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Brand of blades

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Brand of blades

Postby ghostman » 1 Apr 2007 15:18

Anyone know of the brand adn model # of hacksaw blade you use to make the picks?
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Postby Eyes_Only » 1 Apr 2007 15:21

As far as I know, the brand of the blades does not matter. Most here who are experienced in creating their own picks will tell you that the cheapest ones that come in big packs are the best.
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Postby Shrub » 1 Apr 2007 15:23

Dont get the bi-metal ones,
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Postby CVScam » 1 Apr 2007 18:26

I looked at Home Depot and they only sell expensive bi-metal blades. I didn't see any cheap hacksaw blades at Lowes last time I was there either. The last time I got a 15 pack it was up to 1.49 at Big Lots. Someone told me they saw the cheap blades at Dollar General or Family Dollar.
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