Compound Cutting

[Travis]

I'd like to try my hand at cutting some 3d compound cutting patterns.  What kind of blade works best for cutting through that thick of material?

[fredfret]

I use a #5 polar by flying Dutchman. Reverse tooth not needed as project is enclosed so no fuzziness. I have used #7and 9 but 5 gives the best detail. Thickest I've cut is 2.25 or 9/4 basswood. 

[Gonzo]

Pegas modified geometry #5 is my go to blade for compound cutting

[dgman]

I use FD Polar blades also in sizes 3, 5 and 7 depending on thickness and hardness of the wood. I stay away from reverse tooth blades because the thicker wood can't clear the sawdust from the reverse teeth which will cause slower cutting and maybe burning. Pegas MG blades are reverse tooth blades.

[New Guy]

I also use a FD Polar Blade and a Skip Tooth blade works fine also.

[Denny Knappen]

I use FD Polar #7 or even #9.  Depends on the hardness of the wood.

[trackman]

Pegas #5 mg works best for me 

[Sycamore67]

I use the #5 FD  Polar

[Paladin]

polar #5 here as well

[Lucky2]

I use the FD Polar #5 blade to cut my compound items out with, and from the above answers they seem to be the blade to use.

Len

[OCtoolguy]

Can anybody give me some idea of what "compound 3D" is all about? I understand compound on a table saw or a miter saw but not on a scroll saw. Other than tilting the table or the saw itself, what else is angled? Newbie here so go easy.

Ray

 

[Fab4]

Hi Ray:

There are a few different styles of compound cuts

The designers out there have some awesome patterns to choose from

Normally, the blanks are 1.5"X1.5" but this size can change depending on what you are cutting

The pattern is folded in half and you apply it to 2 sides of the blank

You cut one side, turn it over, clamp the side you just cut to keep everything together, cut the other side, and voila.... 

You have just made a compound cut on your scroll saw - The outcome is amazing

Check out the 2 examples, and see it makes sense to you

For wood and blade choices please see above posts

Hope this helps you to understand a bit about compound cuts

Check  YOU TUBE for a "how to" - just search for Compound cuts on a scrollsaw

Don't think you can't do this because it's not as complicated as it looks.

If you make one, I guarantee you, you will be making more

 

Fab4

 

 

Edited October 2, 2017 by Fab4
added more info

[OCtoolguy]

22 hours ago, Fab4 said:

Hi Ray:

There are a few different styles of compound cuts

The designers out there have some awesome patterns to choose from

Normally, the blanks are 1.5"X1.5" but this size can change depending on what you are cutting

The pattern is folded in half and you apply it to 2 sides of the blank

You cut one side, turn it over, clamp the side you just cut to keep everything together, cut the other side, and voila.... 

You have just made a compound cut on your scroll saw - The outcome is amazing

Check out the 2 examples, and see it makes sense to you

For wood and blade choices please see above posts

Hope this helps you to understand a bit about compound cuts

Check  YOU TUBE for a "how to" - just search for Compound cuts on a scrollsaw

Don't think you can't do this because it's not as complicated as it looks.

If you make one, I guarantee you, you will be making more

 

Fab4

 

 

Wow! I have my own personalized sign now? I'm flattered. Thanks Fab4. I'll try this tomorrow.