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Gentleman, I am looking for a mini saw blade that you use for the bit slot after you have drilled the stem... I found one but its very thin and because of that I have to plunge twice to get it wide enough.. which is difficult..... does anyone have a suggestion on the one to use or a link to where one can be purchased?

Jigsaw blades are slightly thicker than hack saw blades. Both have to be shaped appropriately but the jigsaw blades are closer to 1/16 in thickness.

I use these.

http://www.axner.com/kemper-k31-zig-zag-saw.aspx

They are flexible and take a bit of getting used to, but work really fast for opening up the slot.


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Jigsaw here as well

I do have a zig zag saw that does work well... I will try some jig saw blades... What about the small circular saw on your rotary tool... any thoughts on what you use? I appreciate the info!

Dremel #199 for the rotary saw blade.

Solomon_pipes wrote:Dremel #199 for the rotary saw blade.

Thanks for the info!

Check out this topic: viewtopic.php?f=43&t=9242

Red suggested the Lenox 320JC blades as shown below. I've been using them for a couple of months now. Like my handle? They cut in both directions. Shape them on a grinding wheel. I really like the way they cut. I initially use a small drill bit on a Dremmel (<1/16") to get things going then use the 320JC. I'll also use the K31 for rounding corners or getting in small places. It's nice have both and I use both.

BobR wrote:Check out this topic: viewtopic.php?f=43&t=9242

Red suggested the Lenox 320JC blades as shown below. I've been using them for a couple of months now. Like my handle? They cut in both directions. Shape them on a grinding wheel. I really like the way they cut. I initially use a small drill bit on a Dremmel (<1/16") to get things going then use the 320JC. I'll also use the K31 for rounding corners or getting in small places. It's nice have both and I use both.

SERIOUSLY??!? you use that monster for opening the slot?? Here, let me trim up your whiskers with this chain saw....

woah.

Those teeth really looks a bit harsh for my liking.

seamonster wrote:


SERIOUSLY??!? you use that monster for opening the slot?? Here, let me trim up your whiskers with this chain saw....

woah.

The blade is ~0.043 thick. I think the close up makes it look more of a monster than it is. The teeth are super sharp and the blade is used with light pressure. There is absolutely no sensation of teeth biting as you saw with this (20 TPI). I'm not trying to convince anyone to use this. It was recommended to me, I use it and it works great. It's not the only tool I use. I can also saw a very straight line with this when initially opening up the slot.

You solved the problem

Buy whatever thickness you want... The teeth are what's important... I always thin mine out to the desired width with a grinder... Only takes a few swipes and the thicker blades cost me less where I'm at

James

Scroll saw blades are tiny, fast, cheap, and easy.

http://www.busybeetools.com/products/SC ... -12PC.html


I stack up two at a time and a couple pulls opens things right up.