On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 6:33:21 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
> I usually use a kitchen knife that's been laying around my workshop forever. I use it mostly for marking fine cuts. Does it pay to get a really good woodworking knife? If so, any recommendations?
>
> Thanks.
I use either a carving knife or a box knife. I sometimes use a single edge razor mounted on a dedicated handle.
Make your own with a saw blade. Or sharpen the end of an old screw driver.
Sonny
On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 8:13:28 PM UTC-5, Sonny wrote:
> On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 6:33:21 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
> > I usually use a kitchen knife that's been laying around my workshop forever. I use it mostly for marking fine cuts. Does it pay to get a really good woodworking knife? If so, any recommendations?
> >
> > Thanks.
>
> I use either a carving knife or a box knife. I sometimes use a single edge razor mounted on a dedicated handle.
>
> Make your own with a saw blade. Or sharpen the end of an old screw driver.
>
> Sonny
I really like the idea of making one out of a saw blade. I don't know if I have a metal cutting blade for the band saw but I'm going to check. Could be a fun project.
On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 11:57:06 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
> > > I really like the idea of making one out of a saw blade.
> > >
> >
> > so you won't be able to cut the saw blade on your band saw with a metal
> > blade.
> I didn't have a metal band saw blade so I tried the hacksaw.
I used a hacksaw to cut an old handsaw blade, not a circular/table saw blade, for one of my knives.
My first cabinet scraper was made from the same handsaw blade. I often use this scraper to scrape dried glue (lines), before sanding, belt sanding or scraping with a store-bought scraper.
I've never tried making a knife blade with a circular/table saw blade.
Sonny
On 10/28/2015 10:17 AM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
> On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 10:46:02 AM UTC-4, Leon wrote:
>> On 10/28/2015 9:43 AM, Leon wrote:
>>> On 10/27/2015 6:33 PM, Michael wrote:
>>>> I usually use a kitchen knife that's been laying around my workshop
>>>> forever. I use it mostly for marking fine cuts. Does it pay to get a
>>>> really good woodworking knife? If so, any recommendations?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks.
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I use one of those utility knives that has a blade that can be renewed
>>> 10 times by breaking of the point and forming a new sharp point.
>>
>>
>> One like this. You can also buy replacement blades.
>>
>> http://www.amazon.com/Olfa-No-Slip-Utility-Knife-OL-L2/dp/B000HFS93I/ref=sr_1_18?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1446043471&sr=1-18&keywords=utility+knife
>
> Why isn't it green?
>
Mine is. ;~)
On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 4:12:33 PM UTC-5, [email protected] wrote=
:
> On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 3:23:50 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
> =20
> > > I use either a carving knife or a box knife. I sometimes use a singl=
e edge razor mounted on a dedicated handle.
> > >=20
> > > Make your own with a saw blade. Or sharpen the end of an old screw d=
river.=20
> > >=20
> > > Sonny
> >=20
> > I really like the idea of making one out of a saw blade. I don't know i=
f I have a metal cutting blade for the band saw but I'm going to check. Cou=
ld be a fun project.
>=20
> I have seen more than a few guys use Exacto knives as mentioned by Lew as=
well as those that use other disposable blade types. I thought the Exacto=
was a great solution as they sell a holder that is a bit thicker than a pe=
ncil and holds and angled chisel cut blade you can buy at just about any ho=
bby store.
>=20
> If you use a screwdriver, it will not be tempered and will not hold a raz=
or edge. Saw blades are differentially tempered, which allows the teeth to=
be very hard and the spine to flex. By the time you cut the teeth off to =
make your desired blade shape, you are in untempered, soft metal.
>=20
> I made a simple one with a sawzall bi metal blade and it works like a cha=
mp. Can't put my hands on it as I think I was using it to trim molding and=
it walked off a job. Nonetheless, it is an easy and fun project. I didn'=
t make the double point model. Plenty of good examples of marking knives p=
rojects/instructions here:
>=20
> https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=3Dmaking+a+marking+knife
>=20
> Robert
I've never tempered steel. The video makes it look like even a weekender li=
ke me can handle it.
