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Re: [Shop-talk] Sheet metal question

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Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Sheet metal question
From: Doug Braun <doug@dougbraun.com>
Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2013 15:46:32 -0400
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I have a Bosch saber saw, and their blades are nice.  They make fine
toothed metal blades that work fine for fairly thick sheet metal.  But you
will probably wear them out quick: they have only about an inch worth of
teeth on them...




> On Mon, Jun 3, 2013 at 12:11 PM, Elton E. (Tony) Clark <
> eltonclark@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Saber saws can do that chore.  A variable speed unit will allow one to
>> select an optimal speed to suit the blade and metal.  Use good quality
>> metal cutting blades but don't be afraid to try some of the coarser blades
>> for wood;  I once broke my last metal cutting blade and finished a job
>> with
>> a wood-type blade that cut much better but vibrated and danced around
>> a
>> lot . .  Good Luck.
>> Tony
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