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02-12-2008, 05:23 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: East Coast, Fl
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Curring Front Slot
How do you cut the slot in the front of the plugs as I have only a scroll saw and when I follow the line on top the blade wanders all over on the underside. I am thinking of making a metal jig and using a coping saw and just put the jig in the vice. went to Ace hardware looking for a wider scroll saw blade but all seem to be the same size.
Don't want to have to shell out for a band saw as there has to be a better way, without spending mega bucks.
Nip
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02-12-2008, 05:25 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: East Coast, Fl
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Should have been Cutting
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02-12-2008, 05:31 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
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use an exacto miter blade works fine
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02-12-2008, 05:32 PM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
Posts: 6,682
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Japenese-style pull saw.
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02-12-2008, 05:42 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Here and There Seasonally
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On the lines of the Japanese saw , but without the big bucks, put you blade in a regular hack saw so it cuts on the pull. Go slowly, use your thumb as a guide. Use a not too fine tooth blade. 32 per inch is way too fine. Maybe 18 to 24.
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02-12-2008, 05:43 PM
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The Black Dog - Emma
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Central Jersey (Hightstown)
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band saw
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Ride the spiral to the end...............
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02-12-2008, 05:43 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2007
Location: East Coast, Fl
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Where do you purchase the Japenese pull saw--Hobby shop?
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02-12-2008, 06:29 PM
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Addicted to plugs
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Byfield,MA
Posts: 249
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Amazon.com, rockler.com
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02-12-2008, 09:33 PM
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Registered Papa
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: "Da Cape"
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Hack Saw works good
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02-13-2008, 08:13 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Reading Mass/Newburyport/merrimack river
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it depends on the thickness of the lip, for the thin ones, I use a coping saw, for the thicker ones I use a back saw...Both can be purchased at Home depot or Lowes.
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02-15-2008, 12:46 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: whaling city
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I second the hacksaw.
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02-15-2008, 06:09 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Middleboro MA
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I use one of those Japanese pull saws if I don't use the bandsaw
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02-15-2008, 07:18 AM
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Keep The Change
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: The Road to Serfdom
Posts: 3,275
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You could be feeding too fast, have a dull blade or not enough blade tension. Don't give up yet..
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02-15-2008, 07:22 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Worcester MA
Posts: 79
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dovetail saw
you could also use a dovetail saw found at about any hardware store or home depot. the better ones have a reversable blade so you can cut on the push or pull stroke. Irwin makes a decent one.
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