Another blade question ?

[Scrolling Steve]

I cannot remember !!!!....I know that a couple of you fine folks have said you use the FD penguin silver blades...I am cutting a bunch of the little bird houses (3d) ...do you use the the silver or the silver reverse ???...Help and old guy out,....Thanks, Steve .

[Bill WIlson]

Well, I can't comment directly on the penguin silver blades as I have never used them, but generally speaking, I would suggest that the silver might be a better choice over the silver reverse for compound cutting.  Reverse tooth blades don't clear the chips and sawdust as well as non-reverse tooth blades, especially in the thicker material necessary for the birdhouses.  You also don't have as much concern with tearout on the bottom with compound cutting, so the need for reverse teeth isn't really there.

[dgman]

Hey Steve, I have never used the Penguin blades, but I do use FD Polar #5 for the compound birdhouses.

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

#5 PGSR is my go to blade and I cut just about everything with it. I also used to use #7 for collapsible baskets when I was into them. Never had any problems with them

[ike]

I use a #7 for miniature bird houses It does a fine job.

IKE

[WayneMahler]

I normally use a #5 or #7 for compound cuts. 

[Lucky2]

I usually use a #5 blade for my compound cutting, the stock is usually 1&1/4" thick. Just right off hand, I can't remember what type of blade I used.

Len

[amazingkevin]

Well, I can't comment directly on the penguin silver blades as I have never used them, but generally speaking, I would suggest that the silver might be a better choice over the silver reverse for compound cutting.  Reverse tooth blades don't clear the chips and sawdust as well as non-reverse tooth blades, especially in the thicker material necessary for the birdhouses.  You also don't have as much concern with tearout on the bottom with compound cutting, so the need for reverse teeth isn't really there.

No truer statement made,thank you for your expertise!

[amazingkevin]

I use a #7 for miniature bird houses It does a fine job.

IKE

Lets see your work!

[amazingkevin]

I cannot remember !!!!....I know that a couple of you fine folks have said you use the FD penguin silver blades...I am cutting a bunch of the little bird houses (3d) ...do you use the the silver or the silver reverse ???...Help and old guy out,....Thanks, Steve .

When i had the blades of choice i'd use flying dutchmans scroll reverse #5-7-9.  I could run thu a cord of wood in no time

[Scrappile]

I use the Penguin Silver all the time now, but for cutting detailed pictures.  I can't speak to it for thick wood.  Be worth a try though.

[NC Scroller]

I have cut about 300 bird houses and compound angels. I used a #5 Polar blades for 90% of them. Tried other sizes, types and brands and always end up back at the #5 Polar.

[Scrolling Steve]

Thanks for all the input folks !....I am going to try the #5 polar and #5 silver penguin.....Thanks again !

[dgman]

Thanks for all the input folks !....I am going to try the #5 polar and #5 silver penguin.....Thanks again !

Make sure you report back with your results!