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Ok, I did something stupid and caused my 1/4” bandsaw blade to jump the tracks and bend the band and spoil a few teeth. I managed to flatten the band out but it’s still shot. 108 of the 111 inches are just fine. I wonder if I can convert the blade to a bunch of bowsaw blades? Anyone recycle a bandsaw blade?
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Maybe silver soldier/weld/braze in a new section from another blade, even a worn/dull one. You could resharpen the teeth on the "patch".
David
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It’s toast and has already been replaced. I just hate to throw anything out.
Sharp solves all manner of problems.
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Then maybe hang it on the wall next to the band saw as a reminder. I have done that with a few "mistakes" as well.
David
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There are rasps made in Japan that look like pieces of bandsaw blades. Never used one, but understand they do a nice job. I cut short sections and bend them into a V. Instead of buying those plastic standoffs, i rest work on the teeth for finishing.
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I do the same.Originally Posted by Richard Coers
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."
“If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.”
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Morse code key for boy scouts. cabinet scraper in a block with smooth side out.
Bill D
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Scraper blades, inserts for scratch stock ..
Regards from Perth
Derek
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The next time I need to replace a 1/2” x 8tpi, I’m going to make a nice big indexing plate. I will cut it to exactly 360 teeth (45”) and make a disk with a 45” circumference. I’m not sure what I will do with it but I bet it will come in handy.
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A sandpaper cutter. That's what I plan to do with mine even though they're cheap to buy (or scissors).
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That reminds me. I used a section of bandsaw blade when I made a dispenser/cutter for a 36” craft paper roll.
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Scratch stock.
Mini scrapers.
Marking knife?
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I've made thin parting tools from scrap 1 1/4" bands.
Your friends who turn may appreciate obtaining scraps from you.......Rod.
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A hacksaw blade is easier to use with the holes at ends. Hard to drill a bandsaw blade.
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Two possible uses I have thought of are
(1) Use a section of the blade to line the V in a log cutter jig to prevent the log rotating when cutting a log to size for woodturning similar to the design in the link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHO6...htreeWoodworks
(2) Make a copy of this tool for weeding a Garden Bandit sold by Lee Valley
Last edited by Brian Deakin; 11-13-2020 at 11:42 AM.
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