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General Category => Ask Steve a question. => Topic started by: James R on July 19, 2010, 06:20:15 pm
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Steve,
Have you ever cut patterns or anything with your scroll saw in glass.
I saw a book about it and wondered.
Thank You,
Jim
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That's a new one on me.
David
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Nope, never tried it or heard of it. ???
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Don't try it with tempered glass -- unless you like 'minor' explosions and glass over every single inch of your shop! (Definitely wear eye protection)
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The only thing I know of that will cut glass like a saw is a rotary blade that has a 'diamond' edge and cuts under a liquid such as water or maybe glycerine. The 'chipping action of a normal saw blade would tend to break the glass rather than cut it.
~~~GrayBeard~~~
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I've never tried glass. I have cut a record album though. Turned out ok but the edges weren't the greatest. I don't remember what blade I used but I'm sure it was the wrong one. ;)
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Hi Jim, yes you can cut glass with a scroll saw. You need a water drip tank and diamond blades. I could probably find you a source for the blades if you like. They are very expensive. The drip tank can be home made. I know They use to make a drip tank for the Hawk but I'm not sure it is still available.
I just did a quick search and here is a source for the diamond blades. Looks like they are out of stock at this time however.
http://www.scrollit.com/Olson%20Scroll%20Saw%20Blades/diamond_scroll_saw_blades.htm (http://www.scrollit.com/Olson%20Scroll%20Saw%20Blades/diamond_scroll_saw_blades.htm)
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I haven't used them yet but purchased 2 blades (Diamond) from Bushton mfg. the new owners of hawk. haven't built my drip tank yet but plan on using a piece of plastic pipe and an ice maker kit,
jim
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Lot of new things here.The glass sawing first. And now a drip tank. What is it and how does it work ??? Never heard of it can anyone enlighten me?
David
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A drip tank is used to keep a constant drip of water on the saw blade when using a diamond blade. This keeps the blade cool when cutting glass.
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For those that may want to make their own drip tank here is a good site to look at.
http://www.pswood.com/downloads/ProductReview_DripTank_Poster.pdf
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Probably not a good thing for us with saws that have cast iron tables!
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Thanks for enlightning me. Did my bit of learning for the day.
david
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I think I will stick to wood and my FD blades. Sounds like a neat idea though...would like to see a finished piece.
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Yeah... same here SP. Somehow if I try it I see myself in the ER getting my body duct taped to get the shards out.
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"Somehow if I try it I see myself in the ER getting my body duct taped to get the shards out"
:o :o :o LMAO ::) ::) ::)
Sorry still LMAO :o :o :o
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I have the book you are talking about. This technique should not be done on a Dewalt 788. The Dewalts table is made of cast iron and will rush. I think the Hawk or the Hegner has an enclosed motor and is best suited for the glass cutting technique......
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I would like to see a finished project as well. And maybe pics of your set up with the drip tank.
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IN all my many years as a handyman I have learned one very important lesson....
I HATE working with GLASS!!!!
~~~GB~~~
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I do know there is a glass saw sold for the stained glass workers Gryphon and Taurus
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have the new hawk jr. and it looks like it was designed to use with a drip tank, stainless steel table and nothing to hurt underneath with the water, have bought the blades and need to finish my drip tank then on to stained glass, will post a report as soon as I have results.
jim