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 Bosch 2609255031 HSS R Metal Drill Bit Set 13 Pieces  US $14.43
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 Faithfull Long Series 85mm Pre Pack HSS Jobber Drill US $18.57
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 Silverline 941854 9 mm HSS Titanium Drill Bis US $5.74
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 Silverline 733229 2 Pack 5 mm HSS Titanium Drill Bits US $4.14
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 Silverline 273220 Electricians Bi Metal Hole Saw Kit US $39.03
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 Silverline 277845 1 mm Cobalt Drill Bit US $14.69
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 Silverline 349763 32 mm Bi Metal Hole Saw US $9.71
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 Silverline 196496 5 Pack 65 x 148 mm Metric HSS Long Series Bits US $10.43
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 Silverline 821164 10 mm HSS Titanium Drill Bit US $6.74
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 Silverline 675180 92 mm Bi Metal Hole Saw US $20.71
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 Recoil 33100 Wire Thread Repair Kit Standard UNC 5 8 11 US $58.11
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 Recoil 33080 Wire Thread Repair Kit Standard UNC 1 2 13 US $40.36
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 Recoil 33070 Wire Thread Repair Kit Standard UNC 7 16 14 US $34.75
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 Recoil 33050 Wire Thread Repair Kit Standard UNC 5 16 18 US $30.99
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 Recoil 33060 Wire Thread Repair Kit Standard UNC 3 8 16 US $33.48
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 3 pc HINGE DRILL BIT SET Self Center Door Cabinet US $9.99
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 Silverline 282563 16 Piece Combi Drill Set US $9.80
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 Silverline 371762 12 Piece Screw Extractor Set US $18.03
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 Silverline 151206 3 Piece HSS Step Drill Bit Set US $27.37
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 Silverline 125629 82 mm x 55 mm x 11 mm TCT Planer Blade US $10.57
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 Faithfull SD630 HSS Step Drill 6 30mm US $35.14
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 Draper 76079 Expert 7mm Cobalt Twist Drill US $10.14
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 Draper 76078 Expert 65mm Cobalt Twist Drill US $8.83
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 Draper 76080 Expert 75mm Cobalt Twist Drill US $10.57
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 Ruko 19 Piece HSS Drill Set US $25.09
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 Faithfull TD630 HSS Taper Drill 6 30mm US $32.46
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 CK 814 Quick Change Hacksaw 300mm US $49.97
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 Black Decker A7154 100 Piece Accessory Set US $58.00
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 CEL AP01 Accessory Case Standard Pack 1 US $23.57
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 Faithfull Long Series 12mm Pre Pack HSS Jobber Drill US $34.57
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 Faithfull Long Series 9mm Pre Pack HSS Jobber Drill US $20.86
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 Faithfull Long Series 7mm Pre Pack HSS Jobber Drill US $11.66
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 Faithfull Long Series 55mm Pre Pack HSS Jobber Drills 2 Pieces US $14.29
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 Faithfull Long Series 8mm Pre Pack HSS Jobber Drill US $16.89
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 Faithfull Long Series 10mm Pre Pack HSS Jobber Drill US $25.09
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 Faithfull Long Series 75mm Pre Pack HSS Jobber Drill US $13.89
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 Irwin 10504296 Jigsaw Blades Metal and Wood Cutting U345XF Pack of 5 US $29.29
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 Irwin 10504297 Jigsaw Blades Metal Cutting U123X Pack of 5 US $22.29
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Superior Quality Blades Enhance Sawing On Portable Sawing Applications
Using the best quality portable saw machine will not get the job done if you use anything but the best quality blades available. Today's modern portaband is made of Bi-Metal M-42 cobalt teeth and a softback. Cost has been driven down on this type of blade to the point where it is not advisable to use a lessor quality blade in ANY situation. The single most important thing to remember when choosing a blade for your application is to make sure that your TPI (Teeth Per Inch) choice is the correct one for your application.
How to Choose TPI (Teeth Per Inch) for Your PortaBand Application.
The rule of thumb when choosing TPI is that at least 2 teeth must be in the work piece at all times. If at least 2 teeth are NOT engaged you will strip teeth. It's okay to have 3 teeth engaged or even 4, but remember, the more teeth in the work piece the better chance that the gullets will fill with chips. When that happens, you will get a dragging situation which promotes dulling, slows cutting action, and risks breakage. Material that is 1/8" thick would require at least 16 TPI to keep at least 2 teeth in the material at all times. A standard 18TPI would be a good choice. The most popular choice is 18 TPI with the 10/14V a close second. Also note that the variable tooth configuration provides a smoother cut and a wider application. Bottom line is that you should choose a bi-metal M-42 portaband with the correct TPI choice for the application. Most manufacturers offer TPI's of 10, 14, 10/14V, 18 and 24. PortaBandStore.com sells saw blades that are ideal for cutting structural steel, pipe, tanks, angle iron, bolts, and other materials, including plastic and wood.
If you want to buy the highest quality blades for your portable band saw machine, log onto PortaBandStore.com. They offer a good range of portaband blades which utilize the ‘Starrett' exclusive bi-metal unique saw technology for longer life and faster cutting. The HSS teeth in their blades contain 8% cobalt- this gives the blades the highest heat and wear resistance. To produce the best quality blades, they use Split-Chip advantage. Using the theory of solid state diffusion, they provide 170% more weld contact area, by joining the two strips of high speed steel wires to a backing steel in a solid phase. This technology significantly reduces the fracture and breakage at the HSS/backing material interface. After the initial use, the teeth develop a groove- producing dual chips that can be easily removed from the cut. As it is a solely internet based company, you have to make payments through credit card or PayPal. If you would like to have more information on a particular blade, either send them an email or Google the manufacture and model number. Just point your mouse to the "Add to Cart" button on the order page and receive your shipment with 24 hours at your doorstep.
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How does hardened A2 compare to HSS?
I have this cutter for woodturning that my brother made for me out of A2 steel. It is 2" by 1" by half inch thick. I need to know how hardened A2 compares to HSS and weather it would be best to heat treat or freeze my cutter.
By HSS, do you mean hardened stainless steel? If so, I'd need to know the grade of SS you're speaking of and the method of heat treat used to harden.
A2 is a tool steel with hardenable capabilities into the 45 RC range. It has high impact resistance and has been used for aluminum stamping dies. I can corrode over time if left in an uncontrolled environment.
Typically, hardened stainless is more brittle than A2, but can stay sharp for a longer period of time. It also typically hardens to 40-45 RC. For a wood cutting tool, you should be OK with A2.