On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 9:57:06 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote:
[about making a marking knife]
> > >> Make your own with a saw blade.
> I didn't have a metal band saw blade so I tried the hacksaw. I got about two inches cut and then set it aside for now. I'll hack a couple of inches a day or whenever I can get out there.
For a short length of hard steel that will hold an edge, you might also
consider an old, dull file. If you want to get into it deeper, air-hardening
tool steel isn't terribly expensive...
Michael <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
>
> I've never tempered steel. The video makes it look like even a
> weekender like me can handle it.
>
Lots of home shop guys and weekenders do it. There are plenty of
resources on the Internet about it. Hardening is fairly easy, getting
the proper temper not as much.
One thing to note is that the composition of the steel is as important as
the hardening process. Some steel will never be suitable for some
projects. (Just like you wouldn't use basswood for a hand plane sole.)
Play around with what you have if you want to play, then buy proper
material when it comes to make some real ones. I made a few knives with
hacksaw blades, and they work but are really too flexible to be good as a
knife blade. (I never did mess with the temper, though. It might help.)
Puckdropper
--
Make it to fit, don't make it fit.
Michael <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
>
> I didn't have a metal band saw blade so I tried the hacksaw. I got
> about two inches cut and then set it aside for now. I'll hack a couple
> of inches a day or whenever I can get out there. I really like how
> Paul Sellers uses a woodworking knife to make perfect saw cuts for
> dovetails and other cuts. That's what I'm actually after.
Lube is especially helpful when cutting metal with a hacksaw. Paraffin wax
helps, but is nowhere near as good as a product like Boelube. The stuff I
got is in solid form, probably a wax emulsion. It was cheapest at use-
enco.com, about $3 for a small stick. (I waited for a free shipping no
minimum promo...then bought 3.)
Puckdropper
--
Make it to fit, don't make it fit.
On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 4:33:21 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote:
> I usually use a kitchen knife that's been laying around my workshop forever. I use it mostly for marking fine cuts.
Reading between the lines, I gather you chose a blade from the kitchen collection
and are using it to mark wood. There are round scribes (probably one in your try-square)
for marking, and single-bevel knives (both follow a straight edge well), as well as
skew chisels, utility knives, pen knives, and Xacto knives, in my shop, and all
get significant use for marking.
I'd suggest lots of experimentation, before you consider a spendy rosewood
specialty item. My kitchen knives are double-beveled, so i don't like them
for following a straightedge; long blades don't work, you want something with
just enough length to keep your handle from shadowing the mark.
On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 10:46:02 AM UTC-4, Leon wrote:
> On 10/28/2015 9:43 AM, Leon wrote:
> > On 10/27/2015 6:33 PM, Michael wrote:
> >> I usually use a kitchen knife that's been laying around my workshop
> >> forever. I use it mostly for marking fine cuts. Does it pay to get a
> >> really good woodworking knife? If so, any recommendations?
> >>
> >> Thanks.
> >>
> >
> >
> > I use one of those utility knives that has a blade that can be renewed
> > 10 times by breaking of the point and forming a new sharp point.
>
>
> One like this. You can also buy replacement blades.
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Olfa-No-Slip-Utility-Knife-OL-L2/dp/B000HFS93I/ref=sr_1_18?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1446043471&sr=1-18&keywords=utility+knife
Why isn't it green?
Michael <[email protected]> wrote:
>On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 9:47:35 PM UTC-5, woodchucker wrote:
>> On 10/28/2015 4:23 PM, Michael wrote:
>> > On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 8:13:28 PM UTC-5, Sonny wrote:
>> >> On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 6:33:21 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
>> >>> I usually use a kitchen knife that's been laying around my workshop forever. I use it mostly for marking fine cuts. Does it pay to get a really good woodworking knife? If so, any recommendations?
>> >>>
>> >>> Thanks.
>> >>
>> >> I use either a carving knife or a box knife. I sometimes use a single edge razor mounted on a dedicated handle.
