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Reciprocating Saw Blade Choice?

Discussion in 'Deer and Gameheads' started by Trophy Specialist, Dec 1, 2010.

  1. Dec 1, 2010 #1
    Trophy Specialist

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    What kind of reciprocating saw blade do you folks use to cut off skull caps? I need to buy some new blades. I’ve been using a 5037 Milwaukee Demolition Blade made for wood and metal, but they don’t seem to last long sawing on bone (perhaps 20 deer heads and they are dull). Any suggestions will be appreciated.
     
  3. Dec 1, 2010 #2
    K Kave

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    I bought some at Walmart I think made by skil they are the kind used for pruning trees they work great and last still have the same 2.
     

  5. Dec 1, 2010 #3
    michael p.

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    Ditto
     
  6. Dec 1, 2010 #4
    DEERMEISTER

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    ditto
     
  7. Dec 1, 2010 #5
    JLong

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    Thats what I use to, think its called the( big ugly) or something like that LOL
     
  8. Dec 1, 2010 #6
    DROPPINEM

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    Guess i like to work harder and not smarter............still using a bone saw :p
     
  9. Dec 1, 2010 #7
    Cole

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    I've tried several blades, and since have went back to the bone saw. I can do it by hand in less than 30 seconds, takes me longer w/ a sawsall.
     
  10. Dec 1, 2010 #8
    Trophy Specialist

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    With a sharp blade the sawsall is faster and a lot easier than a bone saw. With a dull blade the sawsall is slow and a pain. It took me about 3 minutes to cut off each rack today with a dull blade and my wrist is sore as a result. I'm getting some new blades tomorrow morning before I start on the next batch.
     
  11. Dec 1, 2010 #9
    Cole

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    I guess I've never found that magic saws-all blade. I've tried about 5 different blades, and have yet to find one as fast as my bone saw. (which always has a sharp blade) I'm not saying there isn't one, I just don't know which one it is.
     
  12. Dec 1, 2010 #10
    impact

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    The Bosch blades rock!
     
  13. Dec 2, 2010 #11
    jorgy

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    Wish I knew, have one with the paint wore off and it eats them like a hot knife through butter. Seconds to cut one off and have been using the same one for years.

    Hope you find it so I can replace it
     
  14. Dec 2, 2010 #12
    Trophy Specialist

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    Do the blades that work well and last have larger teeth or teeth more the size of a bone saw or hack saw?
     
  15. Dec 2, 2010 #13
    Heath Cline

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    Here are a couple pics of my newest one I just bought.
    You want a blade with deep teeth, like these pruning blades.
    I shallow tooth blade will just fill up between the teeth.
     

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  16. Dec 2, 2010 #14
    jim tucker

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    That's the one to use right there.
     
  17. Dec 2, 2010 #15
    Trophy Specialist

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    Thanks for the input. It will be a big help.