Aggie Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Hi all I just got me some Teak 3/4 inch and I ordered me the flying Dutchman reverse tooth intro - pack and wanted to know which blade to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrollerpete Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 I would go with the FDUR # 5 or 7 SCROLLSAW703, Scrolling Steve, Aggie and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCROLLSAW703 Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 yep, what pete said. The only thing I would add is watch your blade speed. Wood that thickness is going to take some to cut, so don't try to hammer thru it. WayneMahler and Aggie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 Thinking like Pete...Not smaller than a 5 ! WayneMahler, SCROLLSAW703 and Aggie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 I agree.Slow and Easy. WayneMahler and Aggie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandaideman Posted May 11, 2017 Report Share Posted May 11, 2017 the 5 or 7 have it slow and easy WayneMahler and Aggie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 Can't emphasize on what's been said. Slow and easy should do the trick. Aggie and SCROLLSAW703 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 (edited) 3/4" Teak is very very hard. Along with what has already been said, I would recommend applying tape to both sides of the board to help prevent burning. You can use blue painters tape, but I would use clear packing tape on top of the pattern and for the bottom, I would apply a blank sheet of paper then clear packing tape. Edited May 12, 2017 by dgman Aggie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 Use tape on that .. teak burns almost as fast as cherry does. and it is hard on the blades. Take your time though. DW SCROLLSAW703 and Aggie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted May 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 Thanks for the info, I will tape and use a 5, and watch my speed and take it slow and easy. Thanks for the help !!!! SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 Teak is a very hard wood and oily wood. Not sure what type pattern you are cutting but you may have to step up to a #7 skip tooth blade. 3/4" is thick. It will burn and eat many blades. Tough choice of woods. Aggie and SCROLLSAW703 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCROLLSAW703 Posted May 13, 2017 Report Share Posted May 13, 2017 it may be wise to keep a piece of a candle handy, too. Wax your blades with the candle piece & it'll help keep it cool, & not as much burnin'. When ya start into turns or curves, shut down & wax your blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 On 5/11/2017 at 3:34 PM, Aggie said: Hi all I just got me some Teak 3/4 inch and I ordered me the flying Dutchman reverse tooth intro - pack and wanted to know which blade to use. Teak is tough on planneers blades too besides saw blades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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