>> >>
>> >> Make your own with a saw blade. Or sharpen the end of an old screw driver.
>> >>
>> >> Sonny
>> >
>> > I really like the idea of making one out of a saw blade. I don't know if I have a metal cutting blade for the band saw but I'm going to check. Could be a fun project.
>> >
>>
>> so you won't be able to cut the saw blade on your band saw with a metal
>> blade. It will burn the blade, as the speed of a wood working saw is
>> really way too fast. That said, it's still possible, since it can be
>> done with a friction cut.
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Jeff
>
>
> I didn't have a metal band saw blade so I tried the hacksaw. I got
> about two inches cut and then set it aside for now. I'll hack a couple
> of inches a day or whenever I can get out there. I really like how
> Paul Sellers uses a woodworking knife to make perfect saw cuts for
> dovetails and other cuts. That's what I'm actually after.
This would make the task a whole lot easier.
http://www.hfqpdb.com/coupons/76_ITEM_4-1_2__ANGLE_GRINDER_1440790538.0863.JPG
http://www.hfqpdb.com/coupons/270_ITEM_4-1_2__CUT-OFF_WHEELS_FOR_METAL_-_PACK_OF_10_1442196314.5277.jpg
On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 6:33:21 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
> I usually use a kitchen knife that's been laying around my workshop forever. I use it mostly for marking fine cuts. Does it pay to get a really good woodworking knife? If so, any recommendations?
>
> Thanks.
A somewhat related question? What's the optimum angle for sharpening a shop knife? I've seen 22 degrees, but I wanted to check for other opinions.
On Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 12:57:06 AM UTC-4, Michael wrote:
> On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 9:47:35 PM UTC-5, woodchucker wrote:
> > On 10/28/2015 4:23 PM, Michael wrote:
> > > On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 8:13:28 PM UTC-5, Sonny wrote:
> > >> On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 6:33:21 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
> > >>> I usually use a kitchen knife that's been laying around my workshop=
forever. I use it mostly for marking fine cuts. Does it pay to get a reall=
y good woodworking knife? If so, any recommendations?
> > >>>
> > >>> Thanks.
> > >>
> > >> I use either a carving knife or a box knife. I sometimes use a sing=
le edge razor mounted on a dedicated handle.
> > >>
> > >> Make your own with a saw blade. Or sharpen the end of an old screw =
driver.
> > >>
> > >> Sonny
> > >
> > > I really like the idea of making one out of a saw blade. I don't know=
if I have a metal cutting blade for the band saw but I'm going to check. C=
ould be a fun project.
> > >
> >=20
> > so you won't be able to cut the saw blade on your band saw with a metal=
=20
> > blade. It will burn the blade, as the speed of a wood working saw is=20
> > really way too fast. That said, it's still possible, since it can be=20
> > done with a friction cut.
> >=20
> >=20
> >=20
> > --=20
> > Jeff
>=20
> I didn't have a metal band saw blade so I tried the hacksaw. I got about =
two inches cut and then set it aside for now. I'll hack a couple of inches =
a day or whenever I can get out there. I really like how Paul Sellers uses =
a woodworking knife to make perfect saw cuts for dovetails and other cuts. =
That's what I'm actually after.
Do you have (or know a friend who has) a radial arm saw?
In the thread entitled "what is the value of a sears craftsman 10 inch=20
radial arm saw model no. 113.29411" I described how I used to use a RAS=20
with an abrasive blade to cut steel plates, some up to 12" wide and 1/2"=20
thick.
I'll bet that method would make quick work of cutting a circular saw blade.
On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 3:23:50 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
=20
> > I use either a carving knife or a box knife. I sometimes use a single =
edge razor mounted on a dedicated handle.
> >=20
> > Make your own with a saw blade. Or sharpen the end of an old screw dri=
ver.=20
> >=20
> > Sonny
>=20
> I really like the idea of making one out of a saw blade. I don't know if =
I have a metal cutting blade for the band saw but I'm going to check. Could=
be a fun project.
