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Updated: New Frequently Asked Questions With Answers

If you're like many of our customers, you have questions about ordering from us. We've put together a list of Frequently Asked Questions to eliminate uncertainty and banish bewilderment. This has been...

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Sale: The Year of The Periodic Table Begins with Custom Parts From Amazing Atoms

2019 is the International Year of the Periodic Table, and Big Blue Saw is ready to serve you with all the right elements. Big Blue Saw is starting off the year with discounts on custom parts from 3 of...

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Dennis Boring's Custom Chopper Twin Turbo Bracket

When Dennis Boring wanted to add twin turbochargers to his custom motorcycle, he needed a mounting bracket that would be durable and look as good as the rest of the bike. Dennis turned to Big Blue Saw...

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Cutting Custom Wrenches

Custom waterjet cut 3 inch span wrench for BattleBots team Hypothermia When I’m cutting a set of parts for one of my projects, I often look around the shop for tools or tooling that I can add to the...

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Using FreeCAD with Big Blue Saw: A Tutorial

FreeCAD is 3D modeling and design software. It is free to use, open source , and runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. FreeCAD supports importing common 3D file formats like STEP, IGES, and STL.The latest...

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Jay Doscher's 3D Printer Enclosure

Jay Doscher wrote to tell us about a 3D printer enclosure he created with help from Big Blue Saw. Here's a video with more details:Here's the designs Jay used on his enclosure front and back...

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Sweetheart Deal: Free Shipping on Waterjet Cut Parts in February

How's this for a sweetheart deal? For the rest of the month of February, get free shipping on custom waterjet cut parts. When ordering online, you can get free shipping on any order of waterjet cut...

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Save on Custom Aluminum

Starting Tuesday, March 12, get great savings on aluminum in 2 of our most popular thicknesses!Just order your custom waterjet cut aluminum 6061 parts in 0.16 inch or 0.25 inch thickness using our...

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Waterjet Cutting Services - An Inside Tour of Big Blue Saw

If you’ve heard me talk about Big Blue Saw before, you know I’m a passionate guy. The story on why I created the company has been told before, but I often find people who are also curious about today’s...

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Notes from Kittredge Magnet School Featuring Kids' Robot Designs

Recently I was invited to talk at Kittredge Magnet School's 4th graders for career day. I talked about starting Big Blue Saw,  running a business, and, of course, fighting robots. Here are a few of the...

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Sale next week: low prices on 1/8 inch aluminum and discounts on shipping

A quick heads up: next week we're doing a sale on 1/8 inch aluminum. This sale will be especially great if you haven't tried Big Blue Saw yet, as we're also going to be offering discounts on shipping....

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Custom Aluminum Parts: As Low As $8.90 Each and Free Shipping!

This week, Big Blue Saw is offering massive discounts on custom aluminum parts. During the sale, custom parts from your designs will be available for as little as $8.90. As if this wasn't enough, we're...

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Manpower behind the machines: Waterjet cutting system takes human skill to...

The evolution of a produced part from start to finish requires brain power and labor, first from the part designer and then to those who take the design and make it a reality. Big Blue Saw is a place...

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The Heroes Behind Big Blue Saw’s Customer Advocacy Team

Julie and Channie assisting our valued customers.“I think being able to talk to a real human being about your ideas and how to make them happen is really what makes our business outstanding.”If you’ve...

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Choose Your Alloy Sale: As Low As $8.90 Each!

On Wednesday, May 29, and Thursday, May 30, you can save on our most popular thickness of aluminum in 3 different alloys. Orders placed online for waterjet cut parts from these materials in ⅛ inch...

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5 Finishing Options To Make Your Parts Look Great

Big Blue Saw began offering finishing options in 2009 to help parts look great and fit in assemblies. Finishing is most critical when the parts are highly visible or are handled by an end user, rather...

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Sale On Aluminum June 18-19

This Tuesday and Wednesday, June 18 and 19, you can save on our most popular material in our best selling thickness. During the sale, you can save on custom parts waterjet from aluminum 6061 alloy in ¼...

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Blasting 6 Common Waterjet Cutting Myths

You might already know some of the benefits associated with waterjet cutting services, like how waterjet cutting is great for making aluminum parts and that waterjets can produce large quantities of...

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Big Blue Saw: Thick and Thin

This Tuesday through Friday, July 9 through 12, you can save on our 2 of our most popular stock materials. During the sale, you can save on custom parts waterjet from aluminum 6061 alloy in ½ inch...

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BattleBots Midseason Rundown

We are  now halfway through the BattleBots 2019 season. Let's take a look at the robots featuring custom parts from Big Blue Saw and see how they're faring.Texas Twister 2-0This new robot from a...

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