125 CSL Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 Hello. A few months back I bought an old rusty red master craft scroll saw. On off switch single speed, breakneck fast. Pinned blades that were difficult at best to change. Cleaned it up and gave it a go. With a little difficulty I was able to cut out a few bear intarsia. Learning some hard lessons along the way, like it is better to cut it right then try to sand it into submission. Just bought a porter cable. Love this saw. Not perfect, but next to my master craft it is brilliant. Have not found a blade I totally love. Bought some flying dutchman No.1's that I break more often then get to cut right. Next order going to switch to No. 5 blades in more styles. Foot switch in the near future. Hope to learn a few things from the resident masters. amazingkevin and Scrolling Steve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 Welcome to the Village, Craig !...Sounds like you are off and running.....be sure and show us some of your work when you can ! 125 CSL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 Craig,WELCOME!!!! Looks like you are a quick learner. A good saw makes an ammazing ddiffferrencee. I'm still trying to figure out how Kevin cuts 5 or 10 or 15 pieces a day. It takes me that long so select a pattern and the wood.. Bear intarsia on a pinned saw......You're gonna be great...... Rob Roy and 125 CSL 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
125 CSL Posted April 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 Thanks. I hope to be good. Added my photo, grey beard and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted April 14, 2016 Report Share Posted April 14, 2016 Hello. A few months back I bought an old rusty red master craft scroll saw. On off switch single speed, breakneck fast. Pinned blades that were difficult at best to change. Cleaned it up and gave it a go. With a little difficulty I was able to cut out a few bear intarsia. Learning some hard lessons along the way, like it is better to cut it right then try to sand it into submission. Just bought a porter cable. Love this saw. Not perfect, but next to my master craft it is brilliant. Have not found a blade I totally love. Bought some flying dutchman No.1's that I break more often then get to cut right. Next order going to switch to No. 5 blades in more styles. Foot switch in the near future. Hope to learn a few things from the resident masters. Looks like we both started off with low end machines.I enjoyed every minute with them for years till i acquired a dw788,A real Cadillac of scroll saws .Going thru the school of hard knocks leaves an impression in your mind the hard way ,i chose that road too.Looks like were both two peas in a pod!On gluing you don't want to see the glue so i would say just glue the back.Drum sanders in a drill press save lots of hand sanding but parts get pulled out of your hand easier so have a back stop ,like a sheet to catch the flying objects.#5-7-9 are basic blades to have on hand.Foot switches are creature comforts you enjoy.great lighting too helps tremendously.Keep coming back ,For more reading click on the bottom of any page to go years back to see what was talked about ,Welcome friend! ;) ;) ;) 125 CSL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 Craig's, If you are doing intarsia then I can attest that a #1blade is way too small for that. Go to a #3to a #5 blade and you should be fine. Don't try to hurry the blade let it do the cutting. Take your turns slowly and make sure you have goo detention on your blades. When using a #1 blade too much tension can cause them to break too. Learn to relax and just have fun. Glad you are here with us. Stick around and we will get to know you better Dick heppnerguy 125 CSL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 Welcome to the forum from TN. If you are doing intarsia, your wood is 3/4" and as suggested a #3 or even a #5 is better. The kerf will be larger, but less breakage. 125 CSL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Wecome!! I am using a #5 FD Ultra Reverse on almost everything. As you can see... a lot of opinions on this site. These guys have taught me sooo much soo fast. dave 125 CSL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricklab Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 Welcome I also find the #5 the most useful 125 CSL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 Hi Craig, welcome to the Village. I'm Marg from Australia. 125 CSL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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