Tip overlays

[Buemaker]

Very nice tips.

[mmattockx]

Kirt what bit do you use to cut for the string ?

I use a 1/8" ceramic tile burr like this one.... It's VERY aggressive when brand new, and very difficult to use.

For those that want something a bit more controllable, I use this carbide grit blade that goes in a standard hacksaw frame:

https://www.amazon.ca/IVY-Classic-26620-4-Inch-Carbide/dp/B0052IO9NO/ref=sr_1_10?crid=2FKP6L6CW1HPY&keywords=carbide+tile+hacksaw+blade&qid=1666644857&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjgzIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=carbide+tile+hacksaw+bla%2Caps%2C544&sr=8-10

Cuts very easy through anything I've used for tip overlays and is super easy to manage because it is a hand tool. It leaves a groove that is big enough to easliy clean up with a small chainsaw file.


Mark

[Longcruise]

I use a chain saw file but I like the idea of the carbide grit blade.

[Kirkll]

Kirt what bit do you use to cut for the string ?

I use a 1/8" ceramic tile burr like this one.... It's VERY aggressive when brand new, and very difficult to use.

For those that want something a bit more controllable, I use this carbide grit blade that goes in a standard hacksaw frame:

https://www.amazon.ca/IVY-Classic-26620-4-Inch-Carbide/dp/B0052IO9NO/ref=sr_1_10?crid=2FKP6L6CW1HPY&keywords=carbide+tile+hacksaw+blade&qid=1666644857&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjgzIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=carbide+tile+hacksaw+bla%2Caps%2C544&sr=8-10

Cuts very easy through anything I've used for tip overlays and is super easy to manage because it is a hand tool. It leaves a groove that is big enough to easliy clean up with a small chainsaw file.


Mark

THAT is an outstanding idea bro! I have some of those i used to use for ceramic tile years ago i had completely forgot about... I gotta find em now...LOL   "I know they are here somewhere..." How many times ive said that over the years i cant count....

That ceramic burr bit i recommended is VERY aggressive when sharp. I'd be lying if i said i haven't screwed up a few tip overlays with it over the years. i always nock the edge off it before using it the first time.

But... when you have a half dozen sets of limbs to do overlays on, that dremel tool is much quicker to use for roughing out the tip notches.

[Roy from Pa]

That's what I use, Mark. I cut off a 3 inch long section and put it in a little wooden handle.
Very easy to control and cuts great.

Then if you stick a short piece in a drill it works good also.

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[Mad Max]

ROY
That handle looks Awesome, nice shaping on it

[Longcruise]

That's what I use, Mark. I cut off a 3 inch long section and put it in a little wooden handle.
Very easy to control and cuts great.

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I use that same thing to carve pumpkins 🎃

[Roy from Pa]

You play with pumpkins often?

[Kirkll]

You play with pumpkins often?

    I'm not touching that one....