Seeing I am limited on space, I just bought a "used" Milwaukee 6230Porta Band deep cut saw. I plan on mounting it to a Swag Porta Band table. Anyone here use one for cutting razor blanks?
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Seeing I am limited on space, I just bought a "used" Milwaukee 6230Porta Band deep cut saw. I plan on mounting it to a Swag Porta Band table. Anyone here use one for cutting razor blanks?
Little saws like these are surprisingly good tools. I got one of the DeWalt battery one's (cause I got a lot of their other tools) and I am embarrassed that I put off buying one for so long it's so useful. Good blades make all the difference. Fine tooth count for thin stock, you'll want at least two teeth in the work at all times.
That's just another "want" on my list. I need to finish my current projects first before I jump into another one.
Seems to wark pretty good...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH6jBOXWjIo
Looks great,just a thought tho.I would also use some cutting oil.
I have not used one of these small saws a lot, but I have used one maybe a dozen times at a friends shop. I was always happy with the way that it worked. I think it is a smart buy.
Charlie
I have used these a lot. Mostly to cut pipe that is buried under ground for one reason or another. There is 2 sizes with the bigger having enough depth to cut 4" pipe. Never saw an attachment like that for them though. Nice tool. I don't think I would use it for cutting razors. It wouldn't be my first choice that's for sure.
Just don't have the room for a full sized saw. I've heard some knife makers use them with a table and are very happy with them with absolutely no problems.Quote:
Originally Posted by 10Pups
Thanks Charlie...Quote:
Originally Posted by spazola
I like that machine,been searching Craiglist for one,cutting oil recipe/ 50% kerosine, 50% Hydraulic jack oil,works for all metals except TI.
Thanks for the recipe...Quote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
Well the used porta band came in and the saw table. I tacked some legs on the table. She ain't the prettiest saw but runs great.
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I use to borrow my fathers little table top band saw, it's really nice to work with and not so noisy.
As Mike Blue said; good blades is important, better to put good blades in an economy machine than the other way around.
I am sure it will cut what ever you put in front of it :<0) I just never seen one with an attachment like that. Good idea actually, extends the use of that tool.Quote:
Originally Posted by officerdread
That's the only drawback... It IS loud..!Quote:
Originally Posted by Lemur
This one is actually ok, on idle it's a mere whisper and if you keep what ever your cutting from vibrating it's not at all bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by officerdread
Not like his bigger ones (I think he's got 5-6 band saws) they can really scream!
For the price and convenience they are a heck of a good deal for metal at slow speed and different blade and higher speed for wood. Mine is strictly for metal now. I have a regular band saw for wood.Mine was cheap and has been in use for about 10 years.
~Richard
For lubrication, I use the DoAll stick wax which has become unobtainium. There is another product:
Search Google for other sources of Castrol stick wax
It is not a coolant but a lubricant for short run metal sawing etc and friction reduction. I find it quite useful in a small shop.
I have also used the soft toilet bowl seal wax and bee's wax as lube for a short time sawing. They also melt into the teeth and prevent most welding of the metal cuttings to the blade.
~Richard
Thanks for the great tips...! :)
That is some good information. I have a big ugly chunk of bees wax that gets moved between the drill press and the band saw.Quote:
Originally Posted by Geezer
Charlie
