Gerry wrote:
I need to slit a piece of mild steel 0.500" thick and 0.875 deep to a
0.652 hole. This will be a clamp to attach to a motor shaft. Never
used a slitting saw before, therefore I am asking for any advice.
Using a drill/mill with a 3X1/16X1 30 tooth saw. Thanks in advance


One problem that can give you grief is having stresses in the metal that
will cause the cut to close on the saw. This doesn't happen all the
time but when it does you will have a mess. If you properly clamp the
work on both sides of the cut to keep it from springing and grabbing the
saw you will not have this problem.

John