Which direction do you scroll

[scrollingforsanity]

Just making conversation to see what direction most of you scroll Clockwise or Counter clockwise. I am sure it is a personal preference. Many years ago when I first started scrolling there was not much for blades except Olson. I read somewhere that due to them being stamped in production the best direction was clockwise. Now with all the blades on the market it does not seem to matter as much which direction you cut. I still cut clockwise about 98% of the time due to habit. But as I am using Pegas MG and Flying Dutchman I find myself cutting both directions and don't see a lot of difference especially with the Pegas MG. Mostly cutting puzzles and stack cutting Ornaments.

grizz

[kmmcrafts]

I cut counter clockwise most times but do cut both directions.. especially when I drill a whole in the wrong spot and clockwise would hold the piece better from breaking, LOL.. I'm not sure why I chose counter clockwise because I used to always cut clockwise when I first started cutting.. But when I first started I was also using Olsen blades.. Then I started using FD-UR blades for a lot of years.. and still do at times... but also use Pegas MG a lot ore now too.. 

   

[Scrappile]

When you say clockwise- counter clockwise I get confused.... Do you mean do I move the wood clockwise or counter clockwise or are you talking the direction the blade is cutting???  I normally turn the wood counter-clockwise.. 

[barb.j.enders]

I try to keep the pattern line to  the right of my blade so not sure what direction I cut

[Sycamore67]

I put the blade in backwards so that I can pull the wood instead of pushing it.  

[barb.j.enders]

2 minutes ago, Sycamore67 said:

I put the blade in backwards so that I can pull the wood instead of pushing it.  

That sounds interesting - does it give you good control??

[WayneMahler]

Cutting any pattern will have you cutting in both directions. I let the pattern dictate the direction. 

[kmmcrafts]

The direction you cut plays a big role in how the project comes out.. especially doing double bevel inlay work.. 

[BigBubbaG]

I cut both ways but am much more comfortable going counter clockwise

 

[OCtoolguy]

I pretty much cut clockwise turning the wood counterclockwise. Unless, as Kevin said, I'm doing double bevel work. 

[Fran L]

I generally cut clockwise but I'm comfortable enough counter-clockwise if the pattern dictates it.

[Rockytime]

I generally turn the wood counterclockwise but it mostly depends on the pattern. I also have become partial to the Pegas MG blades. Mounting the blade backwards and pulling is beyond me. Perhaps this was in jest.

[scrollingforsanity]

you got it figured out Paul you are cutting clockwise.  Made for some interesting conversation anyway. not sure about putting the blade in backwards either, although I do quite often and have to turn it around. Old age I reckon. I was watching Kevin cut in one of his videos and he was cutting counter clockwise that's what made think of asking everybody.

grizz

[crupiea]

I start my projects at the bottom right and work from right to left.

I turn the wood counter clockwise.

[lawson56]

Clockwise,but I to can go both ways.

[Sycamore67]

Did anyone note the funny face winking and smiling after my backward blade comment....wink, wink wink.....of course it was in jest.

Edited February 27, 2019 by Sycamore67

[Bill WIlson]

12 hours ago, WayneMahler said:

Cutting any pattern will have you cutting in both directions. I let the pattern dictate the direction. 

^^^^^

This

Many years ago, my Dad taught me to swing a hammer and use a circular saw with either hand.  He told me that on a jobsite, you don't always have the luxury of being able to easily use your dominant hand.  Kind of apples and oranges, but I think the basic premise applies here.

Sometimes when the blade is fresh, it will cut a little more aggressively on one side than the other.  Depending on the detail of the pattern and the room for error, I may use this to my advantage.  I think it's good practice for all scrollers to be comfortable cutting in either direction. 

Edited February 27, 2019 by Bill WIlson

[dennis123]

Unless forced by pattern constraints, my rule-of-thumb is the keep the 'waste' part of the wood on the left side of the blade.  I guess that means I cut counter-clockwise.

[bcdennis]

Clockwise, unless of course the blade breaks somewhere near my starting point then I will go counter clockwise if it's shorter. 

[JimErn]

I generally start the wood couterclockwise, but the pattern really dictates it

[teachnlearn]

In a digital world, how do you figure out counter-clockwise and clockwise?

[wombatie]

I keep the fall out part to the left of my blade 99% of the time.

Marg

[BigBubbaG]

I wonder..... Does being right or left handed have anything to do with cut direction?

I usually cut counter clockwise, (turning my piece clockwise) and I'm right handed. 

[Rob]

20 hours ago, Sycamore67 said:

Did anyone note the funny face winking and smiling after my backward blade comment....wink, wink wink.....of course it was in jest.

Yes, but I have on one occasion done just that when cutting a large piece that was too big to turn on my saw.  It can be a useful trick  to get you out of a bind.

Rob

[Norm Fengstad]

I am an either or person, but I did do a relief cutting, started counter clockwise and finished it up clockwise , didn't work out but gave laugh at myself