stu Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Going to try spiral a friend wants a large piece of 3/4 in white oak need an idea what is the best size blade to use so I can order thanks stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Well stu it depends what you are cutting in that white oak. As you are probably already aware white oak is quite a bit denser or harder of a material than some of the other hardwoods. Are you going to use spiral blades for veining or for the main blade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu Posted January 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 they'll be the main blade there will be no possible way to turn piece around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Not knowing how much detail is involved , 3/4 white oak will probably require at least a #3 or #5 to get any life out of them,,,maybe someone else will pipe in will more knowledge than I have as I have only used spirals in 1/2 thickness at the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu Posted January 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Thanks Steve I use #3 and #5 fdur all the time may as well keep the numbers the same less confusion Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Can we see what your cutting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Can we see what your cutting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 I agree with the 3 or 5. If you have any fine detail then get some smaller just for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu Posted January 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Well Kevin it will be some form of eagle but it will be centered 3/4"x10"x 5ft for a headboard should be fun Birchbark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Well Kevin it will be some form of eagle but it will be centered 3/4"x10"x 5ft for a headboard should be fun Stu have you thought about cutting the board down where you could work with it easier. Just cut a section out that you need for your scrolling. That would be two cuts. If you use a good table saw blade so there will be no chip out then you could rejoin it using a spline. When rejoined the grain would match almost perfectly and using a spline would make it strong. If you want more suggestions that you might not get here go to the link below and ask this question. It is the Router Forum and there are a lot of Canadians on that forum as well as some very good wood workers. I am not saying anything bad about the wood workers here but there is just more of them on that forum. http://www.routerforums.com/forum.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu Posted January 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Thanks Don will check it out any and all ideas are always welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 That's too much for this old man to handle. let us know how it turns out. IKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 Stu, good luck with the spiral blades. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 I would turn down an offer to cut that piece, as I don't handle humiliation very well . I would rather router out a 1/2 inch deep rectangle and then cut the eagle on 1/4 inch wood with a 1/4 in black backer board and cut that piece so it fits into the routered part perfectly and glue it place...that would be the only way I would even consider doing that chore.. Then you have an easier cut and no heavy struggles on your scroll saw table.. Dick (chicken hearted) heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birchbark Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 An Intarsia eagle on the headboard would also be cool IMO. Russell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCROLLSAW703 Posted January 8, 2017 Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 personally Stu, I wouldn't attempt to use spiral blades on white oak. Two reasons. White oak is a tight grained wood, being a hardwood, it is also tough cutting. Were it me, I would cut your project with a #3 or even #4 skip tooth, then use your spiral blade in the cuts you want to open up, or make noticeable. 3/4" thick wood is a challenge for any spiral blade. It's alot to chew thru, and will be a slow process. Please don't misunderstand, Sir. I'm not trying to tell you your business, I'm just speaking from experience. Keep makin' sawdust. God bless, & enjoy your day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu Posted January 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2017 Thanks Brad know to well how much of a blade killer the white oak is usually use fdur #3 and 5 when making mini clocks out or 3/4 in I think what i'll do is cut 8in circle in center with jig saw and inset with western red cedar, yellow cedar or cherry SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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