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fpkingsnorth · 01-09-2009, 02:45 AM

Hi All,
I am new to this and would like to know what type of blade to use cutting wooden jigsaws about 20mm thick and tight turns, also what is the best for leaving a clean cut on this sort of work. thanks to all.
Fred N.z.

wood-n-things · 01-09-2009, 04:01 AM

If it is for adults or teens I would suggest a puzzle blade from Mikes workshop if it is for younger children a 5/0 to make it not quite so tight a fit.
It is called a superior puzzle blade. About half way down this page.
Mike's Workshop selling Flying Dutchman brand fret and scrollsaw blades

azbison · 01-09-2009, 12:51 PM

Fred, I make animal 3D puzzles that are about that thick and use a Flying Dutchman #5 ultrareverse. It leaves a clean cut, and takes out enough kerf to be able to slide together.

sawdustus · 01-09-2009, 01:32 PM

For stand alone puzzles that thick I use a #5 skip tooth blade. When you use a sanding mop to ease the edges, it takes off all the fuzzies.

george

azbison · 01-09-2009, 03:16 PM

George, good point... I use a sand-o-flex with 150 grit paper.

01-09-2009, 02:45 AM	#1
fpkingsnorth Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 12	blades Hi All, I am new to this and would like to know what type of blade to use cutting wooden jigsaws about 20mm thick and tight turns, also what is the best for leaving a clean cut on this sort of work. thanks to all. Fred N.z.

01-09-2009, 04:01 AM	#2
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right here ---silly Posts: 4,471 Blog Entries: 1	If it is for adults or teens I would suggest a puzzle blade from Mikes workshop if it is for younger children a 5/0 to make it not quite so tight a fit. It is called a superior puzzle blade. About half way down this page. Mike's Workshop selling Flying Dutchman brand fret and scrollsaw blades __________________ The Mike One of them anyway. Don't be so open-minded. Your brains will fall out!

01-09-2009, 12:51 PM	#3
azbison Jr. Sawdust Taster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 494	Fred, I make animal 3D puzzles that are about that thick and use a Flying Dutchman #5 ultrareverse. It leaves a clean cut, and takes out enough kerf to be able to slide together. __________________ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Jim DW788 My scrollin' blog The worst day scrollin' is better than the best day o' workin'

01-09-2009, 01:32 PM	#4
sawdustus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,975	For stand alone puzzles that thick I use a #5 skip tooth blade. When you use a sanding mop to ease the edges, it takes off all the fuzzies. george __________________ A day without sawdust is a day without sunshine. George delta 650, hawk G426

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01-09-2009, 03:16 PM	#5
azbison Jr. Sawdust Taster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 494	George, good point... I use a sand-o-flex with 150 grit paper. __________________ -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Jim DW788 My scrollin' blog The worst day scrollin' is better than the best day o' workin'