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General Scroll Saw Talk / Re: Best Blade for Cutting Balsa and Thin Ply

« on: December 23, 2017, 01:05:56 pm »

I'd like to thank everyone for the help.  I've just ordered the 2-way blades from Flying Dutchman.  Thanks again.

Greg

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General Scroll Saw Talk / Best Blade for Cutting Balsa and Thin Ply

« on: December 22, 2017, 09:07:25 pm »

I'm new to scrollsaw cutting.  I purchased a RBI Hawk 226VS to cut parts for model airplane building.  We use balsa wood as well as plywood and a product called light plywood.  The plywood never exceeds 3/8 inch thickness and can be birch or the light ply.  The problem I've encountered is tearout.  I've tried a variety of blades and all produce tearout on bottom side.  I sometimes must cut sharp turns.  As I said I'm new to scrollsaw cutting and unfamiliar with blades.  Where is the best place to purchase blades?  Thanks so much for any help.

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General Scroll Saw Talk / RBI Hawk 226VS ?

« on: December 21, 2017, 01:32:52 pm »

I purchased a RBI Hawk 226VS that had been used very little.  I noticed the blade moves front to back about a 1/8 of an inch.  Is this normal?  Side to side is a perfect lineup.  I have contacted the manufacturer repeatedly, but, they were unable to offer any help.  Anyone know how to resolve this blade issue?  Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Greg