what size blade should i use - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

jcb19983 · 11-04-2008, 11:42 PM

Im cutting 3/4 inch solid oak, the pattern isnt too intricate if that matters.

minowevie · 11-05-2008, 12:14 AM

Jcb. I have used, the url blades from FD. they work great. I cut a lot of oak. and stack to 1/2 " to 3/4. I only have the # 5s but they work great. I also use the pG from olson. a #7 or even #9 is good if the project is not so intricate. you do wont a blade with less teeth per inch to carry out the saw dust, faster. and these blades do. hope this helped. your friend Evie

Fremmed · 11-05-2008, 12:19 AM

I've cut 3/4 oak frequently, and a #5 or even a #7 should do fine. Flying Dutchman SR and UR do a great job. Have also used FD PSR and wasn't crazy over it.

3_M · 11-05-2008, 12:22 AM

Like you said,It isn't too intricate, a # 7 for 3/4" could be used. I maybe would use a
# 5 for 1/2" and use tape. Painters tape on the wood with pattern on top of that.
Have good tension and let the blade do the cutting.
Mike

PS, Just when I wanted to post this I see Evie was ahead of me with the same advice. A # 9 might be to aggressive. I would use a blade with reverse teeth.

tomsteve · 11-05-2008, 04:12 AM

in my opinion, its up to you. try a few different sizes and go with what you like.

SNAPPER · 11-05-2008, 07:33 AM

I have used Olsons PGT #5 and the Mach #3 on 3/4 oak. I felt that the Mach blade cut a bit better. Just my opinion. The UR blades from FD are also pretty awsome.
Dean

marshall · 11-05-2008, 12:39 PM

JBC : I'm sure that a 5, or 7 blade would do you justice on this project . I've even used a no. 9 before if its not that intricate !! Good luck Marshall

sawdustus · 11-05-2008, 12:43 PM

I would use a #5 skip tooth or a #7 reverse tooth on 3/4 oak and a medium to medium high speed on the saw.

sawdustus

Rolf · 11-05-2008, 01:43 PM

Mike, Regarding blades. The gift certificate that you so kindly donated to the Long Island Woodworking show was won by a turner so they gave it to me. Now I have to decide what blades I should order. O r I will go with your suggestion and recommendations for the best FD blades for the work that I do.

Old Forester · 11-05-2008, 05:25 PM

I just finished a project on 3/4 " cherry and at Mike's recommendation used a ultra reverse blade size #7. It worked so well that I'm now ordering these blades in smaller sizes as well. In trials on some scrap cherry, I got no burning as long as I was patient and let the blade do the work, and this was without the use of any tape!!! I do recommend using tape, but just tried cutting without it and was plesantly suprised.

11-04-2008, 11:42 PM	#1
jcb19983 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 52	what size blade should i use Im cutting 3/4 inch solid oak, the pattern isnt too intricate if that matters.

11-05-2008, 12:22 AM	#4
3_M Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brandon, SD Posts: 628	Like you said,It isn't too intricate, a # 7 for 3/4" could be used. I maybe would use a # 5 for 1/2" and use tape. Painters tape on the wood with pattern on top of that. Have good tension and let the blade do the cutting. Mike PS, Just when I wanted to post this I see Evie was ahead of me with the same advice. A # 9 might be to aggressive. I would use a blade with reverse teeth. __________________ Home of the FD Blades

11-05-2008, 12:43 PM	#8
sawdustus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,975	I would use a #5 skip tooth or a #7 reverse tooth on 3/4 oak and a medium to medium high speed on the saw. sawdustus __________________ A day without sawdust is a day without sunshine. George delta 650, hawk G426

11-05-2008, 05:25 PM	#10
Old Forester Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Northern Panhandle of Idaho Posts: 90	I just finished a project on 3/4 " cherry and at Mike's recommendation used a ultra reverse blade size #7. It worked so well that I'm now ordering these blades in smaller sizes as well. In trials on some scrap cherry, I got no burning as long as I was patient and let the blade do the work, and this was without the use of any tape!!! I do recommend using tape, but just tried cutting without it and was plesantly suprised. __________________ Bob

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11-05-2008, 12:14 AM	#2
minowevie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 6,398	Jcb. I have used, the url blades from FD. they work great. I cut a lot of oak. and stack to 1/2 " to 3/4. I only have the # 5s but they work great. I also use the pG from olson. a #7 or even #9 is good if the project is not so intricate. you do wont a blade with less teeth per inch to carry out the saw dust, faster. and these blades do. hope this helped. your friend Evie

11-05-2008, 12:19 AM	#3
Fremmed Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 840	I've cut 3/4 oak frequently, and a #5 or even a #7 should do fine. Flying Dutchman SR and UR do a great job. Have also used FD PSR and wasn't crazy over it. __________________ The Journey is the Reward Kevin

11-05-2008, 04:12 AM	#5
tomsteve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 407	in my opinion, its up to you. try a few different sizes and go with what you like.

11-05-2008, 07:33 AM	#6
SNAPPER Dino Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fergus Falls,MN Posts: 821	I have used Olsons PGT #5 and the Mach #3 on 3/4 oak. I felt that the Mach blade cut a bit better. Just my opinion. The UR blades from FD are also pretty awsome. Dean

11-05-2008, 12:39 PM	#7
marshall Just love Being Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jonesboro AR Posts: 2,109	Blade size !!! { Trial and error } JBC : I'm sure that a 5, or 7 blade would do you justice on this project . I've even used a no. 9 before if its not that intricate !! Good luck Marshall __________________ Usually busier than a cat in a sandbox !!!!!!!!!!! { Dewalt 788 only }

11-05-2008, 01:43 PM	#9
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 2,808	Mike, Regarding blades. The gift certificate that you so kindly donated to the Long Island Woodworking show was won by a turner so they gave it to me. Now I have to decide what blades I should order. O r I will go with your suggestion and recommendations for the best FD blades for the work that I do. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can"