Metal Cutting vs. Wood Cutting Band Saw - FineWoodworking
2007年1月30日 · Band saws for woodcut very dense materials. It generates less heat and in this way can be cut with far higher blade speed. You can cut faster. The wood band saws have one speed -fast. You can saw any wood on a metal band saw, if you have a nice shape (carbide tipped or diamond) blade. The metal cutting band saws are constructed more robustly.
combination wood and metal band saws - FineWoodworking
2007年8月21日 · I’m new to KNOTS. I was wondering what you thought of the new Grizzly variable speed band saws. I’m looking to buy a band saw for my home shop and thought it makes sense to get one with variable speed so that I could use it for both wood and metal cutting. I’m looking at the G0640 x 17 specifically. I’d appreciate any insights you might ...
Hobart bandsaw for wood? - FineWoodworking
2008年9月19日 · Ok let me rephrase this. Why would you BUY a band saw for cutting wood that was designed for cutting meat. I have to think that if it started life as $7000 then even used it will be as much as a good (not great) woodworking bandsaw would be new (well maybe not the likes of the big big ones) And it will be used, a LOT.
cutting metal on the bandsaw - FineWoodworking
2005年5月6日 · If you're cutting thin brass, copper or aluminum, use a blade with a high tooth count (14TPI or higher). Hot-glue the metal to a larger piece of solid wood. Cut SLOWLY. The wood acts as an 'absolute zero' zero clearance throatplate. If you plan to cut a lot of metal, look in the McMaster or MSC catalog for metal cutting bandsaw blades.
Band saw blade speed - FineWoodworking
2002年11月28日 · The last time I posted a message, I was asking tips to modify my meat band saw into a wood cutting one. One thing I need to know before I keep going, what if the ideal speed of a band saw blade. This is a 15 inch saw with an opening between table and upper guide of about 14 inch. I plan to do a lot of work on it, because I dont have a table saw.
itswaythroughthickwoodtoproducethe roughshapeofthebowl. Types of Saws Bandsawscanberoughlycategorizedinto threeclasses:benchtopmodels,14-in.stand-mountedsaws,andlargefloor-modelsaws. Tenon cheeks are cut quickly, accurately, and easily on the bandsaw, as are half laps and bridle joints.
Bandsaw speed - FineWoodworking
2002年8月29日 · These saws, if well adjusted are probably performing well beyond our needs when straight sawing or even scrolling and 3000 fpm on your saw is everything that you need. I assume that when resawing difficult wood, getting the most out of the saw, including running an 18" saw at optimum blade speed makes a difference.
Metal Cutting on the Band Saw - FineWoodworking
2009年10月17日 · In passing: speeds ranging from 50fpm to 100fpm are suitable for cutting mild steel and annealed tool steels like O1 , D2 ,A2 etc. Where did I get that from?----From the wheel cover of a proper metal cutting bandsaw , and it is what I do most days these days (cut mild steel, O1 and D2 on an ordinary wood band saw which obviously I have modified).
Cutting glass with band saw - FineWoodworking
2004年10月31日 · But all wire saws give bad cuts because of the blade motion. They dont work like a wood working scroll saw. We have a ring saw that cuts a lot better but is limitted in what it can cut. True band saws are VERY evpensive, and …
Bandsaw cutting thin wood sheets - FineWoodworking
2020年12月13日 · Feed rate is controlled by you, so go at a rate appropriate for the material, blade and cutting path you need. A 1/2" blade cutting straight lines can be fed much quicker than an 1/8" blade cutting 1" radii. If the work piece is burning it could be a sign you are feeding too slow or cutting too tight of radius for the blade you are using.