I have seen more than a few guys use Exacto knives as mentioned by Lew as w=
ell as those that use other disposable blade types. I thought the Exacto w=
as a great solution as they sell a holder that is a bit thicker than a penc=
il and holds and angled chisel cut blade you can buy at just about any hobb=
y store.
If you use a screwdriver, it will not be tempered and will not hold a razor=
edge. Saw blades are differentially tempered, which allows the teeth to b=
e very hard and the spine to flex. By the time you cut the teeth off to ma=
ke your desired blade shape, you are in untempered, soft metal.
I made a simple one with a sawzall bi metal blade and it works like a champ=
. Can't put my hands on it as I think I was using it to trim molding and i=
t walked off a job. Nonetheless, it is an easy and fun project. I didn't =
make the double point model. Plenty of good examples of marking knives pro=
jects/instructions here:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=3Dmaking+a+marking+knife
Robert
On 10/27/2015 7:33 PM, Michael wrote:
> I usually use a kitchen knife that's been laying around my workshop forever. I use it mostly for marking fine cuts. Does it pay to get a really good woodworking knife? If so, any recommendations?
>
> Thanks.
>
.
if you reshaped it, then it's probably fine. I took a knife and broke
the blade off, then reshaped it like a chip carving knife. I can't see
using a long blade to mark, but if that's what your used to ...
I also have some spear point blades, what I like is they are one sided,
and can be flipped from side to side.
I also use a regular utility knife.. so whatever works
--
Jeff
In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] says...
>
> >I usually use a kitchen knife that's been laying around my workshop forever.
> >I use it mostly for marking fine cuts. Does it pay to get a really good woodworking knife?
> > If so, any recommendations?
> >Thanks.
>
>
> Lee Valley has this one - 12 - 13 bucks. Perhaps worth a try ?
>
> http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=69870&cat=1,42936,42949
>
> They sell a few other pricy ones also.
> Called marking knife and / or striking knife ?
> - not sure of the difference ..
> John T.
>
>
> --- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: [email protected] ---
You might find this article to be of interest
<http://www.wkfinetools.com/contrib/cSchwarz/markKnives/markKnives3.asp>
He makes a good point about the thickness and I note that very few
providers of such knives give that information.
For another view, <https://paulsellers.com/2011/12/my-minimalist-tool-
list-the-woodworkers-knife/>
Note that both are in agreement about spear-point knives, sort of--the
first finds rounding the point to be fine, the second sees it as a flaw.
Personally I find such knives a clever concept that has less utility
than one might expect--I have a left and right handed set here somewhere
that mostly serve as paperweights. If what you have is working for you,
stick with it.
In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] says...
>
> On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 9:47:35 PM UTC-5, woodchucker wrote:
> > On 10/28/2015 4:23 PM, Michael wrote:
> > > On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 8:13:28 PM UTC-5, Sonny wrote:
> > >> On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 6:33:21 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
> > >>> I usually use a kitchen knife that's been laying around my workshop forever. I use it mostly for marking fine cuts. Does it pay to get a really good woodworking knife? If so, any recommendations?
> > >>>
> > >>> Thanks.
> > >>
> > >> I use either a carving knife or a box knife. I sometimes use a single edge razor mounted on a dedicated handle.
> > >>
> > >> Make your own with a saw blade. Or sharpen the end of an old screw driver.
> > >>
> > >> Sonny
> > >
> > > I really like the idea of making one out of a saw blade. I don't know if I have a metal cutting blade for the band saw but I'm going to check. Could be a fun project.
> > >
> >
> > so you won't be able to cut the saw blade on your band saw with a metal
> > blade. It will burn the blade, as the speed of a wood working saw is
> > really way too fast. That said, it's still possible, since it can be
> > done with a friction cut.
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Jeff
>
> I didn't have a metal band saw blade so I tried the hacksaw. I got about two inches cut and then set it aside for now. I'll hack a couple of inches a day or whenever I can get out there. I really like how Paul Sellers uses a woodworking knife to make perfect saw cuts for dovetails and other cuts. That's what I'm actually after.
