Choosing the Right Blade for your Scroll Saw

[@phillipja2010]

Absolutely Fantastic video ! Thankyou very much for sharing how to use scroll saw blades to cut various thickness materials. I now need to work out which blade and speed to use when cutting aluminium plate.

[@cameffect9443]

Informative. Thank you! Third day using my scroll saw and this helped!

[@abelhernandez2097]

Fantastic. I just bought my first scroll saw, and I was really having trouble with the proper blade to choose. This helps alot. Thank you

[@pswoodmachines714]

A 21" PS Wood scroll saw

[@dennisw8166]

Great help. Thanks for the info. My friend just asked if I wanted to use his scroll saw. I think it's the coolest thing!

[@pattiedooley9667]

Thank you that was very helpful

[@tinkles2]

Thank you very much. Really informative .

[@Penndennis]

Brilliant! Thank you very much.

[@ecaff9515]

Excellent video and process. Thanks for sharing

[@ericbouchard7981]

Thanks for a great video it really helps me.

[@Cradley684]

Great Demo video thanks for sharing .

[@wallyortizjr71]

thank you for the video that was very helpful

[@Goldchucker1]

Hi George. In reference to the #2 blade, (1/4" or less), does it matter if the material is hard or soft wood as well as plywood? Is the 1/4" a rule of thumb for the type of wood? Thank you, Chuck

[@jaimesantiago9352]

Great lesson ,,thanks!

[@wezoelkateb]

thnx alot for your info you gave :)

[@MomusFilms]

wonderful video! Thanks!

[@high_fructose_corn_syrup]

Definite thumbs up!!! Ty for the video!!! Do u have a vid on spiral blades or blades with different styled teeth? :)

[@brucekearley8971]

I didn’t know the various size of blades that can be used in a scroll saw. Very helpful video & information. I am just getting into wood working with a focus on wood carving. I am considering purchasing a scroll saw. I would be interested in knowing the brand and model of scroll saw you a using in this video. Thanks again.

[@richardclowes6123]

I'm a raw recruit to scrolling and understanding more about which blade for which stock was very informative, thank you. BUT . . . how on earth did you manage to cut that chess piece ???? You definitely need to do a video on things like that . . . I'm gobsmacked !!!

[@jimhall4393]

Very good A+ instructions. 👍

[@MoAwkati]

Thank you so much for this video. Best wishes

[@musamor75]

Thanks for your clear demonstration. Could you kindly give us the brand of your scroll saw. Your's looks like a sturdy and precise machine.

[@carolann7133]

Thank you for me it is very very useful.

[@jungsomewhat]

Good info ...now what speeds best for hardwood no 7 blade, bandsaw or scroll saw for breadboards? Fancy top etc..

[@marcocatiacassiano943]

Wow. That’s fantastic I really enjoyed xx big help

[@ET717UFOs]

Very usefull tips, thank you

[@MarufMamnun]

I want to cut Cow Horn Plate , Thickness 4mm and 5 mm , Please can you advice me , what kind of scroll saw is perfect .

[@fred306801]

you make that look so easy. Nice job ! for someone just starting out like me I do not have any hard woods just laying around. However I do have some pine any suggestion on which blade to use ?

[@wilfredoyusti9545]

Hola amigo, no se imagina cuantas personas de habla hispana estariamos agradecido de que usted subtitulara sus exelentes videos. Gracias por su valiosa ayuda aun cuando no hablo ingles.

[@jacobovillacres]

Saludos soy de Ecuador. Me encanta ésto voy a subir vídeos

[@freewoodencrosses]

I find puzzles with large kerf blades leave too big a gap and do not fit together well... 2/0 blades and smaller make a nice job

[@1cgower]

great info

[@robertunderhill9409]

What blade should I use to cut a 3/4" thick piece of PVC?

[@lindachandler5980]

Thank you . This was very useful information for me. I just got a scroll and never cut anything. From watching this video I believe the blade that was on the saw was a #2. I broke it almost immediately when I tried to cut a 45 degree angle on 3/4 inch plywood. Now I see I was trying to cut too thick a piece. I'm not sure what # the other blades is, but it might be a 9 or 12. I'll try again. Thanks.

[@yvonneschimmel453]

How did you do that chest piece? Beautiful

[@jeffoldham668]

what is the brand scroll saw you were using

[@zaraking8875]

My first day on my new scroll saw, my question is more on the speed part, how do you know what speed to use? Is it just a comfort level?

[@shavinmccrotch9435]

Perhaps you’re looking for a forum.

