Puzzle Blades

[tonylumps]

I started to do Puzzles I have been doing to much reading on what blade to use. The puzzles I did so far seem to be a little loose I have been using 3/4" for the Woodimals.But they do not seem to hold together for a stand up puzzle Should I invest in a puzzle Blade Or keep using FDUR.If so what size is good for this type of cutting Thanks Tony

[zimmerstutzen]

I just tried cutting out a puzzle and I thought perhaps my blade was too fine.  Very slow going, but a nice smooth cut.  Using an Olson 9.  I was cutting 5/8 inch Elm.  Maybe my wood is too thick.

[ike]

when I cut a puzzle i use an Olson's # 3 r and they fit good. be sure not to put any pressure on the sides. and a medium speed with a slow feed.

IKE

[dgman]

Hey Tony, the puzzle blades are for cutting jigsaw puzzles. The typically are a #3/0 which is much to thin for 3/4" wood.For stand up puzzles I use FD UR #3. You didn't say what size you are using.

[tonylumps]

Hey Tony, the puzzle blades are for cutting jigsaw puzzles. The typically are a #3/0 which is much to thin for 3/4" wood.For stand up puzzles I use FD UR #3. You didn't say what size you are using.

Yes I have been using #3 UR But I thought I would have to go to a smaller blade.Maybe not, It might just be me 

[Lucky2]

Tony, I use a FDUR#3 blade for cutting my puzzles. I cut at a slower feed rate, I find it makes cutting the tab locks easier. Personally, I think a blade bigger in size, just makes the kerf a little to wide for the puzzle to stay together. 

Len

[amazingkevin]

Your doing better than me.