Reverse Spiral Blades? - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

ozarkhillbilly · 05-07-2006, 01:57 AM

I ordered some FD 2/0 reverse spiral blades and recieved them today, I ordered them in the hopes of reducing the amount of fuzzies I have on the backs of my portraits. So out to the saw I went and started making some sawdust. I stacked four 1/8 pieces of bb plywood and was impressed with how the blade handled. But upon finishing the portrait and examining the pieces I found that while the amount of fuzzies was reduced

I had fuzzies on both sides of the bottom 3 boards

not just the bottom side. Now normally I burn my fuzzies off the back, but can't even think about putting the torch to the front!! So I found myself having to very carefully sand the front side of each portrait

No mishaps, but a lot of extra time spent.
Is this normal results from reverse spirals? If so, its back to the old tried and true spirals for me.

Bill

bearfretworks · 05-07-2006, 03:07 AM

I've had the same exact problem...... Solved most of it by using nails to really tighten up the stack.

05-07-2006, 01:57 AM	#1
ozarkhillbilly Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,229	Reverse Spiral Blades? I ordered some FD 2/0 reverse spiral blades and recieved them today, I ordered them in the hopes of reducing the amount of fuzzies I have on the backs of my portraits. So out to the saw I went and started making some sawdust. I stacked four 1/8 pieces of bb plywood and was impressed with how the blade handled. But upon finishing the portrait and examining the pieces I found that while the amount of fuzzies was reduced I had fuzzies on both sides of the bottom 3 boards not just the bottom side. Now normally I burn my fuzzies off the back, but can't even think about putting the torch to the front!! So I found myself having to very carefully sand the front side of each portrait No mishaps, but a lot of extra time spent. Is this normal results from reverse spirals? If so, its back to the old tried and true spirals for me. Bill __________________ Bill DeWalt 788 A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. aut viam inveniam aut faciam

05-07-2006, 03:07 AM	#2
bearfretworks Retired Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Buse Township, MN Posts: 1,367	I've had the same exact problem...... Solved most of it by using nails to really tighten up the stack. __________________ I love the smell of burnt gunpowder.....it reminds me of a full freezer

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