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[sealdaddy]

I was recently given a tile saw, but want more cutting height with it than the 1 3/8" you get with a 7" blade.
Has anyone here ever converted a 7" tile saw to use 8" lapidary blades?

thanks

[Phishisgroovin]

depending on the saw type slide or drop.
it shouldnt be a big deal, if its a slide saw just be careful the larger blade doesnt hit the pan.

[lithicbeads]

There will be more torque on the motor also so it may stress it if you get too much force into the blade. I assume you have to extend the slot in the table  and of course remember Randy's advice.

[sealdaddy]

depending on the saw type slide or drop.
it shouldnt be a big deal, if its a slide saw just be careful the larger blade doesnt hit the pan.

It has the blade coming Up thru the table.  Not on rails above the table.

[Phishisgroovin]

so just mount it, if it clears the bottom of the pan you are golden.

If not, put some feet on the base and take a hammer to the bottom and round it out under the blade to make clearance = farm fix lol!