Cutting an oak worktop.

[tom2207]

I don't find the branded ones much better than random bulk supplies, and am suspicious they're all made in the same factory..

Some of the plastic coatings , phenoic types are savage on blades , easier cutting aluminium.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

What make of jigsaw blades do you guys use?
I've got some Bosch ones I've just been using and realized how blunt a very lightly used one was when compared to the teeth of a new one!
I mean they cut well when new but really don't seem to last long. I've been using them on the cabinet carcass so its chipboard not oak.

Search for Saxton blades on eBay. Jigsaw blades. Ts blades and multitool blades come from them. Won't last any longer but cheaper

 

[dobbslc]

Thanks, I've just ordered a Trend 85mm blade for my 12V circular saw as it had a bent tooth! Fook knows how that happens
I've seen Saxton around so will try some for the jigsaw.
I bought my plunge saw from Screwfix but they don't sell the replacement blades
Coffee time now I've had enough!

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Thanks, I've just ordered a Trend 85mm blade for my 12V circular saw as it had a bent tooth! Fook knows how that happens
I've seen Saxton around so will try some for the jigsaw.
I bought my plunge saw from Screwfix but they don't sell the replacement blades
Coffee time now I've had enough!

 

[TechnicAl]

What make of jigsaw blades do you guys use?
I've got some Bosch ones I've just been using and realized how blunt a very lightly used one was when compared to the teeth of a new one!
I mean they cut well when new but really don't seem to last long. I've been using them on the cabinet carcass so its chipboard not oak.

I got a Bosch blue jigsaw (the famous one but I canr remember the number...GST2000??) .....it must be 15 years old maybe more....still got the packet of blades that came with it....now i dont use it everyday but its had some use but i think im on the 2nd or 3rd blade having broken the others.....

 

[roblane65]

doesn't really matter how high quality any type of blade is when it comes to oak it'll blunt them all
pretty rapid . Just cheap ones even quicker !

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

doesn't really matter how high quality any type of blade is when it comes to oak it'll blunt them all
pretty rapid . Just cheap ones even quicker !

I always bung 40 quid in a kitchen price for a straight flute and trscksaw blade
Even laminate destroys blades with all the metal that ends up in the chipboard these days

 

[8ob]

Are you working with well seasoned oak or green?

Bob

 

[roblane65]

they both blunt stuff the same in my experience except with the added bonus of turning blades
purple with green oak

 

[brightspark]

I always bung 40 quid in a kitchen price for a straight flute and trscksaw blade
Even laminate destroys blades with all the metal that ends up in the chipboard these days

that's the reason they give u a new cutter for router with worktops from howdens once only use. I cut some old worktops out with my chainsaw in seconds the chain was knacked with sparks flying from it

 

[roblane65]

Chainsaw !

 

[brightspark]

Chainsaw !

yup just spent half a day with it cutting trees and bushes down along my small field seing as though british rail don't bother cutting them back just sliced the lot off and left them with it

 

[8ob]

Get the odd stick of millable oak on occasion, on the mill green oak is not much different to softwood unless its a boundary tree full of inclusion.

 

[brightspark]

Get the odd stick of millable oak on occasion, on the mill green oak is not much different to softwood unless its a boundary tree full of inclusion.

 

[brightspark]

are u going to season it then 1 inch per year

 

[dobbslc]

Are you working with well seasoned oak or green?

Bob

I'm assuming it's seasoned as it a Wickes worktop!
But you never know...

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

I'm assuming it's seasoned as it a Wickes worktop!
But you never know...

Gotta hope so lol.

Remember to drill out the holes through the cab tops an use a washer. Allows the top to move and use expansion brackets on the rear

 

[julianf]

Get the odd stick of millable oak on occasion, on the mill green oak is not much different to softwood unless its a boundary tree full of inclusion.

I'm always envious when you post those photos, Bob.

If your lads ever fell any walnut I'd be even more jealous!



Ps. This is what I've been working with last week -

I'll run a thread on my activities when I'm not on my phone.

 

[roblane65]

theres some nice stuff there 8ob liking the planked /slabs picture no 3

 

[8ob]

I'm always envious when you post those photos, Bob.

If your lads ever fell any walnut I'd be even more jealous!

Gotta hope so lol.

I cant remember the last time I saw a Walnut, its certainly over ten years.

Remember to drill out the holes through the cab tops an use a washer. Allows the top to move and use expansion brackets on the rear

Sound advice, any natural wood properly seasoned or kiln dried is always on the move. Anchor it down at your peril

Bob