Description
Overview
Gemini 1052 combines the Taurus 3 Speed Blade with the flocked drive belt specified for its aggressive cutting action. The inverted tear-drop profile gives a 0.055-inch forward/backward kerf for thicker fused glass, tile and stone.
Features
- Rounded inner edge and pointed outer edge distinguish Speed from Mega.
- Aggressive grit for thicker material.
- Reinforced flocked belt is included for this blade setup.
What's Included
- One Speed Blade.
- One Kevlar-reinforced flocked drive belt.
- Two orange grommets.
Specifications
- Part: 1052
- Saw: Taurus 3
- Cross-section: Tear drop; 0.055 in. inside × 0.150 in. front to back
- Kerf: 0.055 in. when cutting forward/backward
- Maximum capacity: Up to 3/4 in.; full bench clearance requires removing stabilizer foot
- Typical blade life: Approximately 50–100 hours, dependent on material and use
Applications
Use Speed for fused glass, stained glass, ceramic tile and stone when a more aggressive cut is appropriate. It permits omnidirectional work in thin stained glass and soft wall tile, but thicker or harder materials call for forward/backward cutting.
Selection and Use
- Do not use on thin dichroic glass; the aggressive blade can chip it.
- Use the included flocked belt, and do not force the material.
- Explain the directional action before classroom use. The blade is not unbreakable.
- Maximum bench clearance does not override the requirement to use the stabilizer foot for handheld saw operation.
