Inside cut sanding

[dgman]

Hey Bobby, To get the spray glue off of the wood just wipe it down with a rag soaked with mineral spirits. that will take the glue right off.
Here is a little trick on making tight inside cuts. Actually, there are two. If it's a 90? turn, cut just to the corner, back the blade out just a little, then widen the kerf with the blade wide enough to turn the blade without binding. Second tip, If the angle is sharper than 90?, cut to the corner and just a smidgen more, back the blade out just a little, turn the blade with the teeth into the blade, then back the blade back into the corner. then just line up the blade and go!

[Keefie]

I said you would be impressed with those blades, they leave an almost perfect finish. Great work on your project in the gallery, love the wood too.

[CNLNC]

If you want something cheap and easy for sanding the inside of some cuts, use regular sandpaper of the grit of your choice. Cut it into a strip of about 1/2" X 5", fold it in-half the long way, and insert it as you would a regular blade into your scrollsaw. Don't apply to much tension (just enough), and use a slow speed. This works well for some LIGHT sanding on those inside cuts. Its cheap, but they will break easy enough too.

Just a tip for your toolbox...

[Al W]

Nice job with the Bass.   Enjoyable with good blades eh?

Thanks for sharing this one with us.

[bubbaloo158]

Thanks for sharing?  I should be thanking all of you for all the tips you're giving me!!!
The bass came out ok when you consider that I didn't have the ultra reverse blades for most of the project.  I'm making another order from Mike tonight for lots more.  I can't wait to start a new project.  It didn't happen today because the wife cracked the whip.  Spring cleaning took up most of the day, particulary the windows, inside and out.  Oh well... maybe I'll get the pattern glued onto the wood after supper and be ready to go.

Again... thank you all for the great tips.  They're very much appreciated.  I love this place.

Bobby

[tux_linux]

simple sanding: You can also use normal Sanding paper and make it some stiffer with a tape on the back - then cut little stripes to fit into the cuts. Works fine to lightly sand something fragile.

[scrollingdesigns]

I have found that using the reverse tooth blades eliminates almost all sanding, other than just touch up sanding on both sides. Just take your time and you can make smooth cuts.
I agree with mrsn, experience will come thru.