Old Bandsaw Blade Uses.

[DamoF]

Hi guys, so I've got a 3tpi 3/4" blade that's badly kinked so I've replaced it. I'm now sitting looking at the old blade, which actually is still quite new and sharp, and wondering if there's anything I can use it for?

Anyone cut one up for anything? I was thinking possibly a parting tool for the lathe? I'm looking for creative ideas

Thanks

Damo

 

[dannyr]

European-type frame saw.

Turning saw - maybe if a narrower blade.

Staircase saw, ie for sides of long housings, (the treads and risers in the case of stairs, ourselves etc).

Don't know name, but similar saw used to make guide cut for ripping.

 

[blackteaonesugar]

Extreme Hoopla.

 

[John Brown]

Man trap?

 

[--Tom--]

Cut into lengths and then grind down for blades for cutting gauges, marking knives, scratch stocks etc

 

[Sandyn]

Pad saw

 

[DamoF]

Cracking ideas, extreme hoopla! For me even a normal hoopla would be extreme. I like the idea of a stair saw actually, though I don't know when I'd use it... Maybe for the wall

It's likely tough enough for a nice wee marking knife and it'd be interesting to make.

Thanks folks

D

 

[DamoF]

I could probably make a hundred knives come to think of it

 

[Linus]

Breadsaw?

 

[sometimewoodworker]

Cutting edges for kitchen rolls, cling film, wax paper, aluminium foil, etc.

 

[sammy.se]

I've always wondered if you can make one of those Shinto rasps with an old blade. e.g. cut into short lengths, and then bolted together

 

[sometimewoodworker]

I've always wondered if you can make one of those Shinto rasps with an old blade. e.g. cut into short lengths, and then bolted together

It would depend on the tpi of the bandsaw blade as well as it’s width. Shinto rasps are probably about 12 tpi+ and ¾“. So it’s not very likely, but an interesting idea.

 

[AES]

IF you have one, broken band saw blades really can be used on some scroll saws - to very good effect IME. Definitely the Excalibur/Pegas 16, 21, and 30 inch models (I have an Ex 21), and quite probably, on at least some other machines too. Depends on the blade clamping system used.

 

[TRITON]

Boobytrap for children ?*

* And thats how the kids learned the important lesson of not touching my tools

 

[dephill]

Breadsaw?

Even better - make a toasting knife:

 

[Linus]

Boobytrap for children ?*

* And thats how the kids learned the important lesson of not touching my tools

Oooh! Thought police will have you

 

[Linus]

Just out interest what does one use to cut a bandsaw blade?

 

[Graham Brazier]

Sand paper roll dispenser - cutting edge

 

[Richard_C]

Cut the blade but leave it full length. Fit a T handle to each end. Dig a pit. Roll a tree trunk over the pit and send one of your family down below. Stand astride the tree trunk, lower one end of the blade into the pit. Then the 2 of you make planks.

Or not.

 

[Linus]

Just out interest what does one use to cut a bandsaw blade?

It was a serious question - anybody?