Andy Graves
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| 04 Feb 2010 05:21 PM |
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Hey everyone, I have a Bosch jigsaw and was curious what you are using to cut solid surface? The blades we were using from Bosch don't seem to be available although they say they still make em.
A part number would be great if you got one.
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| 04 Feb 2010 05:40 PM |
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That is a trick question, right?  Everyone knows that you are not allowed to say Solid Surface and Jig saw in the same sentence. In case you are serious. When I know there are no witnesses, and it seems that a jig saw is the right tool for the job. I have always used T-101B for my bosch jig saw. Don't know it is the best, but it is what I have tried and like. Johnny C |
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Andy Graves
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| 04 Feb 2010 06:32 PM |
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Funny stuff. We use a jigsaw to do some cutting but always clean it up with a sander. How the heck do you make a curved shape without a jigsaw?
Do those blades last pretty good? The ones we have work great for a short length and then go dull.
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| 04 Feb 2010 06:39 PM |
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Do they last pretty good? I guess that is relative to what you expect. Obviously they cut best when they are new and efficiency diminishes from there. They are about $8.00 for a 5 pak. Doesn't cost much to try.
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| 04 Feb 2010 07:15 PM |
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Just use metal cutting blades then you can't go wrong they are very fine and do less damage to the solid surface ie: no jagged cut marks that cause cracks later, you still have to sand or router it afterwards though, just to be compliant with suppliers rules. |
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| 04 Feb 2010 07:27 PM |
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Posted By Andy on 04 Feb 2010 12:32 PM
Funny stuff. We use a jigsaw to do some cutting but always clean it up with a sander. How the heck do you make a curved shape without a jigsaw?
Cut the shape out of wood, clamp it to the Corian, and use a flush cut router bit? Or the really easy way...CNC  |
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Andy Graves
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| 04 Feb 2010 07:47 PM |
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We tried the metal cutting ones and they are really slow because they buildup with the plastic dust. They do give a better finish without tearing up the top of the material. |
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Kelsey Crisp
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| 04 Feb 2010 08:27 PM |
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Andy, I use the Bosch that cuts on the downstroke. I think i got my last ones at Lowes... I'll get you a part number. |
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| 04 Feb 2010 08:42 PM |
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Bosch T101D for us. |
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John Christensen
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| 04 Feb 2010 09:13 PM |
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That blade works especially good if you are cutting a laminate from the face side. You should set your saw on no orbit action because it will be cutting on the down stroke.
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| 04 Feb 2010 10:17 PM |
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T101 also here, but the cam on the Bosch sabre saw won't last too long. |
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| 05 Feb 2010 06:02 AM |
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Tom,
What do you mean the cam won't last too long? |
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| 05 Feb 2010 06:27 AM |
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If you are referring to the same sabre saws we use - the kind with the adjustable cut styles - aggressive to fine, there is a cam action that is designed for wood. The extra density of solid surface wears the cam down significantly. |
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| 05 Feb 2010 11:42 AM |
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Don't you all have the festool Jig saw? Am I the only one that spent a gazillion dollars for it ?
Not sure I would do that again. |
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Andy Graves
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| 05 Feb 2010 08:33 PM |
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Funny you say that Tom, I just had one break so all I have now is the fine stroke.
KC, I liked the FESTOOL but I just don't use it enough to warrant the extra money. Do you like the FESTOOL jigsaw? |
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Kelsey Crisp
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| 05 Feb 2010 09:02 PM |
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Andy, it does a good job, but so does my 20 yr old bosch barrel shape jig saw.
I feel like I threw money away on that purchase.... Same with the $500 cordless drill from Festool. I would never buy one. I have Bosch drills that are going on 4 yrs old, same batteries.. and I give them one heck of a workout. On the other hand... Festool saws and sanders, best money I ever spent. |
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| 06 Feb 2010 02:28 AM |
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Kelsey, how about the Kapek compound mitre saw, would you buy that? |
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Kelsey Crisp
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| 06 Feb 2010 01:59 PM |
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For $1300? Not for my cabinet work, will not do anything different my Hitachi or Delta will not do.
I get perfect cuts with those.
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