Hi all,
Wondering if the speed (SFPM) of my 12 inch Jet Band Saw is too fast for cutting some of the items during the Quick Build of an RV8?
Like most other wood band saws, mine is rated at 2750 SFPM, (feet per minute), much faster speed than what is recommend for cutting metal. The speed of my saw is constant, it is not a variable speed saw.
Everything I read indicates aluminum should be cut between 500-1000 SFPM. However, in other threads, many builders have indicated they have used saws that have similar speeds as my mine, and they seem to be satisfied with the results.
Question, with a proper blade installed, is the speed of my saw right for use during building a Quick Build RV8? Other than what is required for the construction of my RV, I am not interested in cutting any metal.
Thanks for your help!!
Wondering if the speed (SFPM) of my 12 inch Jet Band Saw is too fast for cutting some of the items during the Quick Build of an RV8?
Like most other wood band saws, mine is rated at 2750 SFPM, (feet per minute), much faster speed than what is recommend for cutting metal. The speed of my saw is constant, it is not a variable speed saw.
Everything I read indicates aluminum should be cut between 500-1000 SFPM. However, in other threads, many builders have indicated they have used saws that have similar speeds as my mine, and they seem to be satisfied with the results.
Question, with a proper blade installed, is the speed of my saw right for use during building a Quick Build RV8? Other than what is required for the construction of my RV, I am not interested in cutting any metal.
Thanks for your help!!
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