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Nick_G	25/10/2014 08:58:10
1808 forum posts 744 photos	. What diameter, thickness and tooth count would people recommend for a slitting saw for slicing bearings and eccentric straps as found on model sized steam engines. Cheers, Nick
JasonB	25/10/2014 09:36:09
25215 forum posts 3105 photos 1 articles	3", 1/32" not too critical tooth count. run them slowly
Russell Eberhardt	25/10/2014 11:27:38
2785 forum posts 87 photos	Posted by JasonB on 25/10/2014 09:36:09: 3", 1/32" not too critical tooth count. run them slowly .. about 80 rpm for gunmetal. Russell.
Andrew Johnston	25/10/2014 11:34:16
7061 forum posts 719 photos	And make sure you use a coarse tooth slitting saw. The fine pitch saws are really only suitable for slotting screw heads and the like. If you use them to take a decent cut the chances are that the swarf will choke the gullet and cause a jam. Andrew
Nick_G	25/10/2014 12:03:54
1808 forum posts 744 photos	. Cheers guy's Nick
Howard Lewis	25/10/2014 12:46:12
7227 forum posts 21 photos	Whatever you use, DO NOT use a key to the arbor. If it jams, then you will definitely need a new saw! And if it shatters, the debris might hit you. Mostly, I use a 1/16 saw for this sort of work. Keep the feed slow; work on the basis of 0.001"/tooth. Good Luck! Howard
Andrew Johnston	25/10/2014 13:38:16
7061 forum posts 719 photos	Posted by Howard Lewis on 25/10/2014 12:46:12: Whatever you use, DO NOT use a key to the arbor. It's a bit like parting off using power feed; there's them that do, and them that don't, and never the twain shall meet. Andrew

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