For this kind of thing a Dremel with a cutoff wheel is your friend.
It's amazing what you can cut with a package of cutoff wheels and some
patience. Of course if you've got an angle grinder even better--same
principle faster cut.
On 10/28/2015 9:43 AM, Leon wrote:
> On 10/27/2015 6:33 PM, Michael wrote:
>> I usually use a kitchen knife that's been laying around my workshop
>> forever. I use it mostly for marking fine cuts. Does it pay to get a
>> really good woodworking knife? If so, any recommendations?
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>
>
> I use one of those utility knives that has a blade that can be renewed
> 10 times by breaking of the point and forming a new sharp point.
One like this. You can also buy replacement blades.
http://www.amazon.com/Olfa-No-Slip-Utility-Knife-OL-L2/dp/B000HFS93I/ref=sr_1_18?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1446043471&sr=1-18&keywords=utility+knife
On 10/27/2015 6:33 PM, Michael wrote:
> I usually use a kitchen knife that's been laying around my workshop forever. I use it mostly for marking fine cuts. Does it pay to get a really good woodworking knife? If so, any recommendations?
>
> Thanks.
>
I use one of those utility knives that has a blade that can be renewed
10 times by breaking of the point and forming a new sharp point.
Michael <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
> I usually use a kitchen knife that's been laying around my workshop
> forever. I use it mostly for marking fine cuts. Does it pay to get a
> really good woodworking knife? If so, any recommendations?
>
> Thanks.
As other folks have mentioned, for marking you want a knife
that's only beveled on one side (so the flat side can set
tight against your rule, or the dovetail you're marking from,
or whatever).
That said, as long as you can get the knife tight against
the edge, I don't see that a fancy knife has any advantage
other than aesthetics.
Mine came from Patrick Leach, but I dunno if he's still
making them.
John
"J. Clarke" <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:
> For this kind of thing a Dremel with a cutoff wheel is your friend.
> It's amazing what you can cut with a package of cutoff wheels and some
> patience. Of course if you've got an angle grinder even better--same
> principle faster cut.
Gas hacksaw - only way to go!
Actually, if I was doing this (and I doubt I'd cut up a saw,
they're more useful as saws) I'd cut it on the shears over at
my buddy's place. It's useful having a machinist as a friend.
John
On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 9:47:35 PM UTC-5, woodchucker wrote:
> On 10/28/2015 4:23 PM, Michael wrote:
> > On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 8:13:28 PM UTC-5, Sonny wrote:
> >> On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 6:33:21 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
> >>> I usually use a kitchen knife that's been laying around my workshop f=
orever. I use it mostly for marking fine cuts. Does it pay to get a really =
good woodworking knife? If so, any recommendations?
> >>>
> >>> Thanks.
> >>
> >> I use either a carving knife or a box knife. I sometimes use a single=
edge razor mounted on a dedicated handle.
> >>
> >> Make your own with a saw blade. Or sharpen the end of an old screw dr=
iver.
> >>
> >> Sonny
> >
> > I really like the idea of making one out of a saw blade. I don't know i=
f I have a metal cutting blade for the band saw but I'm going to check. Cou=
ld be a fun project.
> >
>=20
> so you won't be able to cut the saw blade on your band saw with a metal=
=20
> blade. It will burn the blade, as the speed of a wood working saw is=20
> really way too fast. That said, it's still possible, since it can be=20
> done with a friction cut.
>=20
>=20
>=20
> --=20
> Jeff
I didn't have a metal band saw blade so I tried the hacksaw. I got about tw=
o inches cut and then set it aside for now. I'll hack a couple of inches a =
day or whenever I can get out there. I really like how Paul Sellers uses a =
woodworking knife to make perfect saw cuts for dovetails and other cuts. Th=
at's what I'm actually after.
On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 8:43:14 PM UTC-4, [email protected] wrote:
> >I usually use a kitchen knife that's been laying around my workshop forever.
