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tony coleman · 05-28-2009, 12:36 PM

hi all
is it possible too get spiral blades with a flat end on them.
the spirals i am using at the moment have the twist on the ends.
they work fine but my blade clamps tend too bend the blade tip with all the inserting during inside cuts.if they had flat ends this would be elimanated.

wood-n-things · 05-28-2009, 01:30 PM

Yes Mikes workshop has them....as does..

Ben Fink's Wood Shop
Dealer for Pegas scrollsaw blades, miniture drill bits, and scroll saw patterns.

Ben · 05-28-2009, 07:36 PM

I never could understand why they made them with the twist on the ends.

normded · 05-28-2009, 08:00 PM

i use two sets of pliers and hold about 1/2 inch down with one and untwist with the other that works great for me.

Jerry

Pajaro · 05-28-2009, 08:14 PM

Thanks Jerry I have about 4 doz spirals I haven't used because of the twisted end. I'll give that plier trick a try.

B Smith · 05-28-2009, 08:35 PM

I have used dozens of spirals and found that if when I tighten them into the bottom clamp let the blade turn in my fingers as I tighten against the blade. The blade will turn and find the spot where you can tighten up and not bend the blade.When the top clamp will also tighten up with no bending.

3_M · 05-28-2009, 08:39 PM

I now have the New Spirals and it seems that customers have a lot less trouble to put them in the clamps. They are also a lot easier to control.
Mike

Jim McDonald · 05-28-2009, 09:35 PM

The flat end spirals are tops. I had just about shut the door on spirals until I tried the FE blades. Still doesn't make me a disciple for them, but when I need a spiral, it's good to know that these blades work in the CW40 and work well.

minowevie · 05-29-2009, 01:26 AM

Hi Tony, I also have the twisted kind, and the flat end kind. the twisted kind I use my small pliers to flatten the ends. but the blade still twist every time I take it out and put in another hole. even on the flat end blades. I have a bottom feeder saw. so what I found works for me is. I first put the blade in the top clamp,(easier to find where it was clamped the first time) with the bottom clamp out, with the blade in it. then give a twist, and pull my arm down to put it in the bottom clamp, then tighten the tension. that seams to work for me. bending the blade in the clamp , I have found that is because I wont to screw it down to tight.just to hold it. it is a bother for sure. I don't like some of the clamp screws. they seam to press against the blade, and bend it while tightening. mine has a little bearing on the end of the thumb screw. so only the thumb screw tightens, not the end of it. gees. hope this makes scents to you. I could show a picture. your friend Evie

tony coleman · 05-29-2009, 10:32 AM

thanks all for your suggestions.i looked up mikes site but it seems he doesent send blades too this side of the world,or maybe i read it wrong.i think i will give the pliers a go.

05-28-2009, 12:36 PM	#1
tony coleman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: ireland Posts: 653	spiral blades hi all is it possible too get spiral blades with a flat end on them. the spirals i am using at the moment have the twist on the ends. they work fine but my blade clamps tend too bend the blade tip with all the inserting during inside cuts.if they had flat ends this would be elimanated. __________________ lets make plenty of sawdust and have fun doing it http://www.customcutz4you.webs.com/

05-28-2009, 01:30 PM	#2
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right here ---silly Posts: 4,294 Blog Entries: 1	Yes Mikes workshop has them....as does.. Ben Fink's Wood Shop Dealer for Pegas scrollsaw blades, miniture drill bits, and scroll saw patterns. __________________ The Mike One of them anyway. Don't be so open-minded. Your brains will fall out! Remember.......Just going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in your garage makes you a car.. Last edited by wood-n-things; 05-28-2009 at 07:50 PM.

05-28-2009, 08:14 PM	#5
Pajaro God,Family,Country. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: If it ain't Texas, it Just ain't livin. Posts: 2,027 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks Jerry I have about 4 doz spirals I haven't used because of the twisted end. I'll give that plier trick a try. __________________ Pájaro Pete Hombre del pájaro www.pajarostudiowns.com Member " Scrollsaw Association of the world " Excalibur EX-21 fanatic One of the Chosen few "It is 28 steps from my cubical at work to the door. 12.6 miles to my house. 18 steps from my house to the work shop."

05-28-2009, 08:35 PM	#6
B Smith Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 150	I have used dozens of spirals and found that if when I tighten them into the bottom clamp let the blade turn in my fingers as I tighten against the blade. The blade will turn and find the spot where you can tighten up and not bend the blade.When the top clamp will also tighten up with no bending. __________________ Smitty Dewalt 788

05-28-2009, 08:39 PM	#7
3_M Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brandon, SD Posts: 627	I now have the New Spirals and it seems that customers have a lot less trouble to put them in the clamps. They are also a lot easier to control. Mike __________________ Home of the FD Blades

05-28-2009, 07:36 PM	#3
Ben Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 96	I never could understand why they made them with the twist on the ends.

05-28-2009, 08:00 PM	#4
normded Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 260	i use two sets of pliers and hold about 1/2 inch down with one and untwist with the other that works great for me. Jerry

05-28-2009, 09:35 PM	#8
Jim McDonald Workin' for the Weekend Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: On the Other Side of the Monitor Posts: 882 Blog Entries: 6	The flat end spirals are tops. I had just about shut the door on spirals until I tried the FE blades. Still doesn't make me a disciple for them, but when I need a spiral, it's good to know that these blades work in the CW40 and work well. __________________ Jim There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

05-29-2009, 01:26 AM	#9
minowevie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 6,398	Hi Tony, I also have the twisted kind, and the flat end kind. the twisted kind I use my small pliers to flatten the ends. but the blade still twist every time I take it out and put in another hole. even on the flat end blades. I have a bottom feeder saw. so what I found works for me is. I first put the blade in the top clamp,(easier to find where it was clamped the first time) with the bottom clamp out, with the blade in it. then give a twist, and pull my arm down to put it in the bottom clamp, then tighten the tension. that seams to work for me. bending the blade in the clamp , I have found that is because I wont to screw it down to tight.just to hold it. it is a bother for sure. I don't like some of the clamp screws. they seam to press against the blade, and bend it while tightening. mine has a little bearing on the end of the thumb screw. so only the thumb screw tightens, not the end of it. gees. hope this makes scents to you. I could show a picture. your friend Evie

05-29-2009, 10:32 AM	#10
tony coleman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: ireland Posts: 653	thanks all for your suggestions.i looked up mikes site but it seems he doesent send blades too this side of the world,or maybe i read it wrong.i think i will give the pliers a go. __________________ lets make plenty of sawdust and have fun doing it http://www.customcutz4you.webs.com/

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