JT1986

Welcome. I'm very new myself. To scrolling and to this forum. I see that you have some experience with the Porter Cable Lowe's sells. That's what I'm using now. Do you prefer scrolling with pin-less or pin end blades? I'm having difficulty finding the right tension with pin-less blades. They either bend too much when scrolling (applying light pressure - could be the wood or tension I'm guessing) or pop right out (too much tension?). I have a variety of blades I'd like to experiment with, however, the pin-less blades are frustrating me. Jeff

Thanks, Brad. I did purchase a valved mask as I heard MDF can be harmful. The reason for scrolling ply is I needed something large enough for the projects I was working on. I created a few dog silhouette's for some friends and needed a large piece of 1/4" wood. Unfortunately, I do not have access to a planer. What else could I use, aside from ply, for larger projects? Thanks again.

How do you guys sand inside small angles? I’ve read a good technique is to adhere sandpaper to things such as a nail filer, etc? I’d love to here how you guys smooth out hard to reach areas. Jeff

Thanks all for the advice/suggestions. Much appreciated! Jeff

I’m very new to scrolling (<2 months) and have some questions I’m hoping some of you could help out with. 1. Table Insert. Occasionally, my blades will bend back into the table insert causing some damage to it. Unaware as the wood covers it while scrolling. I’ve tried adjusting the tension and slowing down my cuts. This was more obvious with very small kerf blades . Any suggestions? (Images attached) 2. Small cuts. I wanted to get into signage. I have no idea how to cut small letters without A. The wood chipping B. The wood not flying off of the blade. 3. What blades to use? I purchased a variety. I like the reverse tooth best. Wondering what is a safe bet blade to use. Slightly overwhelmed with the options, what wood to use for different blades, etc. I’ve been scrolling with MDF and 1/4 ply. The scroll saw is a porter cable. Thanks everyone! Looking forward to being apart of the scrolling community!