Something new I've learnt

[malc]

You all probably do this anyway, but I have only just thought of it! I have been doing a cut with many very fine holes, i.e. a no.1 blade size and found great difficulty finding the hole to feed the blade through. So I ground the top end of the blade to a point and bingo! pops through every time with no effort!
Malc

[Rapid Roger]

I've never done that but, it would be easier to sew with a sharper needle.
Seems like alot of trouble for most things but, in your case, I can see how it would help alot.
What ever it takes to get the job done!

Rog

[dgman]

I don't have that problem as I top feed!

[Dawie]

I don't work that fine most of the time, but it's something to bear in mind for when I need to. Me also a bottomfeeder.
David

[WigWag Workshop]

Great tip. Although I just switched from a bottom feeder to a top feeder. Thanks for sharing

Steven

[GrayBeard]

Interesting! I just switched from Top feeding to Bottom feeding.
Much easier for me to control the upper arm with my shoulder situation and arthritic hands.

~~~GrayBeard~~~

[Russ C]

Yes I have done that on projects with allot of fine holes and it does work great. I keep a small grinding stone handy. 

[boxmaker]

Great idea, I am a bottom feeder as well. I usually keep my dremel tool with a drill in it next to the scroll saw in case I miss a hole at the drill press and have to drill it, I think I might put a stone in it.

                                                            Mark

[jimbo]

If the hole is not completely pieced I use an awl to enlarge the hole
Jimbo

[Marcellarius]

thanks for the tip. will try that next time i make fine work

[Rightarm]

    I used to take my dremel tool with the sanding drum to bring my blades to a point, and to rough up the sides for good contact to hold them in place when I tightened up the allen head nut. Then one day while I was doing this the sanding drum hit the end of the blade and shoved the blade about an inch into the palm of my hand......don't do this anymore. Dave