[@jacobovillacres]

Saludos todo depende del material a cortar. Si es gruesa velocidad lenta. ígueme en mis redes sociales con mi nombre.

[@ignitelife8688]

I would like to make puzzles and small wooden figures like Ostheiemer and Grimm's produce for my children. I will mostly be working with 3/4 - 1" pine and sometimes maple. I have been told that the best blade for intricate cuts is the tiny spiral blade but it looks like that is not the best choice and I would need a #5 blade. Is that correct?

[@ignitelife8688]

Barbara Peters thank you so much!

[@Steve-sv3ln]

Nice video and ty! I'd like to use my new used Delta 16" scroll saw to cut 2" thick...high density plastic. What blade to you recommend? Ty ☺️

[@pswoodmachines714]

A #9 will cut 2" thick. I'd suggest wrapping the plastic in duct tape or packaging tape to help catch the fibers.

[@edwardstraub6932]

my question is how do you tell which blade is which, when the blades come unmarked, or you have blades that are not in package. I have a blades that only show the blade dimensions and not the size.

[@JetSkiBuyFixPlaySellChannel]

Edward Straub Count the teeth in one inch.

[@micmike]

where can you use a spiral blade?

[@susanmay3914]

9:08. Super cool! ;)

[@jeffreyfreeman1485]

I am very interested in this scroll saw, but I do not find much about it other than one short video by the maker or marketer. It would be nice to see a review of it by someone like Steve Good or other competent scroller.

[@jacobovillacres]

La mejor sierra es de marca DeWalt por los repuestos. Y regulador de ángulos y velocidad sigueme en mis redes sociales con mi nombre 😊

[@ryangsxr1300]

how would you rate a ps to a excalibur or dewalt?

[@shimiperets]

are all companies use the same numbers on they blades?

[@jeffreyflat7986]

They’ll love it

[@ryanfuckyourmom6648]

what kind of scroll saw are you using?

[@mikekralj1447]

looks like a PS Wood Machine

[@lindaloftus8780]

Purchased an older Delta Scroll saw few years ago, had in storage since purchase, and there is no manual and no blade. I would like to use it however have no idea what length blade is needed for it. Only number I can find on it is K3231, guessing that is model number, and it is a 2 speed, yet can't find any information on websites. Can you tell me how to determine what length blade is needed?

[@pswoodmachines714]

Most scroll saws take a 5" long blade. I'd try contacting Delta and ask if they know, but my guess is it is 5" long. Also be aware that some saws take a pin-end or pin-less blade so you'll need to find out if which one your saw uses before ordering.

[@scootchieandboo7475]

So mine has a pin shank blade can I never get a spiral blade?

[@oldman719]

What manufacturer makes those blades? I have found the identification number and tpi differ with different manufacturers. I like your chess piece. Did you change speed for the different thicknesses? Good video.

[@APRIL2862]

Sounded like the scroll saw was a single speed one, how about variable speed ones, do you recommend?

[@HJKelley47]

This scroll saw has 5 speeds (170 rpm - 1370 rpm_) Sounds pretty quiet for a scroll saw. Unfortunately, as of this writing, the machine is not available for purchase. They are suggesting that you check back at a later date.

[@tonyp9609]

Great video. Can you tell me the model and name of that particular scroll saw. Thank You

[@pswoodmachines714]

The saw is a 21" PS Wood Machines scroll saw

[@LegendMuscle]

Which one for 5mil vinyl flooring

[@usernamemykel]

What blade would you use on .20" Baltic Birch plywood, and what blade for .25" Poplar? Many thanks!

[@barbarapeters8663]

I would use a #5 on both, however, a #2 would cut the Baltic birch if you need a tighter kerf (say for puzzles), The #2 has a higher tooth per inch count and the birch is very soft thus creating more sawdust. When that happens your blade can heat up and you won't get as much life out of it. Depending on what you're making, you will have to decide between the #2 or #5 for the birch.

[@usernamemykel]

Reverse? Skip tooth?

[@blackdragon6114]

hi where can i buy those blades thanks

[@a6e6h6]

What brand scroll saw are you using?

[@DKDonson]

Thanx

[@longtallsambo]

You say the #5 is for up to 3/4 inch softwood, and #7 is for 3/4 to 1 & 1/2 hardwood, so what would you use for 3/4 to 1 & 1/2 softwood? It seems you have a gap there.

