spiral blades and inlays

[Joe Duncan]

newbie here, Is it possible to use a #0 for inlay,  I have tried many times with no success

[Lucky2]

Joe, welcome to the site, it's nice to have you join us. As to your query, I haven't got a clue because I don't use spiral blades. I may be wrong, but I think you'd be better off using a flat blade. Spiral blades have quite the kerf, that's what makes me think they won't work. Others will chime in later, I'm curious to see what they have to say on this subject.

Len

[dgman]

I think you have already answered your own question.

Actually, I'm sure it is possible, but for a clean cut I would use flat blades.

[NC Scroller]

Spirals are designed for and work great for veining, pictures and other projects similar projects. As mentioned due to the kerf size they are not well suited for inlay work. You might get away with a spiral but you would have to do a lot of test cutting at different angles and using different thicknesses of wood. I like a #1 flat blade (Flying Dutchman Ultra Reverse) for my inlay projects.

[Scrolling Steve]

Unless your name is Charles Dearing I would use flat blades for inlay.......Just my two cents worth !

[Jim Finn]

I do a lot of inlay using my scroll saws.  I use #5 flat blades.  Spiral blades leave a very rough surface on the cut edge so, even though you can change the cutting angle to accomidate a spiral baldes thickness, you will not get a good fit because of the rough cut.

[Joe Duncan]

Thanks for all the hot tips.

[Denny Knappen]

I agree with Jim.  The rough edge of spirals would not give a tight fit.