Things I learned today

[Macman]

1: I can turn a tight corner 

2: Spiral blades are not so bad 

3: Thin ply is much more difficult to cut accurately. 

4: Check a pattern before cutting. 

5: A blade snapping is scary

6: mdf cuts well but the dust is awful

7: A smaller piece of wood is easier to cut with. 

8: Hegner blade clamps are brilliant. 

Had a wee play this afternoon with a couple of Halloween patterns. Mainly for the curves and points. Used a spiral which snapped half way around. My first snapped blade and the noise made me jump. 

Fitted a flat and continued on with the witch. I used a thin bit of ply and it was difficult to hold back the blade

All in all a good day. 

[OCtoolguy]

Looks like you are doing great.

 

[Rockytime]

I agree with number three. I was cutting 1/4" BB with a #1 blade and it cut like a house-a-fire. The small blades are very aggressive on thinner woods for me and I find it hard to stay on the line. Mostly I cut 1" pine. Not very pretty but fun to cut. Looks like you are cutting very well.

[Bill WIlson]

1 hour ago, Macman said:

1: I can turn a tight corner 

Good.  Now try cutting a perfect circle. 

2: Spiral blades are not so bad 

Despite what many scrollers may think. 

3: Thin ply is much more difficult to cut accurately. 

Hence the reason most folks stack cut multiple layers. 

4: Check a pattern before cutting. 

Good idea to plan your cuts before making them. 

5: A blade snapping is scary

Don't worry, you'll get used to it. 

6: mdf cuts well but the dust is awful

Paints well, stays nice and flat too, but I still don't like to cut it. 

7: A smaller piece of wood is easier to cut with. 

But too small puts the fingernails at risk. 

8: Hegner blade clamps are brilliant. 

Excalibur owner here, so I'll have to take your word for it. 

Had a wee play this afternoon with a couple of Halloween patterns. Mainly for the curves and points. Used a spiral which snapped half way around. My first snapped blade and the noise made me jump. 

Fitted a flat and continued on with the witch. I used a thin bit of ply and it was difficult to hold back the blade

All in all a good day. 

Fun, isn't it? 

[Macman]

Still smiling

[CharleyL]

For being new at this, you are doing great. I think I can already see your future.There will be some very nice bigger projects posted soon. We're all here pulling for you so don't hesitate to ask if you have questions about anything.

 

Charley

[wombatie]

9 hours ago, Rockytime said:

I agree with number three. I was cutting 1/4" BB with a #1 blade and it cut like a house-a-fire. The small blades are very aggressive on thinner woods for me and I find it hard to stay on the line. Mostly I cut 1" pine. Not very pretty but fun to cut. Looks like you are cutting very well.

I cut 2.5mm bamboo ply with a 2/0 reverse tooth blade lots of times, never had a problem.  Just takes practice, and more practice. 

Marg

[amazingkevin]

Every project you learn something I found. Perfect cuts you did!!!

[daveww1]

very nice work

[Sycamore67]

I do not have problems with thin wood or plywood.  I typically use a #3 FD UR blade but turn the speed way down.  You can easily control the cutting by changing the speed.