[Histonet] band saws

[Sean McBride]

Hi Hazel,

In my opinion, you have a few options for saws and blades but it mostly depends upon your budget and where along the process you intend to use the saw (grossing, trimming pmma blocks, cutting sections for ground work, etc.)

EXAKT corporation makes an excellent band saw that uses diamond blades, and Well corporation makes a very reputable diamond wire saw.  Both of these pieces of equipment are rather expensive, but are capable of precision work that less expensive models cannot match.  

For less precise work, I have found that Gryphon Corporation (Model C-40) and Mar-Med (Item#80) make a wonderful little diamond band saw that is very useful.  A variety of diamond and tooth blade designs are available, and the cost is quite reasonable.

I would be more than glad to give you a few pointers off line to share with you my knowledge of what works for me.  

Best regards,


~Sean McBride


Scientific Specialist
Bone Tissue Engineering Center
Carnegie Mellon Research Institute
Suite 4311
700 Technology Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15219-3124

412-268-8275 (o)
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On Mar 7, 2011, at 2:10 PM, Horn, Hazel V wrote:

> I am looking for a band saw to cut our bone tumors.  What do I need to be looking for?  Power?  Size?  Other suggestions?
> Thanks!
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> Hazel Horn
> Hazel Horn, HT/HTL (ASCP)
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