Author: "Peter Costick" <peter9545@...> Time: Thu Feb 19, 2004 3:28 am PST Link
Hi
I think I need a bandsaw, I have read they are very useful.
I was talking to a local toolshop and they said that to cut aluminium
I would need one with a lubricating mechanism.
I am sure I have read on the list that people have used woodworking
type bandsaws successfully.
Any information or advice will be gratefully received.
Thanks
Peter
Author: "Dan Checkoway" <dan@...> Time: Thu Feb 19, 2004 4:22 am PST Link
> I think I need a bandsaw, I have read they are very useful.
No doubt. Can't live without mine...wonder how I lived without it for so
long.
> I was talking to a local toolshop and they said that to cut aluminium
> I would need one with a lubricating mechanism.
A little Boelube on the blade will help, but it's not required.
> I am sure I have read on the list that people have used woodworking
> type bandsaws successfully.
Yep. The Harbor Freight 12" variable speed seems to be a good value if you
don't need the utmost quality tool. It does the trick at a reasonable price
(about 100 bucks or so).
)_( Dan
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Author: "Ron Walker" <ron@...> Time: Thu Feb 19, 2004 4:23 am PST Link
> I was talking to a local toolshop and they said that to cut aluminium
> I would need one with a lubricating mechanism.
I bought the 9", $99 Delta brand one from Lowes along with an 18tpi blade.
Never had a problem with it. However, ONLY cut aluminium with it, nothing
else. The blade will dull INSTANTLY if you try to cut steel - hinge pins for
example.
I can not imagine fabricating these parts without one. Hacksaws are just way
too much work. And frankly, there are a couple of parts - the canopy shims
come to mind - that I dare say can NOT be cut (in any useful form) from the
stock provided with a lowly hacksaw.
Ron
Author: Dale Mitchell <dfm4290@...> Time: Thu Feb 19, 2004 6:24 am PST Link
I use a sears craftsman band-saw.
It work's just fine in aluminum.
Don't use it on steel the blade runs to fast.
Iv worked as a machinist for 20 years.
For the parts you cut you wont need a lubricating
mechanism.
Dale Mitchell RV-8A
--- Peter Costick <peter9545@y...> wrote:
> Hi
>
> I think I need a bandsaw, I have read they are very
> useful.
>
> I was talking to a local toolshop and they said that
> to cut aluminium
> I would need one with a lubricating mechanism.
>
> I am sure I have read on the list that people have
> used woodworking
> type bandsaws successfully.
>
> Any information or advice will be gratefully
> received.
>
> Thanks
>
> Peter
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Author: "ballardje" <Jerry@...> Time: Thu Feb 19, 2004 10:52 am PST Link
I bought a bandsaw as a necessity. But I've since observed the use
of an airpowered saw (with metal blades) by another 7A builder that
does the same function and fits in a drawer. Had I witnessed this
first I would have gone with it. The price of it was less than my
Delta.
Jerry
--- In RV7and7A@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Costick" <peter9545@y...>
wrote:
> Hi
>
> I think I need a bandsaw, I have read they are very useful.
>
> I was talking to a local toolshop and they said that to cut
aluminium
> I would need one with a lubricating mechanism.
>
> I am sure I have read on the list that people have used
woodworking
> type bandsaws successfully.
>
> Any information or advice will be gratefully received.
>
> Thanks
>
> Peter
Author: dan b <danb_89@...> Time: Thu Feb 19, 2004 12:47 pm PST Link
Jerry,
Are you refering to an air powered recipricating
saw or one that has a continuous blade as a band
saw?
Thx, Dan
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Author: "ballardje" <Jerry@...> Time: Fri Feb 20, 2004 4:07 pm PST Link
I was referring to the air powered recipricating saw.
Jerry
--- In RV7and7A@yahoogroups.com, dan b <danb_89@y...> wrote:
> Jerry,
> Are you refering to an air powered recipricating
> saw or one that has a continuous blade as a band
> saw?
> Thx, Dan
>
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Author: "Peter Costick" <peter9545@...> Time: Fri Feb 20, 2004 5:57 pm PST Link
Thanks eveyone for the advice. I went out this morning and bought
one, came home and assembled it. Then cut the stiffners for the
ailerons - very pleased with the speed and ease of use.
Must say I toyed with the idea of getting a more upmarket unit, tools
are so seductive, but settled on a 1/2 HP item from Bunnings - which
is our local DIY store here in Oz.
Peter