Popular Post Newsawontheblock Posted September 12, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 I just finished this a few days ago. It was my first attempt with spiral blades, and I broke 18 blades grand total!! Towards the end though, I figured out what was happening, and didn’t break another blade! This was an extremely fun project, I am looking forward to do more with spirals in the future. amazingkevin, Be_O_Be, RabidAlien and 11 others 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted September 12, 2019 Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 That is amazing. I've just started with spirals, but could never have attempted something like this on my first attempt. Brilliant work !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffydog Posted September 12, 2019 Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 51 minutes ago, Newsawontheblock said: I just finished this a few days ago. It was my first attempt with spiral blades, and I broke 18 blades grand total!! Towards the end though, I figured out what was happening, and didn’t break another blade! This was an extremely fun project, I am looking forward to do more with spirals in the future. I would like to know what you figured out so that I don't make the same mistakes. Info please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted September 12, 2019 Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 (edited) You certainly did a great job. Nice picture. Edited September 12, 2019 by Scrappile Newsawontheblock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Be_O_Be Posted September 12, 2019 Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 For just learning to cut with spiral blades that is a fine looking piece, Great job! Newsawontheblock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avenuewood Posted September 12, 2019 Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 Wow! That is truly amazing. Never tried a spiral yet. Will have to look into them. Newsawontheblock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson142 Posted September 12, 2019 Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 (edited) 18 blades? That's a lot. lol So you gonna spill the beans or are you holding out for a cash offer? Too funny! Nice cut though! Edited September 12, 2019 by Wilson142 forgot about the piece Newsawontheblock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidAlien Posted September 12, 2019 Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 AWESOME!!! Newsawontheblock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsawontheblock Posted September 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 (edited) Scruffydog, Two things seemed to help a lot. First I took apart my clamps, my bottom one seemed dry, so I oiled it. Also, since I was top feeding, I began by clamping the blade in the bottom clamp first, and then attaching it up top! This allowed me to pick a flat part to clamp in the bottom where I was always clamping and unclamping. Every time I fed the blade through, it would land at the same flat spot again, leading to much easier clamping, and less blade slippage and twisting. After these two things were changed, I only broke one blade! Edited September 12, 2019 by Newsawontheblock changed an i to an I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted September 12, 2019 Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 That was an amazing challenge, especially for the first with spirals. Very well done. Newsawontheblock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson142 Posted September 12, 2019 Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 Do you flatten the blade ends or do you let the clamps find the flat spots? What works for me is to flatten the ends and when I tighten the clamps I proceed slowly enough that I can feel, without looking if I'm on a flat spot or not. Helps me avoid hockey sticking the blade. Newsawontheblock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsawontheblock Posted September 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 I did try flattening the ends on one blade, but I didn’t notice that it made a difference for me. I found it worked well to clamp the blade on a flat spot in the bottom clamp, then clamp the top clamp..... that way it would always line up on the flat spot in the bottom again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Steven Steven Steven, Your amazing and a natural with these blade's. You really clicked with them and made mince meat of the wood of choice ! Keepyour work coming!!! Newsawontheblock and danny 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Stunning piece of work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Oh my what a fabulous cutting and with spirals for the first time, I take my hat off to you. Well done. Marg Newsawontheblock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 it's beautiful, amazing job Newsawontheblock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Outstanding job! Newsawontheblock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzarkSawdust Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Absolutely a beautiful piece of work!! Haven't tried spiral blades yet, maybe someday. I hope to be able to do that also....in about 10 years! Newsawontheblock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexfox Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 You chose quite difficult project for your first attempt, but it came out great! Newsawontheblock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsawontheblock Posted September 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 1 hour ago, alexfox said: You chose quite difficult project for your first attempt, but it came out great! Thanks Alex. It was my first time of cutting one of your patterns, I will definitely be doing more in the future! danny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill WIlson Posted September 13, 2019 Report Share Posted September 13, 2019 Very impressive. Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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