--- Hi Rance/Vikki,
For the occaisional times I need a slitting saw, I bought a few
from Grizzly a couple of years ago 2.5" dia. w/ a 7/8" hole, in
different thickness', and the "fits all" arbor. I found that the
saws don't run true with that arbor, although with care, they work.
I also bought some smaller dia. (I think they're 1.75" dia) with a
1/2" hole, at a flea market, for literaly pennies. The 1-1/4" dia.
of the arbor leaves very little blade showing on the smaller ones. I
made a 7/8" arbor from alum. round stock, and a 1/2" arbor from 3/4"
round steel rod. They work much better,the saws run true, and are
easier to use. And easy to make. The 3/4" rod arbor for the smaller
saws leaves more cutting room. The diameter and thickness of the
saws depend on your needs. So far these few sizes have worked for
me. If blanks are available, making your own is even easier.
Frank
In 7x12minilathe@..., "wrlabs" <wrlabs@...> wrote:
--- In 7x12minilathe@..., "rancerupp" <rupps@> wrote:
It Seems that a Slitting Saw & arbor would be prudent additions
to my
accessory order but there are soooo many to choose from. For
general
work (not slotting), what size would prob. be best (most common,
most
economical)? What arbor size is the most common? I expect I'll
be doing
mostly alum. but might need it for steel too.
Seems that an arbor might be a good first project. Thanks.
Making one doesn't seem that difficult. Being lazy and
intimidated as
I am :-) I am considering this one:
MerchantID=RET01229&Action=Catalog&Type=Product&ID=83384
Micro-Mark has some really nice toys^H^H^H^H tools :-).
Chisels came today, going to go check them out here in a bit.
Take care, Vikki (no relation to Micro-Mark).
