Popular Post flarud Posted February 5, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 Made my first puzzle today. It is a Steve Good pattern. I also tried for the first time a size 2/0 blade. I tried it on a test piece of 2 pieces of 1/8" BB first. I could't control the blade at all. I tried more tension, less tension, faster speed setting, slower speed setting. Nothing helped. I went to a number 1 and had no problems. Made it for the wife,, couldn't wait until V-Day,, already gave it to her. LOL meflick, amazingkevin, new2woodwrk and 11 others 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 Nice work! You said you tried a 2/0 blade, but didn’t say what brand and type. I and many have reported that Flying Dutchman UR and Skiptooth. blades are uncontrollable. If I need to use a 2/0 blade, I’ll use Olson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 Good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 Great job..big softie,couldn't wait for valentines..don't blame you .bet she loves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 fantastic job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobscroll Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 Hi Barry, You did a real nice job on the Puzzle for your Wife, And well finished too! Thanks for showing us your work, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 You did a terrific job, I bet your wife loved it. I use Olson 2/0 blades quite often and I have never had a problem. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 On 2/4/2019 at 7:02 PM, flarud said: Made my first puzzle today. It is a Steve Good pattern. I also tried for the first time a size 2/0 blade. I tried it on a test piece of 2 pieces of 1/8" BB first. I could't control the blade at all. I tried more tension, less tension, faster speed setting, slower speed setting. Nothing helped. I went to a number 1 and had no problems. Made it for the wife,, couldn't wait until V-Day,, already gave it to her. LOL One thing I have found in cutting pieces, at least for me. If I use a really small blade, I find it is sometimes difficult to stay on the line and have recently gone to using a #3 to #6 double tooth blade and found I am able to cut way more intricate pieces then I really thought would work with that large of a blade. It means more sanding of fuzzies but a much cleaner cut for me. Nice idea for Valentines day Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 You scored plenty of brownie points doing this charmer for her. Now You'll have to get her something else for the day when it gets here.Very good looker !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarud Posted February 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 You mean this was just a "warm up"?! I have to get her something else?! LOL Just came back from the store and I happen to see a box of Fun Dip. The candy from the '80's. She always liked that. I picked it up for her,, should be covered now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flarud Posted February 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 On 2/4/2019 at 9:43 PM, dgman said: Nice work! You said you tried a 2/0 blade, but didn’t say what brand and type. I and many have reported that Flying Dutchman UR and Skiptooth. blades are uncontrollable. If I need to use a 2/0 blade, I’ll use Olson. I have ever only used Olson blades. Since joining SSV I have heard Pegas mentioned quite frequently. I decided to pick up a starter pack of the Modified Geometry blades. That is the blade that I couldn't control, in the 2/0 size. I ended up using their size 1 with no problem. I will prob get some Olson's in the 2/0 and give it a try. Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredfret Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 2/0 blades in general are hard to control because they follow the grain so easily. I slow down my saw speed and my feed rate slightly and have little issue with them. at high speed and full feed rate any line I try to follow better be the grain lines or else it won't get cut. We all have to learn our saw and our blades in combination with the material we cut takes time and much work. Fredfret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie E Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Cool puzzle. I use FDUR blades and don't like the 2/0s either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 Very nice, I must make some puzzles, haven't done any for years, but love cutting them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomanydogs Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 That looks wonderful. I’m sure she loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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