Tyler
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ONe think I have already figured out this am - I have a #2 Reverse tooth blade that I tried - the cut was smoother, but no where near wide enough. I will sand and paint each piece, and I found out last year I need a wide cut to allow for the paint. I will see if there are any blades to give me the width I get from the sprial cut blade, but allow me to make the turns I need. Again, really good info here - thank you all.
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Thanks everybody! I will try those polar blades first, as that is the cheapest. I'm 60 and have never really been around scroll saws before. The one I am currently using feels like it is skipping, though that may be the blade. It's only a 100 dollar craftsman. I know some of you do beautiful detailed work with scroll saws, but what I'm working on now is as much as I will be able to do. I enjoy this though - gives the feeling of old time toys at Christmas. Sounds like a polar blade, if I can master it, will leave a lot less finish work for me. Thanks!
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Here's what I'm working on right now.
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What I enjoy cutting is Christmas stuff like trees and Santa Claus's. I like for them to be able to stand up which is why i want the 1.5 inch thickness. I cut them into puzzles from patterns that I find on the internet. The blade I'm using right now is a spiral cut blade. I can't make the turns using a flat blade. Someone with more experience might be able to. I'll post a couple of pics if I can.
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Thanks, guys!
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I generally glue 2 poplar 1x8s together, and cut using what is then 1.5 inch wood. My scroll saw was only about 100 bucks, and I'm waiting on it to give out. Any recommendations for saws or what I should look for in a saw for wood that thick?
