Blades opinions

[joe966]

So I have been doing some compound cutting on 1 3\4 x 1 3\4 blocks. I have tried multiple blades. I would like to get everyone's opinion on this.

 

What do you think is a good blade for this?

 

I have tried #7 modified geometry with horrible success. Moderate success with the #7 skip tooth and have found that a FD #1 ultra reverse works best for a fast cut without burns.

 

I would think that the thicker blade on thick stock would be better, based off of what I have read but it seems that this is the opposite.

 

Any opinions would be great. Thanks

 

[Scrolling Steve]

In the past (in 1 1/4 and 1 1/2 stock ) I have used FD ultra reverse # 5 blades....From what i have read here I am going to try FD Polar blades for compound cuts. 

[amazingkevin]

So I have been doing some compound cutting on 1 3\4 x 1 3\4 blocks. I have tried multiple blades. I would like to get everyone's opinion on this.

 

What do you think is a good blade for this?

 

I have tried #7 modified geometry with horrible success. Moderate success with the #7 skip tooth and have found that a FD #1 ultra reverse works best for a fast cut without burns.

 

I would think that the thicker blade on thick stock would be better, based off of what I have read but it seems that this is the opposite.

 

Any opinions would be great. Thanks

I'm glad you posted this Joe.I like to cut fast and compound cutting has put the brakes on that for me.I've lot's more mini bird houses to cut and i want to cut them fast.So far the skip tooth is working much better than the scroll reverse blades i've been using..well shortly now your going to get your answer as more of us will chime in on their knowledge of cutting thick wood.Thanks again for asking.

[SCROLLSAW703]

+1 what Steve said.  Polar blades work great for compound cuts. They cut clean, & leave a smooth finish. Some speed adjustment may be needed, depending on how intricate your project is, & the thickness of the material.

Edited June 22, 2016 by SCROLLSAW703

[Denny Knappen]

I use FD Polar #7 for the birdhouses and #5 for the birds.  The Polar blades remove the sawdust better and therefore less burning and binding.

[tonylumps]

So I have been doing some compound cutting on 1 3\4 x 1 3\4 blocks. I have tried multiple blades. I would like to get everyone's opinion on this.

 

What do you think is a good blade for this?

 

I have tried #7 modified geometry with horrible success. Moderate success with the #7 skip tooth and have found that a FD #1 ultra reverse works best for a fast cut without burns.

 

I would think that the thicker blade on thick stock would be better, based off of what I have read but it seems that this is the opposite.

 

Any opinions would be great. Thanks

I have just started cutting not to long ago.But the Modified geometry are the only blades i have total eliminated from my blade collection so far

[Jim Finn]

I use FD Polar #5 for compond cutting.

[ike]

I use both #5 and #7 olsons blades with good success.

[Lucky2]

I use the FD Polar #5 for most of my compound cutting now, I used to use the two-way blades.

Len