Thin Parting Tools

[SkyBlue63]

Hi All
I'm interested in making a thin parting tool from a HSS planer blade.
Will it work?
Has anyone ever done it?

I'm planning to use it for 'cutting bowls from boards', so the thinner the better
Cheers
Geoff

 

[Lazurus]

I made one from some HSS tool steel of the internet a few years ago, works a treat.

 

[MARK.B.]

Should work no problem ,but don't go to thin

 

[Phil Pascoe]

I've couple I made from a 600mm industrial hacksaw blade.

 

[SkyBlue63]

The old planer blades I've got are 1.1mm thick.

 

[Lazurus]

as long as they don't flex too much they would be ok

 

[Robbo3]

Also made one from an industrial hacksaw blade some 20 -25 years ago & it's still going strong.

 

[Stigmorgan]

Would a reciprocating saw blade work or is it too flexible?

 

[Sachakins]

https://www.woodturningbasics.com/tag/diy-thin-parting-tool/

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Would a reciprocating saw blade work or is it too flexible?

They are usually designed to flex.

 

[gregmcateer]

Mine worked OK, but do be aware that as you go deeper into the blank, the tool will bind if you don't make a slightly wider relief cut

 

[Fergie 307]

Also made one from an industrial hacksaw blade some 20 -25 years ago & it's still going strong.

+1 for the big commercial hacksaw blades, make great scrapers too.

 

[MuddyFunster]

There are a few online videos of people making parting tools from circular saw blades, so that's also an option?
I've got one of those Bosch reciprocating saws (PSA700?) and used an old blade to make a thin one...

 

[pe2dave]

Great... until you lose concentration and twist the tool sideways for a painful catch..
(don't ask how I know.... ;-) )

 

[joethedrummer]

I've couple I made from a 600mm industrial hacksaw blade.

,,and me, just don"t get carried away going too deep all at one go, if it grabs it sure takes some holding. sorry Greg, hadn"t spotted your post,,,,

 

[Phil Pascoe]

 

[Orraloon]

Thinnest one I have is about 3mm but its on a regular turning chisel handle. I have never liked the idea of hanging onto something with a knife type handle at the lathe.
Regards
John

 

[Robbo3]

Measured mine today at 1.2mm wide. Blade protrudes 63mm.
Never known it to deflect unless sideways pressure is applied after the cut has started.

 

[Andy's Shed]

This morning I thought I'd try the DIY approach with a meat clever that's been sat unused in the drawer for several years. It now identifies as a thin parting tool.

 

[Sachakins]

That's really cleaver