Hi Maddy. A ring saw works like a scroll saw in that you can cut in all directions using all sides of the blade because its a diamond coated wire. It is a wet saw.
Gemini makes the Taurus saw line and I suggest you look at the taurus 3 for china. You can look at them online at Yglass.com and Delphi.com

here is a link to a tutorial on plate cutting with a ring saw

Here is a link that might be useful: ring saw and plates, for the curious

I have the taurus 3 and it's THE BOMB!!! LOVE IT!!! I just bought the mega blade for mine and it is super strenght for cutting ceramics. I'm using my blade that came with it right now, haven't changed it yet to mega blade and it is going great! It is important (and really funny) to watch the DVD that comes with it as it is soooo informative. I got an older version and it did not include the stabilizer foot, which you will want to be specific and ask for so you get it, I had to order it, extra $10. Yup, I'm a happy camper!!!

I just got the Taurus 3 for Christmas, and I can't wait to settle in with the DVD and some glass. I had to finish some gifts for a party last night, and I worked today and again tomorrow. I think Monday will be dedicated to my new T3. In some ways it's killing me not to have it fired up, but it's also like a delicious secret that I'm savoring. (Weird, I know)

NOT WEIRD!!! Or maybe I am!!! naaahhh....anyhoo here is some stuff I've been doing today with my Taurus3, still just have the blade it came with on it. I cut some plates, some thick glass and some marble.





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Lookit this stuff you can use with it!

Here is a link that might be useful: Accessories

Bama - hot diggity! Toys for my toys!

Calamity - I have heart envy! I can't wait to get some hearts cut out, plus I want to cut out numbers for the mailbox that is in the project line. And shamrocks, and swirlies, and balloons, and and and...

Janey, I am surprised to see you were able to cut that thick glass, stone and plates with your original blade. I have replaced my blade 3 times in 18 months. What am I doing wrong? How does the stabilizer foot help? My blade often jumps off the grommets, does yours? Gosh, I need to learn how to be more effective with mine.

d3bbi, do you go s-l-o-w? I go really slow with mine, especially when cutting plates. I don't put pressure on it; just let it slowly creep forward. I have cut glass, plates, and even thick field tiles. My original blade is still in use (knock on wood)!

Thanks so much, all of you. The price is quite a bit higher than I anticipated so I'll have to save up for a while - at least a week! Can't wait much longer since you all sound so incredibly excited by the things a ring saw can do. An especially big thankyou to nicethyme for the tutorial. Maddy

I would never use mine for plates again! it pulls and sounds awful! a wet saw next time for sure! I just can't justify the cost of the blade for plates! I saw diamond pieces just flying off!!......never again!

Hazie

Silvamae, yes, I have learned to go very slow with my ring saw. I have a tendency to push the glass so I have to be very conscious to go slow. I learned the hard way because I stripped the grommets within the first 6 months.
And, by the way, when I've called the company, Gemini, they have always been helpful and sent me parts I was missing or lost.

I went down to my shop and found I did have a foot stabilizer so now it is on my saw and I hope to see that it makes a difference! Another good thing from this forum - learning how to use your tools. Thanks for the photo, Janey!