Montserrat Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 I have purchased my first puzzle blades from The Wooden Teddy Bear. Tried to cut this puzzle (3/4" cherry) today, but the blade just kept drifting to the right something ferociously. I could not control it at all, even though I increased the tension and made sure they were tight in the holders. I finally stopped and started over with a #5 Modified Geometry by Pegas. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 I find puzzle blades only work in thin pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Like Katie said, puzzle blades are designed for jigsaw puzzles usually in 1/4" or thinner. Puzzle blades are a number 3/0, you would never use a 3/0 for 3/4" hardwoods. Scrolling Steve and SCROLLSAW703 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 I agree with Katie and Dan, 3/4" stock is just to thick for a puzzle blade. I've used them in the past, and about the thickest I could cut was about 1/2" at best. And the 1/2" stock I was cutting was softwood, it cuts a lot easier then hardwood does. Len Scrolling Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 I agree with the rest,I found out the hard way,When my blades kept breaking and the puzzle didn't fit right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montserrat Posted November 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Thanks guys. Lesson learned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeNukem Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 I cut my 3/4" puzzles our of pine slow and steady take a little longer cutting but you'll get it done. I don't think I would try it in hard woods. If you want it to look like hard wood just stain and clear coat. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montserrat Posted November 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 I have so many remnants of hard wood. And when I cut with the #5 blade, the nativity puzzles totally fall apart because of the gaps. So I was hoping for a better fit. Alas... no go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 I use #3 blades when cutting 3/4" poplar. Just fine enough to keep the puzzle pieces from being too loose. Montserrat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Trial and error.I'm having issues taking things apart .The blade is parallel to the table but may be the side of the blade is off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Trial and error.I'm having issues taking things apart .The blade is parallel to the table but may be the side of the blade is off? I have purchased my first puzzle blades from The Wooden Teddy Bear. Tried to cut this puzzle (3/4" cherry) today, but the blade just kept drifting to the right something ferociously. I could not control it at all, even though I increased the tension and made sure they were tight in the holders. I finally stopped and started over with a #5 Modified Geometry by Pegas. Any suggestions?2016-11-20 12.21.14.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 I use #3 blades when cutting 3/4" poplar. Just fine enough to keep the puzzle pieces from being too loose. Iggy, there's a big difference between a #3 blade, compared to a #3/0 blade. The #3 blade is meant to cut wood with,a #3/0 blade is considered a jewelers blade. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 (edited) Iggy, there's a big difference between a #3 blade, compared to a #3/0 blade. The #3 blade is meant to cut wood with,a #3/0 blade is considered a jewelers blade. Len I'm fully aware of that Len. I was simply letting him know what I use to cut 3/4 inch wood puzzles so he could give it a try since I cut 30-35 of them a week and he said the #5 blades were too loose. Edited November 22, 2016 by Iguanadon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montserrat Posted November 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 I use #3 blades when cutting 3/4" poplar. Just fine enough to keep the puzzle pieces from being too loose. I will try this. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 From the looks of that piece, it looks way to thick for a puzzle blade. A # 3/0 reverse would of done the job just fine. Stick with 1/4 inch or less for a puzzle blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 I'm fully aware of that Len. I was simply letting him know what I use to cut 3/4 inch wood puzzles so he could give it a try since I cut 30-35 of them a week and he said the #5 blades were too loose. Iggy, I'm sorry, I don't know where my head was at when I replied the way I did. I should have been agreeing with you, I use the #3 blade for the same purposes. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 My "Go To" blade for 3/4" hardwoods is the #5 modified geometry Pegas blade. I order them by the gross. bb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montserrat Posted November 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 My "Go To" blade for 3/4" hardwoods is the #5 modified geometry Pegas blade. I order them by the gross. bb THat is what I use - but the specific puzzle above just keeps falling apart with that blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodknots Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 I use either ur #1 or ur #3 depending on what hard wood I'm using. For the hard woods like maple and cherry i use the ur#3 and the ones not as hard i use the ur#1. I cut all my puzzles from 3/4" woods. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Maybe the #5 has too much kerf for your puzzle. Try their #3. Or #2. All are aggressive blades. bb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montserrat Posted November 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2016 will do! Thank you for some great advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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