Files for Shaping/Opening Slots

[Albert.A]

I use the mono tooth wax saw blades from ottofrei that LL linked to above. But I don't have a handle for them (mostly because I'm to lazy to bother making one. ) Works great just holding the blade in your hand! I believe I use the 1,3 mm one.

Albert.

[Josh B.]

i usually take a handle from an exacto knife and lock a filed down jigsaw blade in it and just used that then clean it up with a needle file and sandpaper. always worked just fine for me

[BobR]

Red, I bought some of those Lennox 320JC jig saw blades and they are very nice. I like them a lot.

[oklahoma red]

Red, I bought some of those Lennox 320JC jig saw blades and they are very nice. I like them a lot.

I'm happy you're trying that blade. I most like the fact they'll cut push or pull.
Chas.

[wdteipen]

I got a couple Kemper K31's in the mail today just to see if I like them better than my current process. They look pretty promising and they're cheap.

[BobR]

I got a couple Kemper K31's in the mail today just to see if I like them better than my current process. They look pretty promising and they're cheap.

I have a hard time cutting a nice straight line with them. It's probably due to my inexperience. Let us know how it works for you.

[E.L.Cooley]

I got a couple Kemper K31's in the mail today just to see if I like them better than my current process. They look pretty promising and they're cheap.

Mine should be here in the next couple of days.


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[socrates]

I acquired some really cool file bits for my Dremels. Think, accurate and fast cutting. I got a pill bottle full cheap. I asked my Dentist what he did with the bits he uses to inflict pain. He handed me a boat load for free. I use them for everything and they work great.

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[sandahlpipe]

I acquired some really cool file bits for my Dremels. Think, accurate and fast cutting. I got a pill bottle full cheap. I asked my Dentist what he did with the bits he uses to inflict pain. He handed me a boat load for free. I use them for everything and they work great.

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Did you tell your dentist that you were making pipes with the bits?

[socrates]

I acquired some really cool file bits for my Dremels. Think, accurate and fast cutting. I got a pill bottle full cheap. I asked my Dentist what he did with the bits he uses to inflict pain. He handed me a boat load for free. I use them for everything and they work great.

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Did you tell your dentist that you were making pipes with the bits?

Told him I use them for jewelry, bone fish hook carving and other stuff. He had already sterilized them by the way. I did promise I wouldn't do any backyard dentistry LOL.

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[wdteipen]

I got a couple Kemper K31's in the mail today just to see if I like them better than my current process. They look pretty promising and they're cheap.

I have a hard time cutting a nice straight line with them. It's probably due to my inexperience. Let us know how it works for you.

I still use the Dremel rotary bit to cut a guide. I sanded mine a little thinner. I then use a 3/64" drill bit to widen the bit end. The Kemper is tough to keep on track because it's so flexible but I have found it useful in widening the slot deeper so my modified jigsaw blade can get deeper and do it's magic. I don't use the Kemper to cut the bit end of the slot. It's too flexible but it sure does cut nicely. It's surprisingly aggressive.

[scotties22]

I got a couple Kemper K31's in the mail today just to see if I like them better than my current process. They look pretty promising and they're cheap.

I have a hard time cutting a nice straight line with them. It's probably due to my inexperience. Let us know how it works for you.

I still use the Dremel rotary bit to cut a guide. I sanded mine a little thinner. I then use a 3/64" drill bit to widen the bit end. The Kemper is tough to keep on track because it's so flexible but I have found it useful in widening the slot deeper so my modified jigsaw blade can get deeper and do it's magic. I don't use the Kemper to cut the bit end of the slot. It's too flexible but it sure does cut nicely. It's surprisingly aggressive.

Once you have screwed up with it about 100 times it is really easy to keep it cutting straight. I finally got it figured out and now cutting the slot takes just a few minutes.

[oklahoma red]

The Kemper is tough to keep on track because it's so flexible but I have found it useful in widening the slot deeper so my modified jigsaw blade can get deeper and do it's magic. I don't use the Kemper to cut the bit end of the slot. It's too flexible but it sure does cut nicely. It's surprisingly aggressive.

+1
I'm always experimenting and looking for a better way but so far my favorite technique is the one I outlined earlier in this thread utilizing the #56 drill bit and the modified Lenox saber saw blade. The Kemper comes in handy for tweaking but I don't like it for cutting the main slot. To each his own.
Chas.