Malatesta0812 Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Hi All, Well I just finished turning, off center drilling and cutting the kerf for my first metal lip plug. I think that it looks good, however, when I cut the kerf for the metal lip on my bandsaw, it seemed a little to wide. What method do you employ to cut the kerf? bandsaw? Japanese razor saw? Is it possible to get a little tighter kerf, or do I have to just live with the wider kerf and fill it in with epoxy putty? Thanks in advance for the help..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enus911 Posted January 8, 2018 Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 Depends on the thickness of your blade.....you can buy a thinner bandsaw blade the tighter the better..... you can use fret saws or coping saws. The band saw has been the most consistent for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pulse Posted January 9, 2018 Report Share Posted January 9, 2018 I have had luck with using a metal cutting blade that I purposefully dulled. I ran a hard tool bit against it thus dulling it. The kerf was reduced but will still cut wood and gives me a nice snug fit. I hate loose sloppy lips. I use this blade only for lip slots. what's the secret word for tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malatesta0812 Posted January 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 Thanks, I am going to look for a metal cutting blade for my bandsaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capesams Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 (edited) 14 teeth per inch..1/4" wide blade.....the set in the teeth are much finer...wood blade if you can't find a metal blade Edited January 16, 2018 by capesams add info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slacktide Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazerp Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 13 hours ago, slacktide said: Can't get anyone local to sharpen my old one - any pointers ??? Morone Saxatilis... God put them in the Surf to take them, not in the freaking boat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Fixter Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 On 1/9/2018 at 4:53 AM, Steel Pulse said: I have had luck with using a metal cutting blade that I purposefully dulled. I ran a hard tool bit against it thus dulling it. The kerf was reduced but will still cut wood and gives me a nice snug fit. I hate loose sloppy lips. I use this blade only for lip slots. Do like Steel Pulse suggested...... make some test cuts as you reduce the amount of kerf....... being sure you don't remove to much kerf.. be careful on how you remove the kerf......I doubt if any method is OSHA approved Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel Pulse Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 (edited) Ha. Yes I have been working with tools a long time so I can get a little nonchalant in how I tell people how to do stuff sometimes. Put the saw in neutral and rotate the blade by hand slowly. I would use a sharpening stone up against the side of the blade lightly at first on both sides creeping up on the size you want like Mike stated and test it each time. Thanks Mike. Hope all is well out there. Edited February 20, 2018 by Steel Pulse what's the secret word for tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Fisher Posted March 4, 2018 Report Share Posted March 4, 2018 I have a cheap flush cut saw that works well. Narrow kerf due to teeth not being set outward of the blade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayAreaSurfCaster Posted March 6, 2018 Report Share Posted March 6, 2018 I use a block of wood with wood dowels in the diameter of the hook hole and weight holes to secure the blank level and to keep it from rolling. Then I butt a block cut at the proper height for the lip cut against the lure and I use a FeinTool resting on the block as a guide, for the final cut. You can set the cut depth with a piece of tape on the blade, have minimal tear out and the kerf of the blade is a snug fit on the lip. Makes for easy repeat performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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