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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
i am fairly new to scroll sawing. i need some help with blade selection. what blade should i use to cut 3/4 walnut i am making bracelets and 1/2 hickory and what speed should i use
 
#3 ·
Sorry, I missed this earlier. . .
I use a lot of Olson blades when I buy them at local stores (rockler and menards both carry them, and I like them better then the Delta brand at lowes) I also order Flying Dutchman blades from mike's workshop online, and they are great blades if you can wait for delivery.
I have cut walnut a few times; I think I used a number 5 skip tooth. It is my default blade for a lot of the cutting that I do.
What type of bracelets are you cutting? I have made a few, they can be fun projects.
-Mrs.N
 
#6 ·
I buy all of my scroll saw blades from Mike's Workshop (http://www.mikesworkshop.com/).

I don't think you can beat his Flying Dutchman brand blades, and Mike's customer service is top drawer.

Every order I have ever placed with him has arrived within 2-3 days via USPS (he is in South Dakota, I am in Wisconsin).
 
#9 ·
I love Flying Dutchman. He has blade info on his site and sells sampler packs. I started with the sampler pack until I figured out what type of blade I liked best.

Here's the Queen: http://www.woodmagazine.com/community/great-woodworkers/judy-gale-roberts/?sssdmh=dm17.435255&esrc=nwwood&email=429207840

Google Judy Gayle Roberts and sign up for her newsletter. Lots of info. Google Steve Good, free pattern almost daily.

I've only used ply and pine, so I would suggest using a scrap/test piece to find your ideal spead.

Google Rick Hutchinson too. He has a great site with lots of free info.

Vicki
 
#12 ·
As I get to using the scroll saw am thinking when I see all the blades what blades to use for what thickness of wood what blades to use for different kinds of wood Hardwood/softwood I want to put in an order for blades and want to have a good supply of different blades is there a chart that would show use say reverse # 5 bade for what thickness of hardwood or softwood
Thank you
 
#13 ·
I cut a lot of 3/4" to 1 3/4" hardwood and soft wood on my scroll saw and what works for me are Flying Dutchman blades from Mike's workshop.. I have successfully used polar #5 and Polar #7 but I find that their Ultra reverse #5 work best and last longest for cutting this thick stock. About $32 a gross.
 
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