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scottb3569 · 07-01-2011, 11:17 AM

Does any one know if you can get a spiril blade that is pinned?

also what type or types of blade are best for portraits?

thank you to all that reply

Forester21 · 07-01-2011, 12:01 PM

Not sure about your first question....
As for the best type of blade for portraits - any blade that you are comfortable with! lol some people swear by spirals. Others can't stand spirals so they use flat blades. Me - I actually use a combination of spiral or flat blades. And I tend to change the size of the blade depending on what the size of the cut-out is.

welcome to the forum....

T

Mayo Farmer · 07-01-2011, 12:41 PM

Hi Scott. I've never come across a spiral pin-end blade and I used to have a pin-end saw.

You might find a conversion kit like this. a useful way to go.

The Wooden Teddy Bear, Inc.: Accessories

Good Luck

3_M · 07-01-2011, 01:48 PM

No company ever made a spiral blade with pins. A spiral blade is made from regular flat blades. It would not be possible to put pins in it after they are twisted.
Check with Frank if he can help you on new clamps?
A lot of scrollers like to use a spiral blade for cutting portraits.
Pozsgai's Designs - Scroll Saw
FD Mike

07-01-2011, 11:17 AM	#1
scottb3569 Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Stephens city,VA Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Blade help please Does any one know if you can get a spiril blade that is pinned? also what type or types of blade are best for portraits? thank you to all that reply

07-01-2011, 12:01 PM	#2
Forester21 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,799 Thanks: 5 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Not sure about your first question.... As for the best type of blade for portraits - any blade that you are comfortable with! lol some people swear by spirals. Others can't stand spirals so they use flat blades. Me - I actually use a combination of spiral or flat blades. And I tend to change the size of the blade depending on what the size of the cut-out is. welcome to the forum.... T __________________ Theresa http://WoodNGoods.weebly.com http://woodngoods.blogspot.com

07-01-2011, 12:41 PM	#3
Mayo Farmer Normal Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ireland Posts: 563 Thanks: 107 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts	Hi Scott. I've never come across a spiral pin-end blade and I used to have a pin-end saw. You might find a conversion kit like this. a useful way to go. The Wooden Teddy Bear, Inc.: Accessories Good Luck __________________ Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.

07-01-2011, 01:48 PM	#4
3_M Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brandon, SD Posts: 1,417 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 27 Posts	No company ever made a spiral blade with pins. A spiral blade is made from regular flat blades. It would not be possible to put pins in it after they are twisted. Check with Frank if he can help you on new clamps? A lot of scrollers like to use a spiral blade for cutting portraits. Pozsgai's Designs - Scroll Saw FD Mike __________________ Home of the FD Blades

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