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So while it is sent off to be fixed I need to find something else to finish some profile cuts. Would a sabre saw work with the right blade? It is that or I go buy a new tool. I would rather use what I have, for the time being atleast.- Joined
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a hacksaw and a bench grinder comes to mind...
Before getting a bandsaw, I used 8" metal cut off blades that are used in Skill saws. I just put them on my bench grinder. You a cut series of slots to your scribe lines, about 1/8" or a tad more apart, then come back and cut the created tabs out with angled cuts. It's nasty work, but doesn't take very long to do. Just don't side load these blades. I found that the Ace Hardware house brand were the toughest, and lasted longer.
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That's exactly how I cut out my first dozen or so knives.
I won't call it 'nostalgia' but it sure brought back some memories...Since you mentioned not wanting to buy any new tools, you could drill a bunch of holes around your pattern and connect the dots with a hacksaw or file. Some people, me included, have simply ground or filed the stock down to the profile.
You will soon realize that a shiny new HF or other metal cutting bandsaw might be the best money you could spend...
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Dremels are not designed for anything more than light hobbyist work on soft materials. I learned 25 years ago that knifemaking is not hobbyist work, and nothing less than light industrial tools would survive/function satisfactorally. You will not regret getting a metal cutting bandsaw. It is money well spent
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A 4.5 (or larger) angle grinder with cutting discs is a great tool for rough profiling. if you have a vise, you can use the method that LRB described, you just hold the grinder instead of the blank. I actually to this for cutting out some handle/finger notch profiles.
I found a grinder kit with 20 discs and molded plastic carrying case for less than $40.00. Seems like they're a dime a dozen these days.
I found a grinder kit with 20 discs and molded plastic carrying case for less than $40.00. Seems like they're a dime a dozen these days.
I don't think that is the problem. I was in the middle of using it when it felt like something gave. As for going with a bigger tool. I was thinking of getting an angle grinder, but wanted to know if I could get away with what I have. As for the bandsaw, I was thinking about it, but I don't have the room for it right now. Perhaps I will get an angle grinder. It is the cheapest solution, and I can also use it to do the final grinding to shape.
Take it apart. I just had this happen to mine. Depending on the Model, there is a plastic, geared connecting tube shaft from the main gear drive to the final drive. This part cost me $1.25, and $1.25 SHIPPING. The woman I talked to told me what happened, before I told her!! It is designed to give, and break instead of the high dollar parts breaking. It is a sacrificial part, and simple to replace.