glass taurus opinion search

Hi all,

I am in the process of buying a glass saw, and I would like to have
your opinion on the 2 or 3 major models, which are Taurus 3, Inland
and Gryphon.

I would use it only to cut difficult inside curve, or sharp angle. I
do not mind paying a higher price, and get a good quality saw. As long
that it is not flimsy. For instant, I know that the taurus 3 cut in
very angle, but are the plastic gears and bushings flimsy? and are
they expensive to replace? and can I replace it myself, or if I have
to send the machine away?

I also know that the inland has a frlat blade, and this impose
limitation in curve cutting.

There is another type ( I do not know which brand) has a reciprocle
(??) 2 or 3'' long wire. These wires get dull faster than the Taurus
circular wire, but are less expensive.

I know some of you have tested more than one model, Could you please
give me your advice.

than you for your help

Marc

"marc" wrote in message
m...
Hi all,

I am in the process of buying a glass saw, and I would like to have
your opinion on the 2 or 3 major models, which are Taurus 3, Inland
and Gryphon.

I would use it only to cut difficult inside curve, or sharp angle. I
do not mind paying a higher price, and get a good quality saw. As long
that it is not flimsy. For instant, I know that the taurus 3 cut in
very angle, but are the plastic gears and bushings flimsy? and are
they expensive to replace? and can I replace it myself, or if I have
to send the machine away?

I also know that the inland has a frlat blade, and this impose
limitation in curve cutting.

There is another type ( I do not know which brand) has a reciprocle
(??) 2 or 3'' long wire. These wires get dull faster than the Taurus
circular wire, but are less expensive.

I know some of you have tested more than one model, Could you please
give me your advice.

than you for your help

Marc

All these saws are toys that you may use a couple times a year. That said
the Taurus 2 is the best machine, at the best price of the bunch right now.

--
JK Sinrod
Sinrod Stained Glass Studios
http://www.sinrodstudios.com/
Coney Island Memories
www.sinrodstudios.com/coneymemories/

i'd be willing to let my taurus 2.2 go for 100$ but only to someone
special... m

"marc" wrote in message
m...
Hi all,

I am in the process of buying a glass saw, and I would like to have
your opinion on the 2 or 3 major models, which are Taurus 3, Inland
and Gryphon.

I would use it only to cut difficult inside curve, or sharp angle. I
do not mind paying a higher price, and get a good quality saw. As long
that it is not flimsy. For instant, I know that the taurus 3 cut in
very angle, but are the plastic gears and bushings flimsy? and are
they expensive to replace? and can I replace it myself, or if I have
to send the machine away?

I also know that the inland has a frlat blade, and this impose
limitation in curve cutting.

There is another type ( I do not know which brand) has a reciprocle
(??) 2 or 3'' long wire. These wires get dull faster than the Taurus
circular wire, but are less expensive.

I know some of you have tested more than one model, Could you please
give me your advice.

than you for your help

Marc

"Michele Blank" wrote in message
...
i'd be willing to let my taurus 2.2 go for 100$ but only to someone
special... m

Someone with $100 IS special...

The best saw is the one you decide not to buy. Instead of investing
money in a saw, invest your time learning how to cut.

My saw is the single must useless tool I've ever bought. It's only
current function is as a door stop. If you decide to go ahead and buy
a ringsaw, it'll make a great ship's anchor (the ring is a handy place
to tie a rope)

All depends on what he want to use the saw for? He might be into
fusing and I can tell you, a swa can be rather handy for that. As for
the stained glass side, he might be using a lot of heavy textured
glass like some of the herringbones from Uro and a saw can actually be
an investment for not wasting expensive glass. Also, a saw can be good
for eliminating unnecessary waste if you're short on glass. all in
all, it depends on exactly what he's doing.

Andy
Neoglassic Studio

(Dennis Brady) wrote in message . com...
The best saw is the one you decide not to buy. Instead of investing
money in a saw, invest your time learning how to cut.

