Video request

[CNLNC]

Mrsn, I've watched all 3 and again, thanks.
Here are some questions, and the answers are probably "personal preference and experience", but I thought I would ask anyway.

1. Why are you using a skip tooth blade?
2. How often do you change blades during a project, or do you use it until it breaks. (Looks like you only had to use 2 blades for this project)
3. When you tension your blade, is it by feel, or experience? (I am not familiar with your brand of saw)

Thanks again for the effort and information

[yyyyyguy]

Katie...Hey GO BADGERS...Pete

[pauley555]

Hi Mrsn,watched all 3 video's,thanks for your time doing this.regards paul

[mrsn]

CNLNC -
the answers are a bit of personal preference, but I'll try to answer.
I used a skip tooth blade, because it was handy. I like them because they cut a little quicker. I prefer a number 5 blade when ever possible (my lucky number is 5 for unrelated reasons). I use Olsen blades because I can get them locally at Menards, and my mother in law loves buying blades for holidays.

I use a blade until I notice it is dull. I used 2 blades for this project. I will usually get 15 or 20 minuets of cutting out of a blade. The first blade I changed actually came loose of the lower clamp. It is kind of a pain to put blades in so I decided to change it while it was out.

With the hegner saw, you can feel the tension in the screw as you turn it. It gets noticeably harder to turn as it gets tight. When I use my hitachi, it is more of an experience thing. When I started I would tension and re-tension the blade several time for each cut I tried to make.

[Gabby]

Gabby. The blade is not spiral. It is an Olsen number 5 skip tooth blade.

Thank you my dear.
Gabby

[CNLNC]

Thanks Mrsn.
Looking forward to the next video series...

[Danny]

Hello Mrsn.  Loved watching your video's very much even tho I have been scrolling for many years.  My interest is since we both own a Hegner I was wandering why you haven't purchased the quick blade change knob that takes the place of your Shinny fine grooved knob.  I have found that the newer knob is really fast as compared to the original.  Second observation is why you reach all the way in back and check the tension on every cut?
I install the blade in the upper blade holder the exact same way every time and I only check the tension one time.  Was just wondering about whether I should modify my procedures or not.  Let me know. 
                                           Just Lil Ole Me....  Danny  :+} 

[mrsn]

Danny-
 I got the shinny knob to replace the clamp with the allen screw. I thought it was the quick change thing.
I check the tension as a "bad habit" from using my Hitachi. It doesn't change much at all on the Hegner, but I can't stop checking.
I don't think you need to change, as long as it is working for you
MrsN

[Danny]

I have a extra Quick Blade Change Knob given to me by my Lil Bro when he gave me the Hegner.  Didn't realize he sent it until I ordered a new one.  Want it?  Think u know I owned a 18 inch Hatichi (sp) and Now I Know where you got the tensioning habit.  Oh I can really remember them years!
I wud really say that my method of scrolling to me is where I shall keep it.
                Later my Good Friend....  Danny  :+}

[spiderman]

I like watching steve videos when I can't sleep.  after about 5 videos or so then I get kind of sleepy LOL.............................................................

 

[wardch]

I own a Hegner also.  When you say "Quick Change Knob" are you taking about the one at Mike's Workshop?
I don't own one and wondering how they work. 


Chris

[Intarsia92]

Chris, The picture of the quick change knob you have in your post is the best one available, I have four of them which i use all the time and wouldn't be without them.  They make all the difference in the world when doing fret work.