Bandsaw Blade Soldering

Modified on 2008/04/06 22:23 by Administrator — Categorized as: Bandsaws, Restoration Topics

by Bob Vaughan

Introduction

Naturally, blades joined in this manner won't worn on NWWM :-) The JK Woodcraft jig shown is a prototype from 1987. The newer ones are galvanized and don't rust up as easily.

How you grind the scarf joint is up to your using what faculties you have. I like this rig better than any other I've tried because it keeps that thorny snake of a bandsaw blade off my shoulders and more at my feet.

Not shown is what to do if there's ticking as the blade runs through the guides from a high spot. Color the blade with a felt tipped marker, roll the blade through a few revolutions, observe where the color has worn away and get out the dremel and grind down those spots.

Photos

Components

Components


Grinding Block

Grinding Block


Grind Scarf

Grind Scarf


Ground Scarf

Ground Scarf


Ground Scarf Joints

Ground Scarf Joints


Holder

Holder


Clamp to bench

Clamp to bench


Set jig for blad size

Set jig for blad size


Center the ground area in the slot

Center the ground area in the slot


Apply Flux

Apply Flux


Apply Solder

Apply Solder


Ready for the torch

Ready for the torch


Heat Joint

Heat Joint


Cool joint

Cool joint


Get ready to grind

Get ready to grind


Grind

Grind


Color ground area

Color ground area


That's all there is to it!