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Jim Rodman · 07-13-2009, 03:56 PM

Yes Luck it wasn't until I posted the last one and went back to cutting the I through that cutting ply might be harded then solid woods.
I am going to try the same pattern in solid pine or popluer.
jim from Ontario

jim_mex · 07-13-2009, 04:31 PM

Hi again Jim - just watch out if you use pine - try to use a piece with not too much grain otherwise you might find this also gives you problems of drift when hitting hard resiny grain after passing through softer wood. Also with poplar, what out for possible breakage on thinner pieces if you dont orient the grain correctly. Personally if i decided to make this out of solid wood I'd go for a hardish wood with fairly even grain so as to play safe and not risk breaking the smaller parts

Good luck!

will8989 · 07-14-2009, 01:50 AM

I've made all three out of cherry, blackwalnut and mahogany. They came out really well and sold rather fast. Another thing to remember - don't push the wood, just guide it. Sometimes that is easier said than done.

Betty

Cutting Cathy · 07-14-2009, 03:27 AM

Betty, Can you tell me how you sanded and finished your motorcycles?? It says to round them over with the flap sander. Uh, I have not quite got that technique down!!! I've had more flying parts!!! And what did you finish it with?? Thanks!!

Rolf · 07-14-2009, 12:05 PM

Or you could try the Olson Mach series #3 or any of their PGT blades, although the PGT will give you a bit loser puzzle.

shinzam · 07-14-2009, 02:20 PM

The problem with plywood is the type of glue used in the construction of the wood it varies form one manufacture to the next this causes differences in the hardness of the wood. Mike from mikes workshop advised me to use the Flying Dutchman TC (two way cut) blade on plywood as it is best adapted to deal with plywood’s. For 3/4" ply I would advise a #5 or #7 blade I have been using these blades for years cutting stacks of 4x4mm (19mm is 3/4") Christmas decorations with no problems I hope this helps.
Graham

07-13-2009, 03:56 PM	#11
Jim Rodman Jim from Ontario Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 92	Cutting 3/4 Yes Luck it wasn't until I posted the last one and went back to cutting the I through that cutting ply might be harded then solid woods. I am going to try the same pattern in solid pine or popluer. jim from Ontario

07-13-2009, 04:31 PM	#12
jim_mex 'Senior' member - no way! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pachuca, Mexico Posts: 2,380	Hi again Jim - just watch out if you use pine - try to use a piece with not too much grain otherwise you might find this also gives you problems of drift when hitting hard resiny grain after passing through softer wood. Also with poplar, what out for possible breakage on thinner pieces if you dont orient the grain correctly. Personally if i decided to make this out of solid wood I'd go for a hardish wood with fairly even grain so as to play safe and not risk breaking the smaller parts Good luck! __________________ Jim in Mexico “Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.” -Albert Einstein

07-14-2009, 01:50 AM	#13
will8989 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Glen Burnie, MD Posts: 1,253	I've made all three out of cherry, blackwalnut and mahogany. They came out really well and sold rather fast. Another thing to remember - don't push the wood, just guide it. Sometimes that is easier said than done. Betty __________________ A woodworker never has too many clamps!!

07-14-2009, 03:27 AM	#14
Cutting Cathy Proud Grandma Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 643	Betty, Can you tell me how you sanded and finished your motorcycles?? It says to round them over with the flap sander. Uh, I have not quite got that technique down!!! I've had more flying parts!!! And what did you finish it with?? Thanks!! __________________ Cathy in NE "While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about." - Anonymous

07-14-2009, 12:05 PM	#15
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 3,093	Or you could try the Olson Mach series #3 or any of their PGT blades, although the PGT will give you a bit loser puzzle. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can" Proud Member of the Long Island Scrollsaw Association

07-14-2009, 02:20 PM	#16
shinzam Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: livingston scotland Posts: 166	The problem with plywood is the type of glue used in the construction of the wood it varies form one manufacture to the next this causes differences in the hardness of the wood. Mike from mikes workshop advised me to use the Flying Dutchman TC (two way cut) blade on plywood as it is best adapted to deal with plywood’s. For 3/4" ply I would advise a #5 or #7 blade I have been using these blades for years cutting stacks of 4x4mm (19mm is 3/4") Christmas decorations with no problems I hope this helps. Graham __________________ Keep on scrolling

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