Rbi in San Antonio texas

[rjweb]

I look through Craigslist everyday, today someone has an RBI listed with a “ water control container “ never heard of such an item, has anyone else seen this on these saws, I not buying or even looking but was interesting, RJ 

[jollyred]

Not sure, but that might be a drip to keep the blade cooler while sawing metals

Tom

[kmmcrafts]

That's probably a pretty rare find. Hawk used to sell a water cooling system for cutting ceramic and glass etc.. seems like it's make a big mess but maybe the tank sat under the blade to catch the water and cycle it back through.. 

 

Edit: Actually they still sell it. https://stores.bushtonhawkstore.com/drip-tank/

Edited January 3, 2023 by kmmcrafts

[ChelCass]

As Kevin said the drip tank is for when you cut glass or ceramics.  I have a glass cutting saw and it has a water reservoir and  water is soaked up into a sponge that touches the blade when I am cutting my glass.  It is for temperature control.