I think some blacksmith types once asked about old table saw blades? If they are interesting to work on, here are abunch (free):
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I just sent an email asking how to acquire them. Most of the blades, at least the older ones, are 1095 steel and are excellent for making knife blades. I have some and I just cut them up on a bandsaw or with an angle grinder. I also plan to make some damscus steel using them and bandsaw blades as they are usually 15N20 (contain nickle alloy) or L6. They make pretty good knife blades themselves.
I sent the guy several emails and I’ve heard nothing so I’m guessing they’ve already been disposed of.
This is my ad. Sorry for not getting back - I got swamped with the usual Craigslist Free Section BS - lots of replies, no-shows, etc. I still have the blades if you’d like to pick them up.
I was actually the one that posted a while back looking for circle saw blades, but I just now saw this.
If it’s still available, that would be awesome but if somebody else is already picked them up…
I was the one that sent you the original facebook reply. I would still want them and will come out and pick them up. @MadScists I don’t need all of them so why don’t we split them?
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Sure, if you’re ok with doing that.
My interest is in using the steel in the sawblades to make damascus steel from. You can cut the blades into knife blanks, too but I intend to sandwich them with 15N20 (bandsaw blade steels) to make Damascus steel.
There is no way I could use 20 saw blades at this time so splitting them is fine with me. What are you planning to do with them?
I like the older saw blades because those with carbide tips are usually not as good steel for knife blades since the manufacturer uses a less hardend steel for the body of the blade. Don’t get me wrong iti is still reasonably good steel for a blade it just doesn’t hold the edge as well and must be resharpended more frequently.
@Lloyd_Plum when would you be available for me to collect the saw blades? Are you ever at DMS these days?
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To be honest, I actually have some post-apocalyptic style Weaponry (thanks to a friend that’s into post-apocalyptic and steampunk cosplay) designed using old saw blades.
So the carbide tip ones would work fine for me.
Sorry, I don’t really make it over there much. There are a few people who occasionally come by that might be willing to pick up. I will need to dig up usernames when I get to my computer. Otherwise, I’m available most of the time.
I picked up the blades from Lloyd. There were 20 of them. I’ve sorted them and need to get you 10 of them. I gave you all of the carbide tiped blades as well as some interesting blades like a dado blade and a couple of smaller blades. They should make some pretty cool steam punk stuff. You may or man not want to remove the patina/rust from them.
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Awesome, thank you!
I won’t be available until after tomorrow oh, so when’s the best time to meet up Tuesday or after?
May I inquire as to where you live? I live in North Carrollton near Prestonwood Baptist Church so if you live north is might save us a little time and gas.
I actually live over by the high five around Coit…
Ok. DMS is probably half way. . Are you available Tuesday after say 4:00PM?
Yeah, I should be able to be up there around 4.
I’ll plan to meet you there. I’ll likely be in the metal shop or the blacksmithing area. I’m 6’9" so I should be easy to find. 
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Awesome!
I’ll send you a message and let you know when I’m on the way.
Thanks!
Sounds good.
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