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[Oli69]

Hi I've never used a scroll saw before but have recently bought an Einhell TH-SS 405E 120 W Scroll Saw, can anyone give me any tips as a complete novice please, which are the best blades to use etc.. all tips greatly received, thank you.

[Fedido]

I am not familiar with this brand, but I am confident someone like @octoolguy or @kmmcrafts can point us In The right direction. One thing I have noticed is the factory blades are usually nothing close to scroll sawing. As far as blades, they all react differently for different people. In other words, usually user preferences. Me personally, I like Flying Dutchman mainly because I have known that name for a while. I think learned with them so I stick with it. You might have to try a couple of different brands, but try one that has multiple sizes so you can figure out which ones to use when. I have had to do that. I hope this at least helps a little bit. 

[meflick]

Like Fedido, I have never heard of this particular brand of saw. I see you are not from the states so I assume it is a brand not sold here (or is sold under another brand name perhaps.) As Fedido also noted, types of blades as far as brand names, is usually a personal preference. In some ways, I think it often is what you use first and get used to. The first question is to know if your saw needs pin end blades or is “pin less.” Pin end blades are more difficult to work with and make it difficult, if not Impossible to cut detailed fretwork with small thin lines for example. Then there are different types of blades like skip tooth, reverse , etc. the each have different uses depending upon the type of project so it is good to research and discover their uses. When I was first starting, I spent a lot of time online researching and learning here in the Village, some other scrolling forums, and Steve Good’s blog to name but a few.

[kmmcrafts]

Welcome to the Village!!

The saw is what is branded here in the states as a Central Machinery commonly sold here in the states at Harbor Freight.. I do not have any personal experience with these saws so tips directly related to the saw itself I cannot help.. but knowing that the saw is a Central Machinery or commonly called the Harbor Freight saw might help you get some info pertaining to your saw.. I believe they are pinned blades? but have adapters for pinless blades available somewhere.. I've seen youtube videos of the conversion kit.. just not certain where they bought them from.. 

Best advice for sawing I have to offer is as the others have mentioned.. get a variety of blades.. and do some practicing.. practice doing some straight lines and also some curved lines etc.. then take on some simple projects and advance into some more detailed stuff as you get comfortable with what types of projects wood, and blades you find you like.. as you progress these things may also change.. when you run into a specific question or a problem fee free to ask..   

[OCtoolguy]

If you can find an adapter for pinless blades, try to find a source for Flying Dutchman, Pegas, and Olsen blades. Buy a sample pack from each of them and give them a try. Myself, I prefer the Pegas Modified Geometry in #5 reverse tooth.

Where are you located? Maybe someone here on the Village lives near you and can help get you started. Good luck and post some pics of your saw and your work. Don't be shy.

 

 

[Oli69]

Great,  thank you all for your advice, I'll see if I can find a blade adapter if you think that pin end blades ard hard work

Edited August 8, 2020 by Oli69
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[Denny Knappen]

All good advise.  I would suggest a beginner book.  Fox Chapel publishes Scroll Saw Workbook 3rd edition by John A Nelson.  I know they ship across the pond.

[Foxfold]

Steve Good has loads of video's on YouTube for the beginner that are very helpful.

[Foxfold]

On 8/8/2020 at 5:47 AM, octoolguy said:

Where are you located? Maybe someone here on the Village lives near you and can help get you started. Good luck and post some pics of your saw and your work. Don't be shy.

He's in Kent , which is in the South of England. Unfortunately I'm in the North of the country or I'd lend a hand. Not that I'm an 'Expert'  

[don watson]

I also can help though I'm not an expert but I am even further North than Brenda. I will respond to PM's if you wish (or regular email).

Don W