pattern help

[edward]

When cutting a pattern out my problem is the pattern frays on thin lines and is hard to see when cutting on straight thin lines. Happens when lines are close together but not all the time.I use a #2/0 blade and 2r and get the same effect.Any help would be appreciated. edward

[earlinjax]

I'm not exactly sure of what you mean, but here are a couple of things to check. Make sure your blade is in the correct way. I speak from experience. It is especially easy to put a 2/0 blade in upside down. Second, try putting clear packing tape over your pattern. This will help lubricate the blade as well.

Earl

[Bill Wilson]

How are you attaching your patterns to the wood? I've had that problem if I don't spray a heavy enough coat of adhesive on the pattern. It will lift in narrow places. I use Krylon Repositionable Spray Adhesive and usually put it on heavy enough that I can see the pattern lines through the paper. Then I rub it down real well to make sure it makes full contact. if I'm stack cutting, I wrap the stack in clear packaging tape.

When you are done cutting, wipe the pattern with some mineral spirits and it comes right off. There are lots of other ways to attach patterns. Maybe some other folks will chime in.