tipusnr
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Anybody have a great idea regarding uses for old band saw blades? I've got one ready to come off my 9" Delta and thought I would ask before putting in in the City's recycling bins.
Originally posted by woodmanplus
<br />I use my blades twice. When they get dull,I have a secondary top that is 1 1/2 inxhwa higher than my saw table,made out of plexiglass,that slides over the table and anchors with two clamps. This puts my work at the upper part of the blade and I can get pretty good use on thinner wood.
I know that blades are the cheapest part of our equipment,but I was taught by granddad to use my equipment to its fullest.
Also I am told that I am a little on the cheap side.
Originally posted by Doghouse
<br />cut to piece, mount piece in wood, use as cut off tool after grinding off the teeth. next piece, grind off teeth, turn 90 degrees = chatter tool
Originally posted by woodmanplus
<br />I use my blades twice. When they get dull,I have a secondary top that is 1 1/2 inxhwa higher than my saw table,made out of plexiglass,that slides over the table and anchors with two clamps. This puts my work at the upper part of the blade and I can get pretty good use on thinner wood.
I know that blades are the cheapest part of our equipment,but I was taught by granddad to use my equipment to its fullest.
Also I am told that I am a little on the cheap side.
Rob: If you can locate the blade and it is not messed up other than the break, you can buy kits for very little money that will allow you to repair them.....silver solder. All you need is the kit and a propane torch.Originally posted by BigRob777
<br />I broke a 1" blade, which gave me 131-1/2" of blade and I think I threw it out. I would like to retrieve it and use it for that parting tool......
Originally posted by Randy_
<br />Bill: There was a post not too long ago, either here or at Yahoo, that talked about sharpening blades at home using a Dremel rotary grinder and a small stone. Might be worth a try if you already own a Dremel. Certainly you couldn't make the blade any worse than it is now.