Question

[Montserrat]

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?

[MrsN]

I find puzzle blades only work in thin pieces.

[dgman]

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.

[Lucky2]

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

[lawson56]

I agree with the rest,I found out the hard way,When my blades kept breaking and the puzzle didn't fit right.

[Montserrat]

Thanks guys.  Lesson learned!  

[DukeNukem]

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

[Montserrat]

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

[Iguanadon]

I use #3 blades when cutting 3/4" poplar.  Just fine enough to keep the puzzle pieces from being too loose.

[amazingkevin]

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?

[amazingkevin]

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.  

 

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[Lucky2]

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

[Iguanadon]

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

[Montserrat]

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!

[rdatelle]

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.

[Lucky2]

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

[orangeman]

My "Go To" blade for 3/4" hardwoods is the #5 modified geometry Pegas blade. I order them by the gross.

 

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[Montserrat]

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.  

[woodknots]

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

[orangeman]

Maybe the #5 has too much kerf for your puzzle. Try their #3. Or #2. All are aggressive blades.

 

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[Montserrat]

will do!  Thank you for some great advice