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03-29-2013, 01:58 PM
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Re: Straight edge cuts
I use a vertical band saw with a metal cutting blade on it. The metal cutting blade is tempered and has fine teeht. I cut alum, brass and copper. I found out the hard way not to try to cut steel with it, sparks will fly. I have cut square aluminun tube to make a special size channel. I either use a belt sander then files on a piece 2 feet or longer.
The trick is to use a metal cutting blade or a very fine tooth blade 
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03-29-2013, 05:02 PM
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Re: Straight edge cuts
how wide of blade are you using ? I went with a 1/2" it doesn't seem to wander as much .
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03-29-2013, 07:05 PM
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Re: Straight edge cuts
1/4 cuts like butter but teeth are too wavy to prevent side bite. not good
1/2 to 3/4 blades at 18 to 24tpi work best for me my biggest issue is precise and stable centering especially across
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