kruzer82465 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 Could someone tell me which blade works the best for1 1/2inch thick oak and 3/4 inch charry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chippygeoff Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton717 Posted November 12, 2011 Report Share Posted November 12, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolbeltman Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 Rule of thumb for me on thicker wood, use bigger teeth and less of them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzer82465 Posted November 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 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 BE SAFE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted November 13, 2011 Report Share Posted November 13, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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