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Offline Reaper

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Spiral Blades
« on: August 20, 2011, 11:19:57 pm »
I'm finally going to try to use the spiral blades I bought last year.Any tips or hints would be great. Dave
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Re: Spiral Blades
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2011, 03:14:34 pm »
1. Stack Cut
2. High Saw Speed
3. SLOOOOOW and steady feed!!!!!!

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Re: Spiral Blades
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2011, 03:33:58 pm »
GB
What about blade tension? semi tight, tight, really tight??
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Re: Spiral Blades
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2011, 04:37:43 pm »
As with all blades...TIGHT!!!

Remember you are going to be cutting in all directions so you want as little 'deflection' of the blade as possible.

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Re: Spiral Blades
« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2011, 09:39:46 pm »
Thanks GB
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Re: Spiral Blades
« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2011, 10:52:10 pm »
this is DEFINITELY the time to "let the blade do the work and just GUIDE the wood"!

Word of warning...they doo wear out so be ready to change blades as needed...

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Re: Spiral Blades
« Reply #6 on: August 23, 2011, 08:45:27 am »
A lot of practice
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Re: Spiral Blades
« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2011, 02:43:13 pm »
Quote from: Gabby on August 21, 2011, 03:33:58 pm
GB
What about blade tension? semi tight, tight, really tight??
G

wow being an smart-donkey CB   ;D :D :P


CB  loose is better......
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Re: Spiral Blades
« Reply #8 on: August 23, 2011, 02:48:55 pm »
Quote from: Reaper417 on August 20, 2011, 11:19:57 pm
I'm finally going to try to use the spiral blades I bought last year.Any tips or hints would be great. Dave

get the FD spiral blades they last longer...

What type of scroll saw do you have..
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Re: Spiral Blades
« Reply #9 on: August 23, 2011, 03:52:27 pm »
Quote from: cyberghost on August 23, 2011, 02:43:13 pm
Quote from: Gabby on August 21, 2011, 03:33:58 pm
GB
What about blade tension? semi tight, tight, really tight??
G

wow being an smart-donkey CB   ;D :D :P


CB  loose is better......


Since we can't say A**,  Donkey works since both names are the same thing. LOL
Good one Cyb Ghost.
Gabby

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Re: Spiral Blades
« Reply #10 on: August 23, 2011, 05:56:27 pm »
I have a hegner and I did get the fd blades from Mike.
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Re: Spiral Blades
« Reply #11 on: August 23, 2011, 09:00:48 pm »
Now that I tried it a little bit.Can you make a straight line with the blade?
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Re: Spiral Blades
« Reply #12 on: August 23, 2011, 09:05:48 pm »
IF you are damn careful and very steady....
otherwise do all your 'squiggly' cuts and then switch to a flat blade

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Re: Spiral Blades
« Reply #13 on: August 23, 2011, 09:55:03 pm »
Hey Reaper, I don't use spirals to often, but when I do it is usually in conjunction with flat blades. so I recommend that you you use both as needed.
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Re: Spiral Blades
« Reply #14 on: August 23, 2011, 11:09:41 pm »
See thats why I like this board and the members. To tell you the truth I never even thought about using both blades. I was so focused on the spiral I forgot about the straight blade. Thanks guys... Dave
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