The difference that a tile saw can make to shape up rocks PRIOR to tumbling. This can help take weeks off of tumbling time in Stage 1. I'm sure many already know this, but wanted to show the difference for people just getting into tumbling :) couple of agates ...
Cutting Montana Agate on a Tile Saw. - YouTube
Cutting Agates with Saw | Exposing Bands Inside Lake Superior Agates & Chalcedony | Lapidary - YouTube
CUTTING UP STONES ON THE TILE SAW - YouTube
TILE SAW vs AGATES! Cutting and exposing beautiful minerals - YouTube
Cutting Lake Superior Agates & Finding *AMAZING* Bands Inside! Lapidary Saw (10-inch) - YouTube
Techniques for Collectors : Cutting On a Budget... a SMALL Budget...