Need help selecting slitting saw setup

[wachuko]

I am having a hard time trying to select a slitting saw arbor and saws for it. To use in my milling machines.

Can someone recommend an arbor and saws to go with it? I am not kidding, it needs to be an idiot proof recommendation... Meaning, if a link to the actual arbor and saws is possible, that would be best.

Only thing that I know is that I would like it to be so the arbor is not huge/thick. I have seen a few videos of people regretting getting one that is too thick and it takes away from the cutting capacity of the blade.

R8 arbor
And most commonly used saw blade recommendations...

I do not have a project for them... just want to start with something...

 

[davidpbest]

I am having a hard time trying to select a slitting saw arbor and saws for it. To use in my milling machines.

Can someone recommend an arbor and saws to go with it? I am not kidding, it needs to be an idiot proof recommendation... Meaning, if a link to the actual arbor and saws is possible, that would be best.

Only thing that I know is that I would like it to be so the arbor is not huge/thick. I have seen a few videos of people regretting getting one that is too thick and it takes away from the cutting capacity of the blade.

R8 arbor
And most commonly used saw blade recommendations...

I do not have a project for them... just want to start with something...

What quality and price level are you looking for? Saw blade recommendations depend a lot on what material you're cutting, how deep you need to cut, and how thin the kerf needs to be.

 

[wachuko]

What quality and price level are you looking for? Saw blade recommendations depend a lot on what material you're cutting, how deep you need to cut, and how thin the kerf needs to be.

That is why I would like a recommendation of the most common (if that even exist) used...

Cutting tool steel, aluminum... maybe later I will experiment with stainless steel, but not for a year or so...

price wise... less than 150.00 for the arbor if that gets me something good...

 

[Flyinfool]

I bought a cheap Enco 3 piece set of arbors that has served me perfectly for more than 20 years now. As for saws there are so many types, thicknesses and diameters and arbor sizes. that you are much better off just buying as needed for a job at hand. No matter what you get it will be a bit to small in dia and/or a bit to thick for what you need at the moment and you will have to order one anyhow.

If I were to do it again, I would just make my own arbors, they are not rocket science.

One feature you want to watch for is how far the collar extends below the blade. A tall one can have clearance issues with your work piece or vice.

 

[davidpbest]

This is a universal R8 arbor that will hold a variety of arbor hole diameters. I am not going to recommend slitting saw blades unless you have a specific application. This is one tool area where loading up on saw blades prospectively is a bad ideal. Wait until you have a specific need and then post here.

TTC VAB-56 R8 Slitting Saw Arbor

Select the accuracy that meets your needsApplicationsFor mounting small saws where an arbor is required.FeaturesFits standard collets and chucks.Accepts saw blades with 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8" and 1" hole size.Arbor screw: 5/16"-24Hex key: 3/16"Rust resistant black oxide finish.

www.travers.com

 

[davidpbest]

You might benefit by watching these two videos:

 

[mmcmdl]

They are easy to make . You have to know what size bore is in the cutters first though .

 

[wachuko]

This is a universal R8 arbor that will hold a variety of arbor hole diameters. I am not going to recommend slitting saw blades unless you have a specific application. This is one tool area where loading up on saw blades prospectively is a bad ideal. Wait until you have a specific need and then post here.

TTC VAB-56 R8 Slitting Saw Arbor

Select the accuracy that meets your needsApplicationsFor mounting small saws where an arbor is required.FeaturesFits standard collets and chucks.Accepts saw blades with 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8" and 1" hole size.Arbor screw: 5/16"-24Hex key: 3/16"Rust resistant black oxide finish.

www.travers.com

That is the one that I do not want. Takes a lot of the surface area from the blade… that is what I meant from looking for something not that wide at the saw blade end

 

[wachuko]

You might benefit by watching these two videos:

Okay, will watch in about an hour… thanks

 

[mmcmdl]

That is the one that I do not want. Takes a lot of the surface area from the blade… that is what I meant from looking for something not that wide at the saw blade end

You could probably make a holder in 10 minutes . I just found a ship load down the basement , all specialty cutters . They do make R8 shank and straight shank holders . The issue with the R8s , the large nut on the bottom reduces clearance . Doesn't matter with a bigger blade .