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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: GrayBeard on July 22, 2011, 03:45:31 pm

Title: Spiral Blades....
Post by: GrayBeard on July 22, 2011, 03:45:31 pm

Just a 'tip' for those who have not tried Spiral blades or are considering trying them...

I just put together a stack of FIVE pieces of 1/8" BB plywood for a production order. This is the 'thickest' bundle I have ever cut using the FD New Spiral 2/0.
IF you decide to go this route EVER...make darn sure you keep a close feel on your blade and the way it cuts!

Normally I will cut stacks of two or three at a time. With the 5/8" stack I am going through blades much more quickly. (duh!) I couldn't hardly believe how fast they dull down cutting that thickness.

~~~GrayBeard~~~

Title: Re: Spiral Blades....
Post by: tux_linux on July 22, 2011, 04:27:35 pm

do you really need to use #2/0 ? I bet that takes more blades than wood pieces.

Title: Re: Spiral Blades....
Post by: GrayBeard on July 22, 2011, 06:17:59 pm

Yep! Sure do!

In order to make the fine detail cuts and make the portrait look 'right' I could even use one smaller if it were available.

~~~GB~~~

Title: Re: Spiral Blades....
Post by: kimb on July 22, 2011, 08:45:58 pm

Hey GB, I just about always stack cut three 1/4" pieces of plywood. I tried the FD New spiral blades and they just won't work very well at that thickness because they are not aggresive enough. If you will use the regular FD 2/0 spiral blade you will have better luck. I use the regular blades and they last about 30 minutes cutting that thick. I know some people on here say you are not suppose to stack cut that thick, but I do it all the time and it works for me.

Kim

Title: Re: Spiral Blades....
Post by: geneVG on July 22, 2011, 11:47:34 pm

Can I ask a question?  What does the fd in front of the blade mean. 

gene

Title: Re: Spiral Blades....
Post by: GrayBeard on July 22, 2011, 11:55:10 pm

FD = Flying Dutchman...Brand Name

~~~GB~~~

Title: Re: Spiral Blades....
Post by: Gabby on July 23, 2011, 01:11:36 am

Quote from: geneVG on July 22, 2011, 11:47:34 pm

Can I ask a question?  What does the fd in front of the blade mean. 

gene

Gene that counts as 2 questions, your quota for the month. LOL

Gabby

Title: Re: Spiral Blades....
Post by: GrayBeard on July 23, 2011, 12:01:11 pm

Hey Gabby...I hear that they won't let mules and donkeys and burrows into college anymore!

Nobody likes a Smart A$$!   <VBG>

~~~GB~~~

Title: Re: Spiral Blades....
Post by: UHMNL on July 23, 2011, 05:41:00 pm

Gene, Go to my web site and find out why the FD.
www.mikesworkshop.com
FD Mike

Title: Re: Spiral Blades....
Post by: Gabby on July 24, 2011, 05:56:08 am

Quote from: GrayBeard on July 23, 2011, 12:01:11 pm

Hey Gabby...I hear that they won't let mules and donkeys and burrows into college anymore!

Nobody likes a Smart A$$!   <VBG>

~~~GB~~~

Aaaaaw heee haaaw.  ;D
a burrow, is a hole in the ground.  ;D
No comments from the monkey cage. LOL
G