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JimC

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I just got some FD spiral blades and would like to try my hand at some portrait sawing with them. I am very new to scroll sawing in general and have never done a portrait. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a portrait pattern that would be SUPER EASY for a newbie. Thanks. 

 

Jim

 

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Using spiral blades is "challenging" in and of itself... so just be aware.  As a self proclaimed newbie, don't get too discouraged and consider backtracking to other types of projects in order to get some experience.  Above all... HAVE FUN!

 

Good luck,

 

Iggy

 

Spiral blades can be a challenge

I have dabbled with them in certain conditions where a piece is too large for the depth of the saw.

I very seldom use them myself.... many scrollers use only spiral blades 

Good Luck ...   Let us know how you do 

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You can give this one a try.  I think it's great for spirals.  Start with the small holes then work toward the big ones.  Take your time near the thin parts.  You can use masking tape to tape back in the wood from large cut out areas.  Putting that back in adds a bit of extra support as you work on the next area.

 

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One thing I discovered with Spiral blades is that wood grain tends to deflect the blade. The thicker the wood the more you notice. If you use Baltic birch plywood to start you will get a better feel for the blade and build confidence. The pattern that Travis posted is a great pattern to start with. There are also patterns by Gary Browning that are easy and look good.

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Thanks for all the input guys. I will probably start out with some scrap plywood, either 1/4" or 1/2". May just trace some lines as suggested by some of you instead of starting right out with a portrait. Probably won't get out to the shed until this weekend so I have some time for more research.

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I just got some FD spiral blades and would like to try my hand at some portrait sawing with them. I am very new to scroll sawing in general and have never done a portrait. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a portrait pattern that would be SUPER EASY for a newbie. Thanks. 

 

Jim

Keep the blade tight and push very little and be known spirals cut much slower than straight blades

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