Ltd
1960s
Model Thistle Saw (Short 2 Wire Saw)
Model Thistle Saw (Short 2 Wire Saw)
George Cassie & Son Ltd
1960-1979
Image Not Available for Straight cut gang saw catalogue
Straight cut gang saw catalogue
George Cassie & Son Ltd
Image Not Available for Straight cut gang saw catalogue
Straight cut gang saw catalogue
George Cassie & Son Ltd
Image Not Available for Sawn Kemnay Granite
Sawn Kemnay Granite
Kemnay Quarry, Paradise Hill
c. 1950
Wire From Wire Saw
Wire From Wire Saw
1960-1979
Image Not Available for Drawing No. S.D. 124 Granite Frame Saw. Str. Cut. General Arrangement
Drawing No. S.D. 124 Granite Frame Saw. Str. Cut. General Arrangement
George Cassie & Son Ltd
1959
Image Not Available for Frame Saw Saw Grips
Frame Saw Saw Grips
George Cassie & Son Ltd
1960s
Image Not Available for Frame Saw Saw Blade Frame
Frame Saw Saw Blade Frame
George Cassie & Son Ltd
1960s
Image Not Available for Frame Saw Cast Iron Bracket
Frame Saw Cast Iron Bracket
George Cassie & Son Ltd
1960s
Image Not Available for Jig For Setting Diamond Inserts In Straight Saw
Jig For Setting Diamond Inserts In Straight Saw
D. Ruddiman Ltd.
1950-1980
Image Not Available for Frame Saw Pump
Frame Saw Pump
George Cassie & Son Ltd
1960s
Image Not Available for Frame Saw Bogie Details
Frame Saw Bogie Details
George Cassie & Son Ltd
1960s
Image Not Available for Frame Saw Drive and Feed
Frame Saw Drive and Feed
George Cassie & Son Ltd
1960s
Image Not Available for Frame Saw Raising and Lowering Mechanism
Frame Saw Raising and Lowering Mechanism
George Cassie & Son Ltd
1960s
Image Not Available for Frame Saw Raise and Lower Mechanism
Frame Saw Raise and Lower Mechanism
George Cassie & Son Ltd
1960s
Image Not Available for Frame Saw Suspension Rods
Frame Saw Suspension Rods
George Cassie & Son Ltd
1960s
Image Not Available for Frame Saw Feed
Frame Saw Feed
George Cassie & Son Ltd
1960s
Image Not Available for Frame Saw Guard
Frame Saw Guard
George Cassie & Son Ltd
1960s