Blade for thick wood

[Buttkraken]

I just got into making 3d ornaments. I am still getting used to sawing through wood this thick. Its 1 1/2 inch thick pine. I usually cut 1/4 inch poplar.  I used a geometry #5 pegas. Love pegas but they broke alot. And it was slow going. Then used a skiptooth olsen#5. Better but still slow. Is it just my saw?  A porter cable. Ive seen dewalts go pretty fast though thick wood. Maybe a different blade?  I put packing tape around the wood and put it in a jig. 

Edited March 24, 2018 by Buttkraken
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[dgman]

1-1/2" wood will tax any saw. The reason the skip tooth blade cut better is it does not have reverse teeth. Pegas MG blades ar a reverse tooth blade. The reverse teeth don't allow the sawdust to clear the kerf as well hence, the slow cutting. I use Flying Dutchman Polar blades in 3, 5 and 7 for compound cutting. They have a slight set to the teeth. This make a slightly wider kerf to help displace the sawdust. Even with the right blade, it will still be slow cutting, but can be done. I routinely use hardwoods for compound cutting such as Walnut, Cherry, Maple, Mahogany and more. I've even cut Yelloheart and Purpleheart with the Polar blade.

[WayneMahler]

Compound cutting is a slow process. Using a blade with a skip toothed profile helps clear out the kerf and reduces heat. Packing tape is always good on thick wood as it help lubricate the blade. 

[Dan]

I've been using Pegas MG #7 for compound cuts with no troubles. Depending on the wood one ornament takes 10 to 20 minutes. I've used #5 also without breaking them but they cut slower in thick wood. 

[Buttkraken]

Thanks!

Gonna order some #7 Pegas blades.

[NC Scroller]

Couple other suggestions.  Pine is not the easiest thing to cut due to the pronounced grain.  Poplar or basswood or butternut are other good choices.  Make sure you cover the block ( all 4 sides ) with clear packing tape.  It will lube the blade.

[Buttkraken]

Thanks guys. I ordered 144 #5 skip tooth pegas blades. I am gonna cut the ornaments out of poplar. Didnt know that about pine thanks!