[@barbarapeters8663]

I would use the #7 for both hardwood and softwood 3/4" - 1-1/2". A #5 would cut it, but the #7 has one less tooth per inch allowing the sawdust to clear out better. If finish is the most important thing to you, you'd have to use the #5, but it will wear out faster than than it should since all that sawdust will create heat. Thanks for pointing out our gap. We'll have to correct it in our catalog also.

[@ravebrave8866]

Well done Kosba well done

[@babygirl102391]

do you know what brands of scroll saws take spiral blades (no pin)?

[@babygirl102391]

ok..thamks!

[@Rudimentary007]

Nice,I subbed.

[@manoloramirez6456]

What is scroll saw do you use

[@Bing457]

Hi coud you help me please, I have come across a problem I have not experienced before, when I cut the blade cuts to the right instead of in front of me and I am unable to correct it.

[@FamasFTW98]

iv the same problem as u neil , driving me crazy aswell

[@Bing457]

FamasFTW98 The new blades were not tight enough to start with, and were so much sharper top quality blades for the job, they are also much narrower than my other blades so its not easy to see the direction they are going until its to late, so I slowed the cutting down by half it's not a problem now, and the blades cut through the material like a knife through butter. I dont have to push hardly at all now just guide it around the pattern.

[@Scrollsawforum1]

Hawks Catapults Please watch this video to correct your pulling to the right problem, it is all in your technique and is not a problem with the blades or the saw. It is too much to explain here so watch the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/boi8qGtratV8ZpY

[@Bing457]

ScrollSawParadise Thank you for your help my problem started when i went from cutting 18mm plywood to 20mm hdpe plastic I'm getting used to it now but picked up a valuable tip from you at the beginning when turning 90 degrees thanks again for your reply.

[@emmitstewart1921]

Hawks Catapults All scroll saw blades cut off to one side because of the way they are made. It's up to the user to adjust for this tendency. With a little practice, you won't even notice it unless you're trying to cut a straight line.

[@ryanfuckyourmom6648]

found the brand ps machines. How do they compare to excalibur out of curiosity?

[@FUBAR956]

What do you recommend for cutting bone?

[@hulkman7141]

use a dust mask iv cut bone and i wont do it again without a mask nasty.

[@bowlingwolf]

first off, you need to get your hands a little closer so the wood doesn't hop on you. secondly. you described what each blade is for as far as type of wood but the caveat to this is the type of scrolling that's being done. You never mentioned that part and its very important!

[@Bing457]

I want to cut 20mm thick h.d.p.e. plastic, does the same information apply 11.5 teeth per inch

[@Bing457]

PS Wood Machines Ok thank you very much for your advice. Neil.

[@blackdragon6114]

Flying Dutchman Scroll saw Blades Pinless Scroll Reverse do you think that this blades will be good i hope u can help me thanks again

[@ggessex]

I just tried cutting 1/2" aluminum (tempered 6061) with a new pin end 20TPI .100" wide .018" thick blade on a 16" single speed 1725 RPM (max RPM or constant RPM ??) 2.0 amp scroll saw. What a fail that was!

[@paulmurphy9573]

What speed should you run your scroll saw at?

[@barbarapeters8663]

There are a number of variables to this question. How many speeds does your particular saw offer? What blade size are you using? What type of wood and how thick? I generally use a #5 blade for most of my cutting and I run it between 790 and 1140 depending on the hardness and thickness of my wood. Your best bet is to experiment and see what's comfortable for you. If you're getting burning on your wood, slow down your speed or increase your blade size. Also, your blade only cuts as fast as you push the wood toward it. Let the blade do the work. If your fingers are tired or sore when you're done cutting, you're not letting the blade do the work.

[@paulmurphy9573]

Thanks Barb fir timely reply to my question to george about scroll saw speed

[@steveneugene339]

cool

[@antonechanel]

Di indo gak ada model yg begini

[@jorgebautista8622]

wheres the spiral blade?

[@ravipramanik7708]

🎉

[@cecy2377]

Woow

[@Hans-sr2qg]

Peters? Dutch relatives?

[@just1lifexx11]

Owl. Mowl..

[@kitebabe05]

missing reverse teeth blades...

[@tcscroller]

no disrespect but you are not a scroller---first take off the hold down------you should be putting your fingers to the side of the blade and act as a pivot-------also the blades you use are not the best at all-----try using precision ground blades---------you should never let the wood jump up and down all the time-----------I have been scrolling many years and if set up right you should be able to simple use the pivot finger to hold down the wood and simply change one hand to the other to get the pivot-------