Need info on cutting

[Aggie]

Hi all I just got me some Teak 3/4 inch and I ordered me the flying Dutchman reverse tooth intro - pack and wanted to know which blade to use.

[scrollerpete]

I would go with the FDUR # 5 or 7 

[SCROLLSAW703]

yep, what pete said. The only thing I would add is watch your blade speed. Wood that thickness is going to take some to cut, so don't try to hammer thru it. 

[Scrolling Steve]

Thinking like Pete...Not smaller than a 5 !  

[lawson56]

I agree.Slow and Easy.

[bandaideman]

the 5 or 7 have it slow and easy

[WayneMahler]

Can't emphasize on what's been said. Slow and easy should do the trick.

[dgman]

3/4" Teak is very very hard. Along with what has already been said, I would recommend applying tape to both sides of the board to help prevent burning. You can use blue painters tape, but I would use clear packing tape on top of the pattern and for the bottom, I would apply a blank sheet of paper then clear packing tape.

Edited May 12, 2017 by dgman

[DWSUDEKUM]

Use tape on that .. teak burns almost as fast as cherry does. and it is hard on the blades.  Take your time though.

 

DW

[Aggie]

Thanks for the info, I will tape and use a 5, and watch my speed and take it slow and easy.

Thanks for the help !!!!

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

Teak is a very hard wood and oily wood. Not sure what type pattern you are cutting but you may have to step up to a #7 skip tooth blade. 3/4" is thick. It will burn and eat many blades. Tough choice of woods.  

[SCROLLSAW703]

it may be wise to keep a piece of a candle handy, too. Wax your blades with the candle piece & it'll help keep it cool, & not as much burnin'. When ya start into turns or curves, shut down & wax your blade.

[amazingkevin]

On 5/11/2017 at 3:34 PM, Aggie said:

Hi all I just got me some Teak 3/4 inch and I ordered me the flying Dutchman reverse tooth intro - pack and wanted to know which blade to use.

Teak is tough on planneers blades too besides saw blades