> >I use it mostly for marking fine cuts. Does it pay to get a really good woodworking knife?
> > If so, any recommendations?
> >Thanks.
>
>
> Lee Valley has this one - 12 - 13 bucks. Perhaps worth a try ?
>
> http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=69870&cat=1,42936,42949
>
> They sell a few other pricy ones also.
> Called marking knife and / or striking knife ?
> - not sure of the difference ..
Or one of their other fine products:
http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=67335&cat=1,42884
--
-Harold Hill
On 10/28/2015 4:23 PM, Michael wrote:
> On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 8:13:28 PM UTC-5, Sonny wrote:
>> On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 6:33:21 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
>>> I usually use a kitchen knife that's been laying around my workshop forever. I use it mostly for marking fine cuts. Does it pay to get a really good woodworking knife? If so, any recommendations?
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>
>> I use either a carving knife or a box knife. I sometimes use a single edge razor mounted on a dedicated handle.
>>
>> Make your own with a saw blade. Or sharpen the end of an old screw driver.
>>
>> Sonny
>
> I really like the idea of making one out of a saw blade. I don't know if I have a metal cutting blade for the band saw but I'm going to check. Could be a fun project.
>
so you won't be able to cut the saw blade on your band saw with a metal
blade. It will burn the blade, as the speed of a wood working saw is
really way too fast. That said, it's still possible, since it can be
done with a friction cut.
--
Jeff
>I usually use a kitchen knife that's been laying around my workshop forever.
>I use it mostly for marking fine cuts. Does it pay to get a really good woodworking knife?
> If so, any recommendations?
>Thanks.
Lee Valley has this one - 12 - 13 bucks. Perhaps worth a try ?
http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=69870&cat=1,42936,42949
They sell a few other pricy ones also.
Called marking knife and / or striking knife ?
- not sure of the difference ..
John T.
--- news://freenews.netfront.net/ - complaints: [email protected] ---
On Friday, October 30, 2015 at 6:25:47 PM UTC-5, J. Clarke wrote:
> In article <[email protected]>,=20
> [email protected] says...
> >=20
> > On Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 9:47:35 PM UTC-5, woodchucker wrote:
> > > On 10/28/2015 4:23 PM, Michael wrote:
> > > > On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 8:13:28 PM UTC-5, Sonny wrote:
> > > >> On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 6:33:21 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
> > > >>> I usually use a kitchen knife that's been laying around my worksh=
op forever. I use it mostly for marking fine cuts. Does it pay to get a rea=
lly good woodworking knife? If so, any recommendations?
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Thanks.
> > > >>
> > > >> I use either a carving knife or a box knife. I sometimes use a si=
ngle edge razor mounted on a dedicated handle.
> > > >>
> > > >> Make your own with a saw blade. Or sharpen the end of an old scre=
w driver.
> > > >>
> > > >> Sonny
> > > >
> > > > I really like the idea of making one out of a saw blade. I don't kn=
ow if I have a metal cutting blade for the band saw but I'm going to check.=
Could be a fun project.
> > > >
> > >=20
> > > so you won't be able to cut the saw blade on your band saw with a met=
al=20
> > > blade. It will burn the blade, as the speed of a wood working saw is=
=20
> > > really way too fast. That said, it's still possible, since it can be=
=20
> > > done with a friction cut.
> > >=20
> > >=20
> > >=20
> > > --=20
> > > Jeff
> >=20
> > I didn't have a metal band saw blade so I tried the hacksaw. I got abou=
t two inches cut and then set it aside for now. I'll hack a couple of inche=
s a day or whenever I can get out there. I really like how Paul Sellers use=
s a woodworking knife to make perfect saw cuts for dovetails and other cuts=
. That's what I'm actually after.
>=20
> For this kind of thing a Dremel with a cutoff wheel is your friend. =20
> It's amazing what you can cut with a package of cutoff wheels and some=20
> patience. Of course if you've got an angle grinder even better--same=20
> principle faster cut.
I actually did try that. It was really unwieldy but the wheel did do some o=
f the work. I'm still at it.
