Members snubbyfan Posted November 26, 2015 Members Report Posted November 26, 2015 I've been getting lotsa orders in lately. Unfortunately, with my peripheral neuropathy, cuttin' leather can get to be a bit of a challenge. I decided to try using my bandsaw. It worked rather well. Just gotta be careful, it cuts through leather almost effortlessly. Quote Keep on Chooglin'Check out my YouTube Channel, comment and subscribe for updateshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOM3hbruUKHov9kquIxXKlA
Members TinkerTailor Posted November 26, 2015 Members Report Posted November 26, 2015 I found starrett knife edge band saw blades for 15 bux starting. Here: http://www.bandsawbladesking.com/bandsaw-blade-deals/band-knives/starrett-band-knives-razor-edge-band-knife/ Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
Members billybopp Posted November 26, 2015 Members Report Posted November 26, 2015 Now I wish I had a bandsaw. Quote
Members veedub3 Posted November 26, 2015 Members Report Posted November 26, 2015 Being using a band saw for years now, especially when cutting soles for sandals. (Got the idea from a couple of older threads on here) Because I also dabble in woodworking, I also have a scroll saw that can do the job just as well. If you don't have a band saw and want one, keep a look out on craigslist in your area for them. I didn't need another one but I got a great gently used 14" bandsaw for $150. New this thing cost $700. Of course you would need a space for something this big but the smaller bench top versions are listed for sale on craigslist all the time. On another topic, you can also use your band saw to cut out acrylic templates of the patterns that you use the most. Print out your pattern on the printer, use spray adhesive to glue the printed template to your acrylic, and carefully cut it out. Take the acrylic to the sander to smooth out your edges and you have a template to use over, and over, and over........ Karina Quote "The only man who makes no mistake, is the man who does nothing." Theodore Roosevelt
Moderator Art Posted November 26, 2015 Moderator Report Posted November 26, 2015 Karina, Definitely +1 on getting a second band saw. I run one with knife edge blades and before I had the second saw, I had to change back and forth or try to cut something with the knife edge that should have been cut with a toothed blade. I used to look like I tried to take the Tomcat to the Vet after those blade changes. I now get into a full set of welding leathers before changing knife blades (and taking the Tom to the Vet). Art Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members TinkerTailor Posted November 27, 2015 Members Report Posted November 27, 2015 Karina, Definitely +1 on getting a second band saw. I run one with knife edge blades and before I had the second saw, I had to change back and forth or try to cut something with the knife edge that should have been cut with a toothed blade. I used to look like I tried to take the Tomcat to the Vet after those blade changes. I now get into a full set of welding leathers before changing knife blades (and taking the Tom to the Vet). Art I know what you mean, I have seen an old grisled band saw guru at a woodworking school just kinda walk up and throw the blade at it and it went on perfect The old one, a deft twist and it was triple coiled and into the box. Not a drop of blood. ...........Yeah right....... Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
Contributing Member Ferg Posted November 27, 2015 Contributing Member Report Posted November 27, 2015 I have a blade welder. At one time we made product that required at least a dozen band blades per day. One of my bandsaws uses a 108" blade. You watch very carefully when handling any of them. ferg Quote
Troy I Posted November 28, 2015 Report Posted November 28, 2015 What type of band saw blade works best for cutting leather? Quote TroyImler's LeatherBentonville, VA 22610 http://www.ebay.com/usr/imlers_leather
Members TinkerTailor Posted November 28, 2015 Members Report Posted November 28, 2015 What type of band saw blade works best for cutting leather? I found starrett knife edge band saw blades for 15 bux starting. Here: http://www.bandsawbladesking.com/bandsaw-blade-deals/band-knives/starrett-band-knives-razor-edge-band-knife/ less dust and cleaner cut edge than toothed blades. Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
King's X Posted November 28, 2015 Report Posted November 28, 2015 I have used my bandsaw, table saw and even my drill press to drill my larger holes. Quote Greetings from Central Texas! The Grain Side Up blog #TheGrainSideUp
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