Blank Profiling questions

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Michael Bennett

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What's the best method of profiling for someone without a band saw? I'm using 1/8" 0-1. A hand hack saw doesn't seem to be doing an efficient job. Can anyone recommend a good brand of hacksaw blades? How many TPI would you use? I have 18 tpi and 24 tpi.

I have a dremel - would you use that? If so, what grinder head?

I'd prefer not to use the grinder for rough profiling, as I'd prefer to minimize filings/dust.

Thanks!

Mike
 
You might want to try an abrasive cutoff blade chucked in a hand drill. I use my bandsaw for very rough cutting, but do all my final profiling on the grinder. Minimizing dust and knifemaking are not compatible activities, BTW.
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Lennox is the best hacksaw blade IMO followed by Starret, thin stock use more teeth, thick stock use less teeth.
It helps to put a little goose grease on the blade when cutting.

Goose grease = 1 part parafine or old candles + 1 part crisco.

Keep this in a covered container in the shop, the meeces just love it.

I just use the hacksaw to remove the bulk of the waste, and use the grinder to go to the line.

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Sola Fide
 
Thanks, guys!

I'm not opposed to 'elbow grease,' but that cutoff wheel sounds like a winner! Also, it got me thinking - my home made Popular Mechanics belt grinder has a wheel, too. That's probably what I'll do.

Goose grease sounds like a great Tip o' the Day.

Mike
 
Back before I had a bandsaw I used to profile my blades with 1/8" drill bits. Hacksaw all the little bits between the holes. A lot less effort!

Hugh

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