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01-31-2008, 08:08 PM
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| George Join Date: Jan 2008
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|  Max thickness of metal and blade required I was asked by a friend if I could cut a pattern for him from thick metal? I was wondering if anyone could help me out. I own a Hawl 16, and would like some information. I believe the thickness is about 1/4 to 3/8 inch thick. Thanks, riding77sportster |
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01-31-2008, 08:11 PM
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| Moderator CUT IT OUT  Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada
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| I have cut heavy aluminum from a stopsign with a scroll saw. It wasn't quite that thick though. A metal blade is a must I ended up going through tons of regular blades. I also purchased some Jr. Hacksaw blades that were 6" long with pins in them. I cut them down to 5" and they worked quite well for roughing out. You do have to be carful of the fillings that accumulate.
__________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "THE LYF SO SHORT, THE CRAFT SO LONG TO LERNE." GUSTAV STICKLEY Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21 |
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01-31-2008, 08:14 PM
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| George Join Date: Jan 2008
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| Thank-you for your help and knowledge. I will have to look for some Jr. hacksaw blades and give it a try. I know how safe we all have to be around metal and even wood. Thanks again, George |
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01-31-2008, 08:34 PM
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| Master Scroller  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Eaton Rapids Michigan
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| It's gonna be a ring dinger for sure! I was trying to cut 3/4 aluminum and it was taking all day to go 1/8" I tried several blades including metal blades, but not hacksaw blades. I ended up using a drill and playing connect the dots, then ground my way to victory "American Chopper" style. I still have 2 more pieces I need to cut, but from 1/2" aluminum. I can't wait till that day arrives. Don't forget the gloves. I wear gloves in my gloves and that isn't really enough. Metal gets hot fast.
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02-01-2008, 12:06 AM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hemet, CA
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 | The only piece of metal I've cut (besides quarters) was about 1/32" thick. I used a metal cutting blade and still had to take it really slow and easy. I wouldn't dare trying anything as thick as you are talking, but it may be possible with the right tools.
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02-01-2008, 12:42 AM
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02-01-2008, 02:39 AM
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| George Join Date: Jan 2008
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| Thanks for the info and suggestions. Im going to cut down some hack saw blades that will fit my old band saw and see what happens. I will have to keep the blade cool, but it might work. What the heck, thats what makes it a learning experience. riding77sportster |
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02-01-2008, 07:46 AM
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| Master Scroller Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Eaton Rapids Michigan
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| Great point Evie...I forgot all about that. Hawk has a reservoir accessory for liquid cooling.
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02-01-2008, 08:06 AM
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| Tom B.  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York
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| Hey Jim, Please give us a little detail about cutting coins, if you don't mind  Thanks, oops99
__________________ oops99 KEEP THE PIECE Glue it back on, they'll never notice. DW788 |
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02-01-2008, 08:31 AM
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| Makin' Sawdust  Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lakewood, WA USA
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