Blade size? What to use.

[rustynail]

I was just wondering what size blade would you recammend  to cut this out with? I think I will be using 1/8 '' ply and maybe double it up to make two at a time. This is a Steve Good pattern.  The pattern is 14'' x 7''

 

Edited November 18, 2019 by rustynail

[ike]

I would stack 3 pcs of ply and use a #5 Olson match blades I never cut just one piece of ply  you cut 3 pcs so you will have 2 good ones if you get 3 its a good thing but if you adre cutting only one piece I would use a #3 I verlly seldom use 1/8 ply unless i am cutting orniments then I stack4 to 6 pieces.

IKE

[TripleJScroller]

I'd probably use 1/4" ply myself and stack 2, just because I think the 1/4 would make it pop a bit more than 1/8th. That's just personal preference though and it will look great either way.   As far as blades go I'd probably use a FDUR #5 whether cutting 1/4 or 1/8th inch stacked.

[JimErn]

OK I'll confuse the issue even more, I would use pegas Modified geometry #3

1/8 or 1/4 makes no difference in cutting IMO, stack cut two or three, they are all usable in my experience

[Rolf]

Minimum of three a three stack 1/8  Pegas MGT 2/0 R and 15TPI  For the small details I personally would use my Olson 2/0 R 28TPI for greater control. But that is just my opinion.

[Bill WIlson]

As has been mentioned on the forum a few times, it may depend more on what saw you are using.  The more aggressive a saw cuts, you may want to use a less aggressive blade.

I have an EX-21 and I'd probably use an FD-UR #1 for up to a 3 layer stack of 1/8" thick BB ply.  Those bridges in the letters look pretty small, so that's is why I would tend to go with a smaller blade, for more control.  Otherwise, I'd probably use an Olson #3 Mach blade.

[Denny Knappen]

If you are using your new Pegas Scroll Saw, I would go with Rolf and use MGT 2/0 or #1.  I prefer #1.

[Hawk]

I would 2nd what Denny recommended, Stack and I personally would use a Flying Dutchman Polar 2/0 (FDP2/0) and most likely stack (3) 1/8" ply for control of the blade.

Chris

[kmmcrafts]

Not very often I cut only two 1/8" in a stack.. I typically am cutting 4-6 at a time.. On occasion I stack two and that's usually because it's something personalized that I just don't need more than the two.. Anyway.. cutting two I would use a Pegas MG #3.. actually pretty much use the number 3 up to 3/8 - 1/2" stock.. and then a number 5 from 1/2 - 3/4 unless it's a puzzle.. then I use the #3.. It doesn't look too intricate where a very small blade is really needed...   

[Woodrush]

I use a pegas #2 skip tooth. I use the when I cut 1" pine.