My saw is the single must useless tool I've ever bought. It's only
current function is as a door stop. If you decide to go ahead and buy
a ringsaw, it'll make a great ship's anchor (the ring is a handy place
to tie a rope)

"Andy" wrote in message
om...
All depends on what he want to use the saw for? He might be into
fusing and I can tell you, a swa can be rather handy for that. As for
the stained glass side, he might be using a lot of heavy textured
glass like some of the herringbones from Uro and a saw can actually be
an investment for not wasting expensive glass. Also, a saw can be good
for eliminating unnecessary waste if you're short on glass. all in
all, it depends on exactly what he's doing.

Andy
Neoglassic Studio


I agree. After pooh poohing the saw for years I finally broke down and
used it. Sure I can cut and break inside curves with the best of them, but
why take longer than the few seconds it does using the saw? Time is money,
and I can tell you that my saw was well paid for in time saved for one big
window. I also can now design much quicker witjhout worrying about the
breakout lines.

--
JK Sinrod
Sinrod Stained Glass Studios
www.sinrodstudios.com
Coney Island Memories
www.sinrodstudios.com/coneymemories

(Andy) wrote in message . com...
All depends on what he want to use the saw for? He might be into
fusing and I can tell you, a swa can be rather handy for that. As for
the stained glass side, he might be using a lot of heavy textured
glass like some of the herringbones from Uro and a saw can actually be
an investment for not wasting expensive glass. Also, a saw can be good
for eliminating unnecessary waste if you're short on glass. all in
all, it depends on exactly what he's doing.

Andy
Neoglassic Studio

(Dennis Brady) wrote in message . com...
The best saw is the one you decide not to buy. Instead of investing
money in a saw, invest your time learning how to cut.

My saw is the single must useless tool I've ever bought. It's only
current function is as a door stop. If you decide to go ahead and buy
a ringsaw, it'll make a great ship's anchor (the ring is a handy place
to tie a rope)

Thank you Denis and all for your opinion.
As I was explaining, I would think with a saw, cutting an inside curve
half the diameter of a quarter would speed me up. Presently, I am
cutting as much as possible and then finish the job with the grinder.
If I am cuting a large piece contouring a grape bunch, their are many
of those inside curves.

From what I read, it ist better to continous as is, right?

Thanks for your reply

Marc

The originally posted query was pretty specific about what the saw was
wanted for and didn't include any of the things you suggest a saw is
suitable for.

I agree a saw is great for cutting fused glass that's too thick to be
cut by hand and it's handy for cutting heavily textured glass. Other
than that, the only people I believe would suggest a beginner (and
there can be no doubt the original poster was a beginner) buy a saw is
someone trying to sell one.

The original poster enquired exlusively and specifically about cuts
that are difficult (if not impossible) to cut without a saw. I
suggest that any cut that can't be cut without a saw shouldn't have
been cut at all.

Michelle could you contact me through the following email -
. I would like to have more info on your saw
which you offered to sell

Marc

"Michele Blank" wrote in message ...
i'd be willing to let my taurus 2.2 go for 100$ but only to someone
special... m

"marc" wrote in message
m...
Hi all,

I am in the process of buying a glass saw, and I would like to have
your opinion on the 2 or 3 major models, which are Taurus 3, Inland
and Gryphon.

I would use it only to cut difficult inside curve, or sharp angle. I
do not mind paying a higher price, and get a good quality saw. As long
that it is not flimsy. For instant, I know that the taurus 3 cut in
very angle, but are the plastic gears and bushings flimsy? and are
they expensive to replace? and can I replace it myself, or if I have
to send the machine away?

I also know that the inland has a frlat blade, and this impose
limitation in curve cutting.

There is another type ( I do not know which brand) has a reciprocle
(??) 2 or 3'' long wire. These wires get dull faster than the Taurus
circular wire, but are less expensive.

I know some of you have tested more than one model, Could you please
give me your advice.

than you for your help

Marc