Jump to content
🎄 🎄 🎄 Ornaments For Charity 2024 - 545 FREE Ornament Patterns - NOW AVAILABLE! ×

Breaking blades, a footnote


Wichman

Recommended Posts

While researching for the bolts to secure the Hegner to the brackets for the Miter saw stand, I ran across a short note in the Hegner Manual that discussed the size of blade to the blade holders.

There are three sizes of blade holders for the Hegner; .5mm (blades, #4 and smaller), .7mm ( #4 though #9 ) and 1.0mm ( larger than #9 ). Using too large a holder may result in premature failure at the clamp.

.7 mm is the standard size that ships with the Hegner. I use mostly smaller than #4 blades and I had been having issues lately braking more blades than normal.  I have ordered new blade holders; two sets of .5mm and one set of 1.0mm. I'll update after I've had a chance to try them out.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I always match the clamp to the blade size, as you listed.  However it is my experience that I break more blades (usually Pegas mg) with my Hegner than my Excalibur.  The clamps are fantastic, but many breaks occur at the jaw of the clamp.  I usually eject the 1/8 inch piece in the jaw and reclamp and retension the remaining blade.  I also loosen the top screw about a quarter turn to allow the blade assembly more freedom of movement, but breaks still can occur.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...