bigred7469 Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 Well I'm leaning towards the Craftsman 16'' Variable Speed Scroll Saw (21602) . What are the types of blades I will want to have on hand at all times? Are there bad blades to stay away from? Thanks for the help! Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 Red, Contact the flying dutchman at, mike@mikesworkshop.com Myself, I keep 2's,3's,4's,5's, some with reverse teeth some without. Hope this helps. Joey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfmoonCT Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 So far I'm using Olson blades, but I find I really only use #2 and #5's.. all reverse tooth to keep the tear out at bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken O Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 Red, I believe I have the same saw, though I'll have to check to make sure. Mine has developed a loud rattle where the blade tension knob is. They come with a piece of foam wedged in there but it still rattles. It cuts fine but you might want to invest in some headphones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken O Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 Nevermind! Mines a different model! I would see if you can power one up and let it run before you buy it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shutterbug Posted May 10, 2011 Report Share Posted May 10, 2011 the craftmans looks ok for pin-end blades but to change to plain-end blades you have to use a t-wrench to change both top and bottom I think would become tedious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesscrollsaw Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 I have a 16" craftsman model 21601, not sure how much different it will be than yours but I've used it for the past 5 years. I think it's a great beginner saw. It is much louder than the higher end saws but not ridiculous. Mine has thumb screws for blade change so no tools required. I keep 3, 5, 7 and 12 blades on hand. Flat blades I don't really use spirals, just my preference. Most of them are ultra reverse blades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesscrollsaw Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Read your post again; I don't know of any "bad" blades. I never use pinned blades, there not bad you just have to make a big hole to accommodate the pin. And in a lot of work you don't want big holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PawPawRay Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Blades are a personal preferance you will develop after trying several types. I use more 0/2 then any other size and I like crown tooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qlty Posted May 15, 2011 Report Share Posted May 15, 2011 Get the assortment pack of FD blades from mike at mikes work shop mike@mikesworkshop.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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