Blade size for thick hard wood

[kruzer82465]

Could someone tell me which blade works the best for1 1/2inch thick oak and 3/4 inch charry

[Marshall]

When I usually cut this thick and hard material I would use a no. 9 Olson blade - but I have mostly Flying Dutchman Blades - for this is the blade of choice for me these days . I don't cut much thick and hard woods lately , I have used a no. 5 but remember -- slow is better - well it works better for me ......MB

[chippygeoff]

Hi Kruzer. I am cutting a variety of hardwoods at the moment, mostly on signs so they stand up on their own. I am cutting up to 3/4inch in ask and oak and I have found that I am using two blades in the main, both Flying Dutchmen scroll reverse. For the long sweeping lines I am using a number seven blade as this gives me immense control on following the line on the outside of the pattern and for the inside lettering I am using a number five blade which is just nice on tight corners etc.

[Clayton717]

I mainly use a number 7 reverse tooth flying dutchman, and sometimes a number 5 for cutting most of my hardwoods, domestic and exotics. they are atleast 3/4" thick.

[toolbeltman]

Rule of thumb for me on thicker wood, use bigger teeth and less of them...

[kruzer82465]

thank you everyone for the answers Now i need to find some place that haddles dutchman blades the local store only cares a 15tpi olsen so if i need to travel i mine as well get something good thanks again and hope to have some thing in for you to look at soon

Kruzer82465

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[Mick]

kruzer, go to www.mikesworkshop.com for Flying Dutchman blades and any questions you have about which blade to use for what. Mike is the best and usually gets your blades to you before you order them.

 

Mick