jvenecz Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 I am very new to this and am just practicing with plywood for now. I am working on some very small inlays that aren't even big enough to fit any blade into. How do you cut those pieces? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Jennifee, Sounds like an impossible situation and this is one where a picture would help. I use tiny (.022 x .008) blades and they are BIG compared to blades available. Again, I can't tell you how to cut something I can't see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multifasited Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Ditto ! pix would help ! Scrolling Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birchbark Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 I'm thinking you are using pin end blades? Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Yes i agree with Birchbark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Is enlarging the pattern an option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Roy Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 I'm inclined to agree with Birchbark and Kevin Jenifee. Oh and a big welcome to the forum from Scotland. You've come to the best place for help. Just ask and someone will come up with a solution or ten. LOL. Rob Roy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 I don't like using a blade smaller than a #3 but in some cases I do go smaller. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browders Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 My last inlay, I used a 2/0 reverse (Olson). I still haven't figured out how to drill the starter hole in such a way that it doesn't show in the finished product. Trial and error I guess. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finn Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Jim: I do a LOT of inlay and I have my saw tilted at abount 2.3 degrees and drill the starter hole just inside the image at six degrees. browders, jrpeteo and amazingkevin 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvenecz Posted January 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Is there a way to post a picture from my phone? I don't see a attachment button... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvenecz Posted January 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Here is the pattern. I am trying to do. I know it is complicated for a new bee but I like the challenge. My dad passed away in September and he was amazing with wood! Now I'm wishing he had taken the time to teach me! It's comforting to me and I guess it makes me feel close to him when I'm in the garage doing what he loved to do. I only have a Drexel motosaw which is pin end. I know that is part of the problem. And the blades they sell for the Drexel aren't labeled with the numbers like other scrolls. Getting a better or more expensive tool is not an option for me at this time. With the other projects I've done that required that kind of detail I've used a regular rotary dremel with a tile grout bit but it tears up the wood and is very hard to control. I was just wondering if there was a tip or trick that I could use with what I have available to me. Thanks again for all your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LarryEA Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Maybe there is a scrollsaw club or another scroller near by. Someone who would assist you in your project. Other than that......I yield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bendita Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Hi Jen Welcome to the Village There is a couple of options for you the first one of course is upgrade your saw but you all ready said thats not a option, the second is to see if you can get a pinless blade adapter for your saw they make them but I'm not sure if they are available for your saw the third which is not easy but do-able and that is pull the pin out of one end of the blade poke it through your wood and re-install the pin back in the blade. Like I said its not easy but do-able, off course you could drill bigger holes but not in that pattern. I wish you all the bast let us know how you make out .../Hans jvenecz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvenecz Posted January 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Thank you everyone for the help! Hans, I will see what I can do with your suggestions. I have set that project aside and am working on another till I can figure it out. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Hi Jen a big WELCOME from me. An adapter as Hans says is the answer the pin versions are a pain for small work. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Here ya go ,the quick answer for your problem.Enlarge the pattern big enough so you can use your pin end blades.Many answers you chose which will work for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 my suggestion would be drill and cut what you can for the smaller parts use a wood burner if you can just to add that little bit of detail best of luck stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Hi Jen welcome to the Village. Sorry to hear about your loss. Sounds like you got some good suggestions. Good luck and looking forward to seeing it finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevecur Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 If your in the Southeastern part of the state I might be able to help you out. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) I dont' see this pattern as an inlay pattern. It looks like a fret pattern to me. Just drill the holes and cut it hole by hole. I looks like a pattern that I have cut many times.I am wondering if you might be using the wrong term here. I could very well be wrong, but that is my input Dick heppnerguy Edited January 11, 2015 by heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) If your in the Southeastern part of the state I might be able to help you out. Steve Steve, Message and ask her. Edited January 12, 2015 by LarryEA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevecur Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 That is about an hour and a half from me. I'm on the state line close to Cincinnati. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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