ben2008 Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 (edited) I'm going to try and make 3 of these for family members. One of my daughters saw this pattern and asked if I could make 3 for her. I have not done many scroll saw fretwork patterns using BB. I will use 3 1/8" BB stacked plywood panels. What blade would you suggest for this? I'm thinking of a FD ultra reverse. Just can't decide which size. I'll be using my 21" EXCALIBUR. All suggestions appreciated. Please don't suggest a spiral blade. I just cannot get used to those blades. Actually gave up on them a while ago. Thanks in advance Ben Edited December 14, 2020 by ben2008 OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 I'd use a spiral blade number 2/0 BUT, since you hate the spirals a #1 or #3 Ultra reverse might work too, Just take it easy on the fragile areas.. Not a huge fan of a reverse tooth ( especially UR ) with fine detail fretwork.. Those reverse teeth can get grabby and bust a portion out.. I've used them on work more fragile than this.. and running the EX is smooth so you should be fine with them.. OCtoolguy and ben2008 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 (edited) I definitely would use FD UR blades. A size 1 for all the fret work and a size 3 for the letters. I use these all the time for this type of work. Edited December 14, 2020 by dgman OCtoolguy and ben2008 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill WIlson Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 I agree with Dan, FD UR #1's will work well for this. I just finished cutting 1/2" stacks of BB ply for a boat load of ornaments and used the FD UR #1. It's pretty much my go-to blade for fine fretwork in all but the thickest/hardest material. The #3 will work a little better on the letters, as there are a lot more straight lines and the #3 will offer a little better control, but the #1 would work fine for those as well. dgman, OCtoolguy and ben2008 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 I prefer #3 ;match olson's blades IKE OCtoolguy and ben2008 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackman Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 Before I switched to Pegas blades I used FD. If I were still using them I would use #3 an #5 UR. It would have to be very small frets for me to feel I need use a #1. Number 3s an #5s are my go to blades for 90% of the time. ben2008, Dan, OCtoolguy and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 #3 ben2008 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankEV Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 (edited) That is a really outststanding cut. Other than the work WELCOME the panel screames use a spiral blade. I'd be using mostly a #1 Pegas spiral to cut it. Probably a #3 Pegas mgt R for the Font. For only three layers of 1/8" BB ply, almost any blade you like will work A #1 and/or #3 is probably you best bet although I would not hesitate to use a #2/0 for some of the smaller detail areas. Just remember, when the panel gets thicker...push slower and let the blade do the work! Edited December 15, 2020 by FrankEV ben2008 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 Personally, I'd cut this as a 'fretwork' piece and put a backer on it. I'd use a #3 blade as it's my go to blade and I can cut most things with it.. It looks awfully 'fragile' to have as a 'cut out' piece to me. JMHO ben2008 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 To bad you don't like spiral blades as that is a project that would be prefect for them other than the word welcome. That being said, most any blade you are comfortable with will get the job done. I would probably use a #3 ben2008 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted December 15, 2020 Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 good luck on the project ben2008 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben2008 Posted December 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2020 (edited) Thanks everyone for the comments, suggestion, tips etc. Looks like I'll use a #3 FD UR as my 1st choice for most of it and switch to a #1 for the smaller areas. I should be starting this later this week or early next week. Still finishing a few other projects for now. What a great and friendly forum this is. Glad I joined not long ago. Thanks again Ben Edited December 15, 2020 by ben2008 stoney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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