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  1. 03-10-2010, 08:42 PM #1
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    Default Where to get ripped hones, or how to DIY?

    I would like to try some synthetics that have been split in half lengthwise... (so they are narrower)

    I have a WTB in the classifieds, but I guess I could do it myself. What type of saw/blade would be best for this? I have a table saw, so a straight cut wouldn't be a problem. I'm guessing I don't have the right blade though... I wonder if there's someone I could send some synthetics out to for ripping?

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    A diamond wetsaw is the weapon of choice and the nicer the saw the better the cut.

    There are dry cut blades- i have seen some dirt cheap ones. you might be able to put one on your saw, or use a grinder. If i was to try I would slowly raise the blade and cut both sides. Be Safe

    they make hacksaw blades that will cut synthetics as well
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    A couple of the regulars (I'm thinking about ChrisL, for one) have ripped a variety of hones with pretty good success. A search might turn up some info, if you want to do it yourself. I think they used wet saws, as kevint suggested.
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    Philadelph cut one or more lengthwise and so did ChrisL. Here is a thread on Alex's and here is one on Chris's. A water saw would be the way to go if you could find one. One way or the other, watch your fingers.
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    AaronX and I split a set of Norton 220/1K and 4k/8k I cut them with 5 of the cheapest 24tpi hacksaw blades I could find....
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    I have not tried but assume it'd work. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/search_10...+hacksaw+blade
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    Ok... Time to order up a few synthetics, and then it's off to the hardware store for some blades.

    I don't know why I keep assuming I have time to do all of these projects... Maybe there is some type of time warp delusion that goes along with all of the *AD's...

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    Quote Originally Posted by HNSB View Post
    I would like to try some synthetics that have been split in half lengthwise... (so they are narrower)

    I have a WTB in the classifieds, but I guess I could do it myself. What type of saw/blade would be best for this? I have a table saw, so a straight cut wouldn't be a problem. I'm guessing I don't have the right blade though... I wonder if there's someone I could send some synthetics out to for ripping?

    (Mods: I realize this borders on a request for services, if that violates any forum rules, feel free to remove this thread.)
    If you like, I can do it for you. I have ripped them with my wet saw. Tools all Italian boys play with. Heheheheh
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    I wonder how a waterjet cutter would fare? I believe someone here has access to one.
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