Band Saw Blade

[bigdodge88]

I have done research on here and it looks like the best thing for cutting 1/8"-1/4" thick delrin sheets is a band saw. The only question I have is what blades are best for cutting it? Also, are there any features that I need to look for in a band saw? Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,
Justin

[Mike Poulson]

I have used a metal cutting band saw and a wood cutting band saw with different blades. They all worked ok.

My my cheap Chraftsman band saw works good with the blade that came with it. However a table saw will give you the best finished square parts.


-MikeP

[Lonewolf]

The more teeth the smoother the cut but also slower..... Match your 2 sideplate and screw them together in oposite corners...A do 2 at a time..and drill al holes before takeing out screws or cutting away from the screws... Keeps both side the same.... wanna do 2 rigs stack up 4 layers... Have fun remember measure many times then cut...

[bigdodge88]

Thanks guys

[Joat]

If you looking for a bandsaw, I just bought a proxxon micro,it's a bit pricey ,but it can use coolant when cutting which will help keep the temps down on the material your cutting, also has variable speed,no other bandsaw $300 and under ,brand new has this feature, I just ordered some bitmetal 14/18 blades and this will allow me to cut metal,delrin,c/f and everything else

[constantmotion]

My cheapo Lowe's bandsaw (Task Force brand, I believe) cut through 1/4" delrin pretty smoothly with the stock wood cutting blade. I had to try it out before I changed to the metal cutting blade. The metal cutting blade does fine as well but it is a little bit slower.

[bigdodge88]

Thats exactly what I was looking for. Thanks man

Originally Posted by constantmotion

My cheapo Lowe's bandsaw (Task Force brand, I believe) cut through 1/4" delrin pretty smoothly with the stock wood cutting blade. I had to try it out before I changed to the metal cutting blade. The metal cutting blade does fine as well but it is a little bit slower.

[team3six]

ya know if this helps ya, but I have been using the dremel for this with the multi saw http://www.dremelstore.us/drmsxprmuat.html, love it!

[bigdodge88]

Originally Posted by team3six

ya know if this helps ya, but I have been using the dremel for this with the multi saw http://www.dremelstore.us/drmsxprmuat.html, love it!

Would you think it would fit the Black and Decker Dremel? The B&D dremel says its designed to fit all major manufacturer's attachments.

[dkf]

I actually have a 9" Delta for sale thats like new. I always use metal blades for plastic because thats whats on my saws but for wood I do switch to a wood blade. The general rule is 1.5-2 teeth contacting the material at all times. Its not as critical for thermoplastics but on steel you can pop teeth off quick using the wrong pitch blade. You also have to consider how tight of curves you want to cut because that is a determining factor in determining the blade thickness you need. I usually use raker set blades.

[bigdodge88]

Originally Posted by dkf

I actually have a 9" Delta for sale thats like new. I always use metal blades for plastic because thats whats on my saws but for wood I do switch to a wood blade. The general rule is 1.5-2 teeth contacting the material at all times. Its not as critical for thermoplastics but on steel you can pop teeth off quick using the wrong pitch blade. You also have to consider how tight of curves you want to cut because that is a determining factor in determining the blade thickness you need. I usually use raker set blades.

Thanks