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I saw a YouTube clip where a guy suggested clipping a carabiner to the bandsaw blade while tension was off. Don't recall what he did to remember to take the tension off and put the carabiner back on the blade....

The pitcher is Nolan Ryan if I recall correctly.

Welcome aboard! I really like the look of that chessboard.

Welcome aboard! Those snowflakes look fantastic!

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Welcome aboard!

Thank you all for the input and advice. You know it's a great community when, in a day, you get this many quality responses. I've ordered some Pegas blades to try out. I will be paying close attention to the tension and go from there. I don't think my machine is variable speed (if it is I havent figured it out LOL) and I don't think I'm pressing the feed rate. I've been working on simple cutouts and have noticed vast improvements already. I will keep practicing, and at worst, making toys that stay home for my kids to play with. They're loving the prototypes so far!

They are snapping at the bottom about an inch above the pins. I forgot to make a mental note on what was being cut at the time. I don't think the material was particularly difficult stuff but I could be wrong.

I'm using a Ryobi SC-160 and Vermont American blades. I've broken several blades in short order which doesn't surprise me as a noob scroller. I'm looking at ordering some better blades online so I'm sure that will help, but I'm looking for more tips on preventing breakage. I presume there's a tension sweet spot, not too tight and not too loose? Slowing down on tight corners? Matching the correct blade(s) to the wood thickness? All of the above? Thanks in advance for your advice

Thank you all for the valuable feedback. I will give pine a shot.

Welcome from one newcomer to another

I use Ninite to install Inkscape. It automatically picks the correct file for your operating system and skips any "extras" that try to install.

Wasn't sure if this belonged here or in the Q&A section. If it's in the wrong spot could someone move it? How well does pine hold up when used for toys? I like the price and apparent ease of use for pine. Since the toys get painted wood grain and the like is less important. Any information/guidance would be appreciated.

That's a beautiful piece. You just have to find someone named Auston Martin to buy it.