Thanks.
On 10/30/2015 7:17 PM, Mike Marlow wrote:
> Michael wrote:
>> On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 6:33:21 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
>>> I usually use a kitchen knife that's been laying around my workshop
>>> forever. I use it mostly for marking fine cuts. Does it pay to get a
>>> really good woodworking knife? If so, any recommendations?
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>
>> A somewhat related question? What's the optimum angle for sharpening
>> a shop knife? I've seen 22 degrees, but I wanted to check for other
>> opinions.
>
> To be honest, I've seen all the stuff about hunting knives, shop knives,
> kitchen knives, etc., 22 degrees, 30 degress, etc. Never found it to matter
> one hoot in real practice. You'll find all sorts of opinions out there and
> mine is only one of all of those, but I just never found it to matter one
> little bit at all. Just sharpen it.
>
+1
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Jeff
On Tue, 27 Oct 2015 16:33:17 -0700 (PDT)
Michael <[email protected]> wrote:
> I usually use a kitchen knife that's been laying around my workshop
> forever. I use it mostly for marking fine cuts. Does it pay to get a
> really good woodworking knife? If so, any recommendations?
it depends on how the kitchen knife works now
is it not cutting it
On Tue, 27 Oct 2015 16:33:17 -0700 (PDT)
Michael <[email protected]> wrote:
> I usually use a kitchen knife that's been laying around my workshop
> forever. I use it mostly for marking fine cuts. Does it pay to get a
> really good woodworking knife? If so, any recommendations?
some of the straight carving knives are a cut above
can find them sold separately from the entire carving kits
Michael wrote:
> On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 6:33:21 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
>> I usually use a kitchen knife that's been laying around my workshop
>> forever. I use it mostly for marking fine cuts. Does it pay to get a
>> really good woodworking knife? If so, any recommendations?
>>
>> Thanks.
>
> A somewhat related question? What's the optimum angle for sharpening
> a shop knife? I've seen 22 degrees, but I wanted to check for other
> opinions.
To be honest, I've seen all the stuff about hunting knives, shop knives,
kitchen knives, etc., 22 degrees, 30 degress, etc. Never found it to matter
one hoot in real practice. You'll find all sorts of opinions out there and
mine is only one of all of those, but I just never found it to matter one
little bit at all. Just sharpen it.
--
-Mike-
[email protected]
On Wed, 28 Oct 2015 13:23:44 -0700 (PDT), Michael
<[email protected]> wrote:
>On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 8:13:28 PM UTC-5, Sonny wrote:
>> On Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 6:33:21 PM UTC-5, Michael wrote:
>> > I usually use a kitchen knife that's been laying around my workshop forever. I use it mostly for marking fine cuts. Does it pay to get a really good woodworking knife? If so, any recommendations?
>> >
>> > Thanks.
>>
>> I use either a carving knife or a box knife. I sometimes use a single edge razor mounted on a dedicated handle.
>>
>> Make your own with a saw blade. Or sharpen the end of an old screw driver.
>>
>> Sonny
>
>I really like the idea of making one out of a saw blade. I don't know if I have a metal cutting blade for the band saw but I'm going to check. Could be a fun project.
I have one made from a band saw blade the blade was 1 1/4 inch, my dad
made it he worked at JI Case (formerly IH) prototype pattern shop. The
band saw was for sawing stuff in half for cut away displays you could
literaly drive a tractor and cut it down the middle.
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>I usually use a kitchen knife that's been laying around my workshop
>forever. I use it mostly for marking fine cuts. Does it pay to get a really
>good woodworking >knife? If so, any recommendations?
I have a number of knives in my shop and use then as appropriate.
Left and Right marking knives
Used exclusively for layout work
A retractable blade utility knife
Used for opening boxes, cutting roll and soft sheet goods, insulation,
felt paper, nylon binding straps, etc.
A hacking knife
Used for rough work where I hit it with a mallet or hammer to split
wood. A Google image search on Hacking Knife brings up examples.