Fred, when you say you have to make 1/32 to 1/16 deep passes, what type
of saw? Table, or maybe a radial arm saw?
Phil
N9LAH
Frederick M. Mott wrote:
> Many years ago I bought a 10 inch Craftsman carbide tip blade for Aluminum
> from Sears and I have used it making rack panels and also cutting Aluminum
> tubing and aluminum bars for many ham projects. The blade is very similar
> to a fine cutting carbide tip blade for wood, which I have used for 1/8
> Aluminum sheets. To cut 1/2 inch X 2 inch aluminum you have to cut at a
> 1/32 to 1/16 depth at each pass. The end result, if you are careful is a
> nice clean cut that needs to be slightly filed and sanded for the
> professional look. Fred AB8AH
>
> ORIGINAL MESSAGE:
>
> On Fri, 07 Dec 2007 23:32:32 -0800, "Richard (Rick) Karlquist"
> <richard@karlquist.com> wrote:
>
>
>> Are you talking about an abrasive type blade?
>> Those are only for steel, not aluminum.
>>
>> Rick N6RK
>>
>
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>
> Really? I have used an abrasive blade on my table saw to cut aluminum
> for years with no problem, but that does not mean it is the best
> choice. Please tell me why it is not recommended and what would be the
> best blade.
>
> Thanks,
>
> 73, Bill W6WRT
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