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Granite cut by wire-saw and small diamond circular saw
Image Not Available for Granite cut by wire-saw and small diamond circular saw

Granite cut by wire-saw and small diamond circular saw

Date1983
Object NameSample
Mediumgranite
ClassificationsGranite Industry
AcquisitionPresented in 1983.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS004763.5
Keywords
About MeSix samples of sawn granite illustrating the effect of different sawing technologies:

1. stone sawn by 2.5 metre circular diamond saw
2. sawn by twin-blade diamond circular saw
3. sawn stone - cut by multi-blade frame saw using steel shot
4. sawn by wire-saw
5. granite cut by wire-saw & edges done by small diamond circular saw
6. thin section of granite cut by diamond circular saw
Granite cut by wire-saw
John Fyfe Ltd
1983
Model Thistle Saw (Short 2 Wire Saw)
George Cassie & Son Ltd
1960-1979