Homebrew PCBs

There are table mounting attachment for Saber saws. I would suggest getting 
one of those and using saber saw metal cutting blades.

Bob Macklin
K5MYJ
Seattle, Wa.
"Real Radios Glow In The Dark"
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "jimofc300" <jim@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 2:46 PM
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Circular saw pitch


> Hi,
>
> I just bought a Dremel Table Saw 580 (4" blade) on eBay. While waiting for 
> delivery, I ask...
>
> Can anyone recommend a proper blade pitch for cutting PCB fiberglass 
> boards? Should I get different pitches for rough and final cuts?
>
> I've heard that fiberglass causes a lot of wear on saw blades. Can anyone 
> estimate how many boards a blade can cut before replacement? Should I buy 
> a backup blade right away?
>
> I also plan to use it to cut aluminum up to 1/8" thick for chassis work. 
> Can someone recommend a good blade pitch for that task?
>
> Finally. since this is my first circular saw, I've looked for online 
> tutorials on safe and efficient operation. All I found were for 10" 
> crcular saws cutting wood. Does anyone know of a tutorial for little saws 
> cutting metal and fiberglass?
>
> Thanks,
> Jim
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