Choosing the right balde - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

brians · 02-19-2006, 12:25 PM

Hi
I was wondering if someone could recommend some blades to cut metal for my Dewalt.

Thank you
BrianS

Back2Jake · 02-19-2006, 02:13 PM

BrianS,

Ah metal cutting.... cool.

Olson has a blade specifically for metal and it works rather well in my humble opinion. Remember to use a cardboard backing when cutting metal,- don't want any damage to happen to that dewalt table and it helps reduce the noise.

SharonW0111 · 02-19-2006, 03:38 PM

I have used FDM blades to cut aluminum ,pvc,wood,acrylic with just a #7 or #9 two way--two way becaause thats all I have besides spiral-- but I know there are blades made espically for cutting heavier metals --I have even cut diamond design aluminum with them and had no problems..you can ask Mike ( 3M) and he will know what you need--just send him a e-mail tho cause he doesn't answer the private messages here . but I think it is a metal blade from just about any company--just go with what brand you like

02-19-2006, 12:25 PM	#1
brians Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lakeville Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Choosing the right balde Hi I was wondering if someone could recommend some blades to cut metal for my Dewalt. Thank you BrianS

02-19-2006, 02:13 PM	#2
Back2Jake Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a house ... but I might move. Posts: 1,005 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Metal cutting BrianS, Ah metal cutting.... cool. Olson has a blade specifically for metal and it works rather well in my humble opinion. Remember to use a cardboard backing when cutting metal,- don't want any damage to happen to that dewalt table and it helps reduce the noise.

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02-19-2006, 03:38 PM	#3
SharonW0111 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ne Texas Posts: 864 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have used FDM blades to cut aluminum ,pvc,wood,acrylic with just a #7 or #9 two way--two way becaause thats all I have besides spiral-- but I know there are blades made espically for cutting heavier metals --I have even cut diamond design aluminum with them and had no problems..you can ask Mike ( 3M) and he will know what you need--just send him a e-mail tho cause he doesn't answer the private messages here . but I think it is a metal blade from just about any company--just go with what brand you like