Band saw suggestions....

[5150bronco]

Originally Posted by Joat

Not even close , scrolls saw are good for intricate work and inside cutting,even then they can not cut quickly or where designed for metal working the blade retention can not handle agressive work.

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And if your dimeing it the first one is 260 but you need to pay for shipping of 12.89 which says you $6
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so I was thinking that band saw would be better for doing contour or round cuts versus a scroll saw...., correct?

[Joat]

Originally Posted by 5150bronco

so I was thinking that band saw would be better for doing contour or round cuts versus a scroll saw...., correct?

really depends on blade width and how tight of a radius, a narrower blade can do tighter work, but I dont think they make a really narrow bimetal blade ?the narrowest I found was 1/4" and even proxxon only offers a bimetal at 6mm but that's a 10/14 varitooth, probandsaw offers a 14/18 which is better.
I havent tried to see what is the smallest radius I can cut,I know I can do a 2" circle, but scrolls can do the width of a blade

[rocket man]

I agree with joat it in what you need

[5150bronco]

Originally Posted by Joat

really depends on blade width and how tight of a radius, a narrower blade can do tighter work, but I dont think they make a really narrow bimetal blade ?the narrowest I found was 1/4" and even proxxon only offers a bimetal at 6mm but that's a 10/14 varitooth, probandsaw offers a 14/18 which is better.
I havent tried to see what is the smallest radius I can cut,I know I can do a 2" circle, but scrolls can do the width of a blade

well, building scaler so not too tight, but I would think there are going to be tight cuts if you wanted to make something scale.......any thoughts?

[Joat]

Originally Posted by 5150bronco

well, building scaler so not too tight, but I would think there are going to be tight cuts if you wanted to make something scale.......any thoughts?

I think you should be fine, you may need to do some hand clean up, but should be able to do fine with a bandsaw for the most part, scroll saws are just not designed for agressive work

[5150bronco]

Originally Posted by Joat

I think you should be fine, you may need to do some hand clean up, but should be able to do fine with a bandsaw for the most part, scroll saws are just not designed for agressive work

okay. that is good to know. I was starting to think about the width of the blade and thinkin band saw might not work. I guess i am going to pull the trigger on one on craigslist.

[savagefromthesprings]

buying the band saw tomorrow. cant find metal cutting blades for the scroll saw anywhere. Works great on the Delrin and wood, but im sure it sucks on metal.

[savagefromthesprings]

band saw is so easy to use and very smooth. highly recommended!

[5150bronco]

you guys think this will work out fine?

ryobi from depot?

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053

[Tommy R]

With my experience with Ryobi stuff, I wouldn't trust it to cut a straight line to save my life. I'm planning on holding out/saving up for one of those Proxxon saws. I just need more room in my garage first!!

[Duuuuuuuude]

Originally Posted by 5150bronco

you guys think this will work out fine?

ryobi from depot?

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053

Do it!

[5150bronco]

Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

Do it!

have you had any experience with them or this one?

[Duuuuuuuude]

Originally Posted by 5150bronco

have you had any experience with them or this one?

I was looking at the Ryobi before I bought the Skill. Both were about the same price, but I have a thing against HD so I bought at Lowes.

[Tommy R]

Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

I was looking at the Ryobi before I bought the Skill. Both were about the same price, but I have a thing against HD so I bought at Lowes.

So the Skil cuts metal straight? Any idea how thick it can cut metal materials? Thanks!

[TANK]

i cut 1/4 aluminum with mine. just takes time and some burnt fingers
i would stay away from trying to cut any steel, i could see that taking forever.

[newtocrawling]

Originally Posted by Duuuuuuuude

I was looking at the Ryobi before I bought the Skill. Both were about the same price, but I have a thing against HD so I bought at Lowes.

Also if your military or prior military you get a discount at any Lowes store in the country. You just have to remember to ask for it. It's like 15 or 20% off. If your not military just find an old salt dog that would be willing to buy it for you.

[newtocrawling]

Originally Posted by Tommy R

So the Skil cuts metal straight? Any idea how thick it can cut metal materials? Thanks!

I've gotten up to only about 3/8" but eat up 3 blades cutting 10 inches. If I heat the metal prior to cutting and cut while it's still warm it's alot easier.

[Tommy R]

Hmm... That's my concern. I would imagine it would cut 16 gauge sheet steel reasonably well and that'd be great for the bulk of my RC projects, but I'd like it to handle the occasional 1:1 project, too, and that would require cutting 1/4" steel usually.

Were you cutting dry or did you use any wax or cutting fluid?

[newtocrawling]

1/4" you'll be fine with. I don't use any wax or cutting fluid. Like I said I found if I heat the metal with a propane torch then cut on it it works just fine, and goes a little quicker. I guess I could try some cutting fluid this weekend on one of my projects and let you know if it's any better.

Originally Posted by Tommy R

Hmm... That's my concern. I would imagine it would cut 16 gauge sheet steel reasonably well and that'd be great for the bulk of my RC projects, but I'd like it to handle the occasional 1:1 project, too, and that would require cutting 1/4" steel usually.

Were you cutting dry or did you use any wax or cutting fluid?

[Tommy R]

Thanks! I appreciate the info...

I've been searching local ads and was wondering if anyone is familiar with Jet or Kity brand band saws? They appear to sell for some pretty decent money so I am assuming they may be high end, but I've never heard of either. I'm mainly concerned about parts/blade availability. The ones I'm looking at are 12" and 14".

Thanks,
Tommy