Thanks for this. I had bought a small wood bandsaw with an odd blade size. I have not been able to find them locally. I had considered welding some but i was reluctant because I thought I wouldn't do a good enough job. I never thought of silver soldering blades. I soft solder well (I design electronics for a living). When I have done some silver soldering in the past it has always worked out well for me. I am now glad I have that as an option.
Hi Tina, glad you liked and thanks for watching.( Electronics are not my strong point). But I should be able to help with the wood and metal. Let me know if you have any other questions that I can help with. Thanks Dave
I made a solder jig with narrow slots cut on the milling machine using a slitting saw, the blades stand on edge in these slots and are easy to hit with the torch on both sides.
I solder my blades together quite similar to your process. I made my clamping fixture with an opening under the joint so that I can heat if from below. I cut a piece of silver solder and place it on the joint and cover it with flux. I use an acetylene b tank and just heat from underneath. The solder flows nicely and I don't have to worry about overheating the blade or using to much solder.
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Thanks for this. I had bought a small wood bandsaw with an odd blade size. I have not been able to find them locally. I had considered welding some but i was reluctant because I thought I wouldn't do a good enough job. I never thought of silver soldering blades. I soft solder well (I design electronics for a living). When I have done some silver soldering in the past it has always worked out well for me. I am now glad I have that as an option.
Hi Tina, glad you liked and thanks for watching.( Electronics are not my strong point). But I should be able to help with the wood and metal. Let me know if you have any other questions that I can help with. Thanks Dave
I made a solder jig with narrow slots cut on the milling machine using a slitting saw, the blades stand on edge in these slots and are easy to hit with the torch on both sides.
I solder my blades together quite similar to your process. I made my clamping fixture with an opening under the joint so that I can heat if from below. I cut a piece of silver solder and place it on the joint and cover it with flux. I use an acetylene b tank and just heat from underneath. The solder flows nicely and I don't have to worry about overheating the blade or using to much solder.
I got spreaders made of spring steel and I can't wait to silver solder them together into a panel hacksaw.
Yes, doing longer overlaps is recommended.