Dave Monk Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 I am currently cutting my backers with a scroll saw. Would I be able to cut them on a band saw? Would there be much chipping on the back side? I am looking for a faster way than my scroll saw. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sycamore67 Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 How big are these, what material is the backer and how thick? OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 I have limited knowledge with bandsaws since I've only had mine a couple years and I just don't use it as I thought I would.. I tried doing some stuff like this with mine and the edges of the wood come out much rougher than that of the scroll saw.. I think a couple of those sharp curves you have would be kinda tight even with the smaller blades.. I was able to achieve my project with the bandsaw but that said.. not really sure it saved me any time because I had plenty of sanding and shaping to do.. and in the end.. I think it actually took slightly longer to do it... What you need is a CNC to cut the backer while you cut the fretwork, LOL.. Dave Monk and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 (edited) That is about a 5 minute cut on a scrollsaw (backer) If you are making the same backer all the time stack cut a couple easy to do. You will not get the accuracy with a bandsaw that you do with a scrollsaw because it cuts too fast. Very nice clean sharp lines cutting. Edited November 27, 2018 by JTTHECLOCKMAN Dave Monk, OCtoolguy and tomsteve 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Monk Posted November 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 5 hours ago, Sycamore67 said: How big are these, what material is the backer and how thick? They are 1/2" Baltic Birch. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 2 hours ago, Dave Monk said: They are 1/2" Baltic Birch. stack 2 but I would not even do that. As I said 5 minute cut at best. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill WIlson Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 While the actual cutting time might be shorter with a bandsaw, I think the resulting cut would require far more clean-up than if it were cut on a scroll saw. You can put a pretty small, fine tooth blade on a bandsaw, which may minimize the tearout, but I still think the edge will be rougher than using a scroll saw and would require sanding. If you have a bandsaw, give it a try, if not on a finished piece, then on some scrap. If you were really doing high volume, production work and needed good consistency, I would suggest roughing them out on a bandsaw, then cleaning them up with a router and a template. Probably wouldn't be faster, but might yield the best results. OCtoolguy, jollyred and Dave Monk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 If you use the bandsaw make zero clearance plate to minimize tear out. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 scrollsaw no sanding. no tearout. Use a reverse tooth blade. Use of a router require a reference point and that would more than likely require a hole or doublesided tape to a master. No time saved there and only as accurate as the master cut. But as mentioned give it a try and see what you think. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 I'm sort of confused. Aren't we all here because of our love for scrolling? What difference does it make if it takes a bit of time when that is the whole idea behind our hobby? I can understand it if you are in a high volume situation but this is supposed to be a hobby and a hobby is a "pass time". Relax, slow down, enjoy yourself. I enjoy the sawing much more than the sanding and finishing. Partly because of my ignorance on finishes. spotsdad and jollyred 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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