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Hi New to the forum(today) Need Help. I'm building a tow truck. I can't figure how to make the 1/16 kerfs for the doors. Any suggestions? Thanks guys. Butch
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Without more details, it is hard to say what is best. However, the first thing that comes to mind is a 1/16" router bit.
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An average circular saw blade has a 1/16" kerf. I use them occasionally in my table saw as it is much easier to drive a smaller and thinner blade.
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(03-13-2022, 01:20 PM)FS7 Wrote: An average circular saw blade has a 1/16" kerf. I use them occasionally in my table saw as it is much easier to drive a smaller and thinner blade.
Yep, done this many times. Works like a charm.
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I too have used a high quality 7 1/4" circular saw blade in my table saw to cut a box and lid apart when I don't want to lose too much kerf and throw of the dimensions of the exposed box joints. And I have used it to cut the slot for the cheese slicer wire in a cheese slicing board. Works just fine.
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What size are we talking about?? You can use a scrollsaw or a jigsaw. Then you will be able to make the curves.
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(03-14-2022, 10:46 AM)BrentDH Wrote: I too have used a high quality 7 1/4" circular saw blade in my table saw to cut a box and lid apart when I don't want to lose too much kerf and throw of the dimensions of the exposed box joints. And I have used it to cut the slot for the cheese slicer wire in a cheese slicing board. Works just fine.
I've found high quality 7 1/4" blades very good for cutting thin or small pieces. They seem less prone to being grabby than a 10" blade. I just feed slower than with a 10" blade due to lower rim speed.
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(03-17-2022, 08:25 PM)JTTHECLOCKMAN Wrote: What size are we talking about?? You can use a scrollsaw or a jigsaw. Then you will be able to make the curves.
He said "kerfs' not "curves"
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Gotta love how OP joined the forum, posted his question then promptly disappeared. Never even logged in again to look for answers.
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Logging in is not necessary. He could still read the responses simply by visiting the forum.
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