- Hey, it's Thomas here.
And today we're gonna be taking a look
at Inland's DB-100 diamond-bladed wet band saw.
And I've used plenty of wet band saws in the past
for cutting up big thick, chunky coral colonies
so you can get those nice precision cuts
and even make circles around those Micromussa polyps
and stuff like that.
And I gotta say Inland's saw might just be,
might just be the best option for the average reefer
for a few notable reasons.
So, let's dig into it.
There are lots of great fragging tools out there
from scalpels to bone cutters.
But when you have really thick SPS, chunky LPS,
or even matting softies,
like zooas that are growing on a rock,
one of the best tools out there
to get a clean, accurate, and quick-healing cut
is a wet diamond blade band saw.
Any serious fragging operation
is going to have a band saw
as a key part of their arsenal.
They are simply the best at fragging things
like Acanthastrea, Micromussa, Favia,
Favites, thick-tabling Acropora,
and even chalice and plating monties.
But also, because the water on the blade,
it keeps the corals cool during the cutting process,
which would otherwise generate a ton of heat,
will also washing away grit, mucus,
and bits of coral flesh so that the cuts are clean and free
from debris that could otherwise
hinder that healing process.
Inland's DB-100 is a great option for reefers
looking for an at-home fragging saw
that's not only functional, but also compact,
easy to set up, easy to use,
and simply does a great job of making clean,
intentional cuts on coral skeletons
up to three inches thick
while keeping the newly cut edges clean from debris.
Whether you want to make a straight cut or a zigzag
or make curved cuts between individual heads on your LPS,
this wet diamond blade band saw
is going to be up for the task.
But before I can show you how it works,
we're going to have to get it out of this box.
In the box, you'll find the DB-100 saw
with a blade partially installed,
the worktop or platform,
the pre-assembled reservoir and guide,
the drain tubing,
a small package that includes the blade insert,
some nylon screws, a hex wrench,
and you'll also get an Inland waterproof drop sheet
as well as a package with the instructions
and registration information.
The DB-100 is a pretty compact saw
sitting at 13 inches long
by 10 inches wide and 18 inches high
and weighs only 10 pounds,
which makes it a pretty convenient size
for the average reefer to have around the house.
The work top of the saw is nine inches
by 10 and three quarter inches,
which is a decent amount of space.
And there's enough vertical clearance
for the blade to cut corals up to three inches thick.
To power that diamond blade,
the DB-100 has a controllable motor
that runs up to 3,600 RPM
and the saw made from a durable composite plastic
that will not rust, which is super important
since it's going to be in contact with water,
you know, being a wet saw and all.
It's bound to happen.
Beyond the ability to adjust the speed of the motor
and the overall compact size of the DB-101,
one feature that sets it apart
from other popular band saws that reefers use
is the fact that it does not recirculate the used water.
Instead, the DB-100 has a drain hose
that allows water to drain to a container like a bucket
and constantly drips new RODI water onto the blade.
The benefit here is that
that milky water filled with the calcium carbonate grit
and quarrel flesh and mucus doesn't end up
being re-circulated along with the water
back onto your coral cutting,
ultimately making for cleaner cuts
and less chance for that fresh coral frag
to get damaged by excess grit or mucus
from the previous coral.
When you first get it out of the box,
there is a little bit of assembly required,
but nothing crazy.
The DB-100 comes nearly completely set up.
You just need to attach the worktop,
seat the blade onto the wheels,
insert the leather blade wiper,
attach the reservoir and hoses,
install the blade insert on the worktop,
and you're done with assembly.
The blade is held in place by two wheels.
And if the blade doesn't want to stay put,
you may also need to make small adjustments
to the top wheel via the thumbscrew on the back.
Next, fill the reservoir with RODI water,
adjust the flow, and you're all set.
But before you start cutting,
play it safe and wear safety glasses or goggles,
and some well-fitting nitrile gloves.
Inland also provides a drop sheet
so you can cover your work surface,
but it's also a great idea to place the saw
on top of a shallow pan or bin to catch any drips.
Also, don't forget to place the drain hose in a bucket.
And I also like to have a jug of RODI
so I can top up that reservoir as needed
for longer fragging sessions.
Once you're all done with your cutting,
cleanup is really easy.
Because the DB-100 doesn't recirculate water,
you don't need to carry the saw to a sink to dump it out.
Instead, I like to use a spray bottle
from the dollar store to spritz down
the inside of the saw with RODI
and allow the runoff to land in the tray
or the bin that the saw's sitting in.
Give it a quick pat dry,
and it is ready to be stored
until the next fragging session.
So, if you're ready to step up your fragging game
and the DB-100 matches your reefing mantra,
you can pick one up for yourself by clicking right here.
(microphone static)
I still can't believe that
it didn't say apron in the manual.
The whole time I'm calling this a drop sheet,
which I guess like it also is, technically, but,
(apron rustling)
I mean, it's clearly an apron.
Ah, well, it's both.
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