Need info about lathe bits

   / Need info about lathe bits #21  
To answer the question at hand, I make my parting blades out of broken hacksaw blades. I grind the teeth off of the edge and then grind whatever shape I want on the cutting face, including tapering the sides if needed. I always have new stock when one breaks.

But, I have concerns over your plan to cut through 3/16" metal with one tooth. You'd be far better off using a rotary cutter. I know of an electronics shop that cuts all of their panels on an engraving table. Even with a carbide rotary engraving bit, it is pretty s-l-o-w because of the multiple passes (and they cut only plastic and aluminum panels).

I've found that a Sawzall is about the best you can get for a wide variety of cutting needs, so perhaps you can find a used one at the flea market.

Good luck!

- Just Gary
 
   / Need info about lathe bits
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#22  
I was in Lowes today killing time
and I noticed they had mapp/oxy torches with disposable tanks for $50.
I think I'll get one of them. can also use propane.
No more stuff than I do it should work great.
But I'm gonna post a seperate question about it to get opinions.

Pooh Bear
 
   / Need info about lathe bits #23  
Bear you're not going to cut steel with disposable bottled gas from Lowe's my friend. It would work fine for heating it but no more.
 

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