MARC
Posts: 2
Joined: 2008-02-06
Location: "AGGIELAND", Texas
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Dave:
The blade is actually size "10-A". I have been using them for several years and I have grown to prefer them over the size "11" blade for most veneer cutting tasks. The Swann-Morton "10-A" post mortem blades are non-sterile and are high carbon steel, as opposed to the better known stainless steel sterile blades, and are difficult to find. In fact my supplier has recently stopped stocking them. However, they can be re-sharpened 3-4 times using a fine diamond stone or water stone(image attached).
I am back to ordering blades from Paul Schurch and although his price is a little high, I find that it balances out when I add a few packs of blades to my order of other supplies from him. Plus, I find that a pack of 5 blades lasts through many projects by sharpening the tip of the blade as mentioned before.
I am keeping my eyes open for another vendor for the blades. When I find one, I'll let you know.
Marc
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