kkrunde Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 Is it possible to scroll saw designs out of old pallet wood and if so, what blade do you recommend? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kardar2 Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 It depends if it is oak or pine. I would run the boards in a planner. The board are only 1/2" thick so a would thing a #5 blade would be good or a #7 blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 The only issue is getting the damn thing apart. Karl hit the nail on the head. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredfret Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 Make sure it's a clean one. Some pallets have had some very toxic chemicals on them and may not be waht you want to breath or use. Fredfret Wichita, ks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 Not the wood of choice for me,to hard! Is it possible to scroll saw designs out of old pallet wood and if so, what blade do you recommend?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhudson Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 What Fred said, make sure it wasn't used for transporting leaky toxic materials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted September 21, 2015 Report Share Posted September 21, 2015 Is it possible to scroll saw designs out of old pallet wood and if so, what blade do you recommend? Thanks! Kelly, Pallet wood is fine for scrolling !!! ! ! Use what ev er blade you want!!! If the bladedoesn't cut the way you want it to, try a different one. You may have to sand the pallet wood. Planing would be best but sanding may do ok. Actually, a pattern attaches best on smooth wood but the final cut may look best on rough wood. depends on the pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywoodmaster Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Worse part with pallett wood is it is not kiln dried. If you are going to use it invest in a moisture meter. They are reasonable in price now. Dont use anything over 12% moisture or it will warp and crack. You can always disasemble and stack the wood to dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustLarry Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 If you run it through a planner you can find hidden nails, pebbles and other not blade friendly items in the wood. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Yes! #3 #5 #7 #2 Spiral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Kelly, no matter what type of wood it is, it can be cut with a scroll saw. Some people even use their scroll saws to cut metal, have you ever seen a quarter that has been cut on a scroll saw? Len LarryEA and sawdust junkie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 If you go to youtube and search "pallet" or "dismantle a pallet" there are some videos on tearing them apart. There is a tool you can make or buy that is made specifically for that purpose. It would not be hard to make one out of wood and very much worth the effort. Using one you can dismantle them without tearing the wood up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Another issue with used pallets besides the toxic chemicals is they could have been used to transport brick, block, cement bags and other such material. While not very toxic fine particulars get ground into the wood and they will ruin or dull your blades (scrollsaw, table saw, jointer, planer). You get the pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wbr Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Hello all,first post. Never messed with a scroll saw much but looking to make some Christmas gifts this year . I cut up some pallets the other day. Most were not in great shape but a few looked pretty good so I saved the wood and ran it thru a planer. Ended up with some yellow pine,red and white oak,a little walnut,popular,and some mystery wood,maybe gum. They're kind off a pain but I just run a circular saw or sawzall along side the skid boards.End up with pieces about 14-16" long. It leaves out the nails as they're left behind with a lttle piece of wood on the skids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDB777 Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 WBR got it right. Best to cut the boards loose from the skids. I use only those good looking top boards also..... Scott (white oak boards for almost free) B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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