A tip for getting blades in through the bottom of wood - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

skeeter · 03-23-2009, 01:53 AM

I'm sure there are more of you with this problem, getting the blade through the wood. Take an awl and just poke it in each hole. It creates a small funnel that makes it easier to guide the blade in. I am working on one of Sue Mey's crosses and I was havin a heck of a time until I tried this.

Burdez · 03-23-2009, 03:30 AM

I use an old ice pick works great
Erssel

Mick Walker · 03-23-2009, 08:04 PM

I had that problem for 11 years then got a saw I could top feed with. Then I had a problem finding the hole in the zero clearence insert. I now have an oblong magnet stuck to the right side of my saw table with a hat pin attached. I poke the pin through the hole in the wood and move it around until I find the hole then drop the blade through.

Big_red_S · 03-23-2009, 08:24 PM

I just used the previous blade (which either broke or is dull) to put through the hole. I use a pair of needle nose plyers to pull it through once.

Works like a charm

HAMMER · 03-24-2009, 03:57 AM

The Awl Is A Great Idea.

But With My Eye Sight I Still Could Not See The Hole In The Bottom Of The Board So I Took A #2 Lead Pencil And Stuck It In The Holes Before I Started Cutting. This Made Them Stand Out Against The Light Board Making It Easier For Me To See. For Dark Wood I Use A White Marker.

Stoney · 03-24-2009, 08:25 PM

I used to use a fine tipped felt marker to mark the holes until I read another post refering to the awl idea. Now that is the method I use. I works good for us bottom feeders. LOL

SaltyDog · 03-24-2009, 09:03 PM

Thanks for sharing, great idle.

wood-n-things · 03-24-2009, 09:37 PM

I'll never get used to Top feeding..I'm always bending blades trying to find the hole under the work piece.....so thanks for the awl trick for this bottom feeder.

03-23-2009, 01:53 AM	#1
skeeter Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Avon MN. Posts: 250	A tip for getting blades in through the bottom of wood I'm sure there are more of you with this problem, getting the blade through the wood. Take an awl and just poke it in each hole. It creates a small funnel that makes it easier to guide the blade in. I am working on one of Sue Mey's crosses and I was havin a heck of a time until I tried this. __________________ "The Scrollin Skeeter"

03-23-2009, 08:04 PM	#3
Mick Walker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 1,338	I had that problem for 11 years then got a saw I could top feed with. Then I had a problem finding the hole in the zero clearence insert. I now have an oblong magnet stuck to the right side of my saw table with a hat pin attached. I poke the pin through the hole in the wood and move it around until I find the hole then drop the blade through. __________________ Mick, - Delta P-20 The future ain't what it used to be.

03-23-2009, 08:24 PM	#4
Big_red_S Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 722	I just used the previous blade (which either broke or is dull) to put through the hole. I use a pair of needle nose plyers to pull it through once. Works like a charm __________________ Living well is the best revenge

03-24-2009, 08:25 PM	#6
Stoney Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 191	I used to use a fine tipped felt marker to mark the holes until I read another post refering to the awl idea. Now that is the method I use. I works good for us bottom feeders. LOL __________________ Stoney aka Al Making dust with a Hegner 22v and a Delta P20

03-24-2009, 09:03 PM	#7
SaltyDog Retired USN Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 50	Thanks for sharing, great idle. __________________ http://www.saltydogwoodworks.com

03-23-2009, 03:30 AM	#2
Burdez Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: I'm an American living in San Miguel De Allende Mexico Posts: 1,124	I use an old ice pick works great Erssel

03-24-2009, 03:57 AM	#5
HAMMER Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: KATY, TX. (WEST HOUSTON) Posts: 374	The Awl Is A Great Idea. But With My Eye Sight I Still Could Not See The Hole In The Bottom Of The Board So I Took A #2 Lead Pencil And Stuck It In The Holes Before I Started Cutting. This Made Them Stand Out Against The Light Board Making It Easier For Me To See. For Dark Wood I Use A White Marker.

03-24-2009, 09:37 PM	#8
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right here ---silly Posts: 4,478 Blog Entries: 1	I'll never get used to Top feeding..I'm always bending blades trying to find the hole under the work piece.....so thanks for the awl trick for this bottom feeder. __________________ The Mike One of them anyway. Don't be so open-minded. Your brains will fall out!

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