10" Slab saw
SKU: 31-001
Our American-made 10″ slab saw is a powerful, economical saw machine that is used for slabbing larger rocks, minerals and glass into more manageable pieces. This saw includes TWO different types of 10″ saw blades to best-suit your cutting material; one notched diamond saw blade and one sintered diamond saw blade. Saws are available with or without the saw vise accessory.
The Hi-Tech Diamond 10" slab saw is manufactured with a 5/8" arbor and will accept any 10" saw blade that has a 5/8" arbor. The large, removable saw table gives you plenty of room and allows for some carving ability, measuring 19-3/4" L X 12" W. The housing is made of unbreakable, cross-linked polyethylene that makes it rustproof and easy to clean. Installed in each slab saw is a 1/3 hp motor to provide plenty of strength for large cuts, delivering a speed of 1,725 rpm. The coolant reservoir is built right into the base of the machine. Simply drain the reservoir with the built-in drain plug, which makes cleanup fast and easy. The splash guard that comes with the machine keeps water off you and on your piece, making it easier for you to work.
This Hi-Tech Diamond 10" slab saw machine comes with TWO different types of 10" saw blades to best-suit your cutting material. The notched diamond saw blade is designed for slabbing large rocks and minerals such as agates, jades and geodes, while the sintered diamond saw blade is designed for cutting large pieces of glass, topaz, quartz and fine agates.
Electricity supply
Make sure you choose the right power supply for your machine. The 220 volt models are available only for overseas customers that require 220V - 240V power supply. All 220 volt models are manufactured with this CE rated, Type F plug (see below):
Important purchasing note
If you would like to purchase a 220V - 240V model of this saw, please contact us at (630) 596-9909 or sales@hitechdiamond.com.
International customers
We are not responsible for any import duties or customs charges. Any such fees incurred to receive your package are not covered by us. Please consult your country's customs policy for more information.
10" slab saw includes
- 10" x .031" x .044" diamond saw blade
- 10" x .031" x .038" sintered diamond saw blade
- Black spray shield
- Allen wrench
- Hi-Tech Diamond waterproof apron
- Complete written and visual instruction manual
- One-year manufacturer warranty
10" slab saw specifications
- Machine dimensions: 19" L X 21" W X 12" H
- Machine weight: 35 lbs
- Saw housing construction: rustproof, cross-linked polyethylene
- Motor type: 1/3 hp motor
- Motor voltage: 115V or 220V
- Saw blade height: 3-3/4"
- Saw blade depth: 9-3/4"
- Country of origin: U.S.A.
- Shipped from: U.S.A.
Optional accessories
The 10" slab saw is available with or without the saw vise. This useful accessory is a precision tool that secures and holds your valuable material while you cut. All you have to do is manually advance the carriage to feed your material into the saw blade. This is a great tool if you don’t want your hands near the blade or if you require very precise cuts. Installation is fast and easy. Make sure to check out our other useful saw accessory, the saw fence!
Extended warranty program
You’re about to make a smart investment by purchasing a Hi-Tech Diamond 10" slab saw machine so protect it with our extended warranty program. Our extended warranties extend the one-year manufacturer warranty that is included with the 10" slab saw. Choose from either a one- or two-year warranty extension. We recommend purchasing this extended warranty at the same time you purchase your Hi-Tech Diamond machine.
Customer Reviews
I purchased the saw, fence and vise. I can not get the fence to fit into the holes in the table. The plastic table flexes when you try to install it and I'm worried about breaking the table. I tried taking the table off and pushing it in while supporting the other side, but I still could not get it to fit. I gave up trying to test it during my first session. The vise installed just fine, but it gets in the way every time you try to take the table on and off. The nuts to tighten and loosen the vise are small and difficult to use. In addition, I found the saw did not cut well while using the vise and had much better luck manually feeding the rocks. I am disappointed in the flimsy plastic top. When I cut rocks, it sags and touches the arbor creating a lot of noise and vibration. After my first use one of the corner spacers came off. The saw cuts rock, but for $1000 I expected all of the pieces to fit and work properly.
Hi Matthew - Thank you for your valued feedback. We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing some difficulty with our saw fence. We encourage you to reach out to us so that we can address your concerns. Our email address is sales@hitechdiamond.com and our phone number is (630) 596-9909. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you.
I got my saw just in time for Easter. So when my grandkids got to my house we cut open Thunder eggs! Probably going to be a new tradition. They loved it.
Overall this is an OK lapidary saw. I like the drain plug that allows for quick draining of the tank. The down side is that it seems to overheat on a consistent basis which necessitates having to wait the recommended 30 minutes each time this happens. My research suggests that this is because this saw is a direct drive as opposed to a pully drive system. Even after ensuring that the recommended regions were coated with an appropriate oil the drive still shuts off after limited use. This is especially true when cutting harder stones such as agates or jasper. It also tends to spray coolant everywhere. A spray hood would be a nice addition.
Hi Richard - Thank you for your valued feedback. In regards to a spray hood, our product development team is working on a prototype for this. We hope to have it available within this year.
Very happy with the Hi-Tech 10 inch Slab Saw! It was missing the screw that attaches the brass bit at the end of the arber, but was an easy fix! The one and only negitive thing about this machine is the stopping plug for draining the water. If I can make a constructive suggestion! I think it would be a great idea to atach a screw and chain to the stopper that is attached to the machine. Will prevent it from becoming lost or misplaced! Other then that the machine is a quality product at a fair price! Would recomend it to people looking for a 10 inch Slab saw.
Hi Paul - We are so happy to hear that you are happy with your 10' saw! We would also like to thank you for your constructive feedback regarding the drain plug. We forwarded your comments to our product development team for a further look.
After finally receiving replacement parts I was able to use the saw yesterday with no issues. Customer support was friendly and helpful in getting my issue resolved. The saw cuts well and I am enjoying using it.