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Old 02-12-2008, 05:23 PM   #1
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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.
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Old 02-12-2008, 05:25 PM   #2
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Should have been Cutting
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Old 02-12-2008, 05:31 PM   #3
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use an exacto miter blade works fine
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Old 02-12-2008, 05:32 PM   #4
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Japenese-style pull saw.
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Old 02-12-2008, 05:42 PM   #5
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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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Old 02-12-2008, 05:43 PM   #6
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Old 02-12-2008, 05:43 PM   #7
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Where do you purchase the Japenese pull saw--Hobby shop?
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Old 02-12-2008, 06:29 PM   #8
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Old 02-12-2008, 09:33 PM   #9
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Hack Saw works good

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Old 02-13-2008, 08:13 AM   #10
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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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Old 02-15-2008, 12:46 AM   #11
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I second the hacksaw.
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Old 02-15-2008, 06:09 AM   #12
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I use one of those Japanese pull saws if I don't use the bandsaw
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Old 02-15-2008, 07:18 AM   #13
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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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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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