Cutting long straight lines - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Woodnag · 10-18-2009, 03:58 AM

I just finishes this violin project. the 4 strings are 8 1/2 in long & 3/32 in wide and I knew if I made one slip it was firewood. I cut several straight lines in scrap trying to figure the exact blade angle to get it to cut straight. Then remembering a tip I seen on this forum I marked a reference line on my table just to the left of my work stock & it worked great then about half way down the first line I got where I did not have to glance at the reference line any more & it turned out fine. Thanks to whoever posted that tip. I mounted it on Red Velvet in a $3.00 Dollar store frame. I will enclose pics. Also I just started using FD blades, I got the blade assortment from Mikes Workshop & I cant believe how good the cut. Hardly no sanding with the reverse tooth blades. Once again thanks for all the good advice that's available on this forum. It sure helps a novice like myself

theresa · 10-26-2009, 09:16 AM

It sounds as though it all went well for you. I know what you mean about the reverse tooth blade as I have just completed a woven look box. my first attempt was- ok, but when I did another using the reverse tooth blade, the job looked soooooo much better. Its quite amazing the difference!

ncsealeveler · 10-26-2009, 10:36 AM

Glad your lines were true.FD blades are great and they last forever.Tony

ubgoofy2003 · 10-26-2009, 09:15 PM

You're right guy's ! I just got my Superior puzzle & Jewelers blades & they are unbelievable. So small & such a fine line. I never use anything else. I have been scrolling for years & I'm still learning, myself !
Perk

KtownScroller · 10-27-2009, 02:26 AM

Just follow the line and cut slowly. Going too fast will mess you up every time.

wood-n-things · 10-27-2009, 02:27 AM

Glad it worked out for you...however you know the rule...npnh....LOL

10-18-2009, 03:58 AM	#1
Woodnag Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 11	Cutting long straight lines I just finishes this violin project. the 4 strings are 8 1/2 in long & 3/32 in wide and I knew if I made one slip it was firewood. I cut several straight lines in scrap trying to figure the exact blade angle to get it to cut straight. Then remembering a tip I seen on this forum I marked a reference line on my table just to the left of my work stock & it worked great then about half way down the first line I got where I did not have to glance at the reference line any more & it turned out fine. Thanks to whoever posted that tip. I mounted it on Red Velvet in a $3.00 Dollar store frame. I will enclose pics. Also I just started using FD blades, I got the blade assortment from Mikes Workshop & I cant believe how good the cut. Hardly no sanding with the reverse tooth blades. Once again thanks for all the good advice that's available on this forum. It sure helps a novice like myself

10-26-2009, 09:16 AM	#2
theresa Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canberra Australia Posts: 12 Blog Entries: 2	It sounds as though it all went well for you. I know what you mean about the reverse tooth blade as I have just completed a woven look box. my first attempt was- ok, but when I did another using the reverse tooth blade, the job looked soooooo much better. Its quite amazing the difference! __________________ Theresa

10-27-2009, 02:26 AM	#5
KtownScroller So much better :) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: PA Posts: 2,665	Just follow the line and cut slowly. Going too fast will mess you up every time. __________________ - Rick

10-27-2009, 02:27 AM	#6
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right here ---silly Posts: 4,478 Blog Entries: 1	Glad it worked out for you...however you know the rule...npnh....LOL __________________ The Mike One of them anyway. Don't be so open-minded. Your brains will fall out!

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10-26-2009, 10:36 AM	#3
ncsealeveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sea Level NC Posts: 266	Glad your lines were true.FD blades are great and they last forever.Tony

10-26-2009, 09:15 PM	#4
ubgoofy2003 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 490	You're right guy's ! I just got my Superior puzzle & Jewelers blades & they are unbelievable. So small & such a fine line. I never use anything else. I have been scrolling for years & I'm still learning, myself ! Perk