Hi, I second that, But the BI-Metal blade is essential and it lasts and
lasts along with cutting any thing else that comes along. One thing to do
though is make sure the saw is setup well, there was an article a while back
in "MODEL ENGINEERS WORKSHOP" magazine with all the clues.
Don.....VK3YV....
----- Original Message -----
From: "frankwinter1" <frankwinter1@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 5:35 PM
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Cut FR4 with a band saw?
> Hi Steve,
> Depending on how much room you have in your workshop, have a look at at
> the cheap chinese bandsaws (~US$200). They are a horizontal saw to cut
> pipes etc, and a vertical (traditional) bandsaw. I have one and it is
> extremly useful for many jobs. I got a "BIMETAL" blade with it and it cuts
> FR4 very well - clean and accurately and it stays sharp forever.
>
> A valuable tool!!!!!
> Frank
>
>
>
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Steve <steve65@...> wrote:
>>
>> Wow . . . I didn't anticipate so much discussion. Thanks everyone for
>> sharing your wisdom.
>>
>> At least for the moment I am going to forgo the band saw idea and look
>> at the wet saw described below by Baxter.
>>
>> Also going to archive this thread of messages, there's a lot to learn
>> from them :-)
>>
>> Steve
>>
>> On 4/14/2010 12:11 AM, bebx2000 wrote:
>> >
>> > Steve,
>> >
>> > I use a 4" diamond saw (QEP 60084A 4-Inch Portable Wet Saw). Home Depot
>> > current price $52.00. The last time I used it I didn't even bother
>> > using water, but I did use a respirator to avoid the dust. It cuts
>> > through FR-4 like a hot knife through butter.
>> >
>> > The supplied blade is a bit thick, but you can get a slicing blade for
>> > $8.00 (0.008") here,
>> >
>> > http://www.lopacki.com/sawblades/#f
>> >
>> > I am very satisfied with the product. You can also cut tile with it
>> > ...
>> >
>> > Baxter
>> >
>> >
>> > --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Steve<steve65@> wrote:
>> >
>> >> There have been discussions from time to time on this reflector about
>> >> techniques for cutting PCB material. I don't recall having seen
>> >> mention
>> >> of a band saw.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
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>> >
>> >
>> >
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