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Title: Best cut-off wheels?
Post by: Jim Harris on September 10, 2007, 12:03:00 PM
I just bought one of the Harbor Freight Cut-Off Saws to cut carbon shafts. It uses a 2" diameter blade. I found some blades in various websites. Some are .032 thick, some .062 and even thicker. Can you tradgangers recommend the best blade thickness for this saw. I think the abrasive type blades are what I need. Thanks, Jim.
Title: Re: Best cut-off wheels?
Post by: Tom McNamara on September 10, 2007, 01:45:00 PM
Jim,

I have been using the Harbor Freight mini cutoff saw for several years. I made a jig by mounting it on a board.  I just had to replace the blade.  I could not find any locally but I did find these on e-bay:
Size is 2", 3/8 arbor, long lasting,Thickness: 1/32
Here is the link or do a search on "Abrasive Cut-Off Wheel Arrow Saw Blade":

http://cgi.****.com/Abrasive-Cut-Off-Wheel-Arrow-Saw-Blade-Qty-5_W0QQitemZ170146638645QQihZ007QQcategoryZ36097QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I just used them on some Carbon Express Heritage shafts and they work great.
Title: Re: Best cut-off wheels?
Post by: Jim Harris on September 10, 2007, 03:38:00 PM
Thanks Tom. I am goin' to get some of these to try. Jim.
Title: Re: Best cut-off wheels?
Post by: JEFF B on September 10, 2007, 04:30:00 PM
i use a dremel fixed to the table with a jij mounted to the table works real good and it is cheap did i say cheap. i love cheap as long as it works.