I picked up a 29" sawmill blade this weekend and may have a line on a couple bigger ones in the near future.

My question is how do you guys/gals get them into workable pieces?  I've got a 4 1/2" angle grinder at my disposal, but is that the best way to do it?  I've looked at a plasma torch but that is out of my league at this time.  Any other suggestions?

Thanks

Nick

I use an acetylene torch and then grind down to the profile with my grinder.

Bill, any fancy training needed with the acetylene torch?  Never used one before.

Moving to Alaska in a few weeks, probably will need to wait to get one of those

It is not fast, but I cut a zillion blades with a die grinder when that was all I had.  
Dan

Dang Dan you must have alot of blanks laying around if you cut a zillion LOL.

I'll use what I have also, just wondering what other folks might be using.  Gonna wait til I'm sure this new hobby is one that I will stick with.  But I will say I am enjoying this and am looking at my things with a much more critical eye as things go along.

i seen some do it with a dremel tool

i am using a dremel tool and thin cutting wheels right now, but i am fixingf to pick up a 4.5 inch hand grinder and a drill press

i use a 3 in cut off wheel on a electric die grinder  works real good and not as big of a mess as a torch

by the way  i recieved your knife today very nice
my wife has already claimed it
she thinks its ironic i am building knives and cant seem to keep one for myself (lol)
thanks
kevin

I use a 4 1/2" grinder with 1/16" cutting wheels. Works very well. Grinder cost me less than $20 at harbor freight. Skippy