Thread: Cutting hebel block on bandsaw

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Much easier, cheaper to invest in a $90-00 Ozito table tile saw. Will last for ever on hedel block

Much easier, cheaper to invest in a $90-00 Ozito table tile saw. Will last for ever on hedel block[/QUOTE]

What a good idea. Did not realise I had that as an option and they are cheap. Will not be using it a lot anyway.

Hi Kidbee

Can I ask what you are cutting it up for? I ask because Hebel can be cut very accurately and very easily with a cheap handsaw. I built a BBQ bench and wall with Hebel and did all my cuts with a $10 handsaw and then just threw it out afterwards.

Danny

Hi All, Gary,
OK, I'll bite, what is Hebel ???.
Sounds like Soap Stone.

Originally Posted by issatree

Hi All, Gary,
OK, I'll bite, what is Hebel ???.
Sounds like Soap Stone.

What is Hebel - Hebel

Hebel is a light weight aerated concrete. I am making hives for stingless native bees out of it, thus my need to cut it accurately like a piece if timber. Some of my friends in the industry are making up their own aerated concrete using vermiculate in the mix and making moulds to pour it into.

I intend to use some Ramset plugs to do the joining with the Hebel block.

Hebel seems a cheaper alternative than timber and has good insulation properties. Timber being used is cypress, hoop pine and Tallowwood. Due to cellular structure of hardwood it has to be thicker than pine to get the same insulation properties, but it is much more durable.

Gary

I guess it is not a crazy idea. Check this Hebel block - Fine Homebuilding Article

Originally Posted by Kidbee

Hebel is a light weight aerated concrete. I am making hives for stingless native bees out of it, thus my need to cut it accurately like a piece if timber. Some of my friends in the industry are making up their own aerated concrete using vermiculate in the mix and making moulds to pour it into.

I intend to use some Ramset plugs to do the joining with the Hebel block.

Hebel seems a cheaper alternative than timber and has good insulation properties. Timber being used is cypress, hoop pine and Tallowwood. Due to cellular structure of hardwood it has to be thicker than pine to get the same insulation properties, but it is much more durable.

Gary

Hi Gary,
Hebel block for hives sounds interesting, I'd like to see some pics if possible when done, How would liquid nails or similliar go for joining the block?


Pete

There is a specific Hebel adhesive. Easy to use and nice and strong.

Tell us if you've decided to cut hebel on a band saw. It sounds very interesting to me.