Parting Tool Material

[Hors]

After a scource for old power hacksaw blade, to make a thin parting tool

Prefer in Brisbane.

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[jazzy69]

Hi Hors,
McJings sell hss rectangular blade down to 1/16". Look under rectangular blade (in the woodworking section). I can usually get stuff overnight from them.
Regards,
Ross

[dai sensei]

Try your local machine/fabicating shops, although these days they usually have the more modern drop bandsaws.

You could also just buy one GPW Thin Parting Tool (http://www.garypye.com/Turning-Tools/GPW-Turning-Tools/Parting-Tool-s/GPW-Thin-Parting-Tool-p413.html) for $30

[Sawdust Maker]

ask in the metal working forums - someone there might be able to give you a lead

[robyn2839]

old power saw blades make great parting tools ,carbide tipped as well

[robyn2839]

you can make good parting tool from an old circular saw blade