Blade advice

[JimNC]

Can someone  recommend a Scroll Saw blade for scrolling out shapes from a 2x4 pine? I use pinless blades. 

Jim Barnes

Randleman, North Carolina

[ChelCass]

I use FD #5 ultra reverse. Works well for me.

 

Edited March 21, 2024 by ChelCass

[Roberta Moreton]

I use skip tooth blades. Blade choice depends on type of wood, wood thickness and pattern.  So my answer is actually, it depends. 

[OCtoolguy]

It also might make a difference on the wood itself. If you are buying from H/D you will probably get some very wet wood. I did a compound cutting on 2 x 2 douglas fir that was very dry. I started out using a Pegas #5 MGT and had a terrible time with it. Then someone suggested a skip tooth or double skip tooth and that made a world of difference. You want something that allows for dust removal from the kerf. I had pretty good luck with some Olson crowned tooth blades too. About a #7.

 

[preprius]

Yes, I agree with skip or double skip blades. I tried a  Douglas Fir 2x2 using #5 MGR modified geometry, it did not do well.  Changed to skip and then double skip#7. 

 

 

[JimNC]

Thanks all for the replies. I ordered the Flying Dutchman Heavy Duty Assortment Pack . This way I can try the heavy duty. blade too.

[NC Scroller]

Late for the party but my go to for that type of wood are these:

Super Skip | Pegas scroll saw (artcraftersonline.com)

[Denny Knappen]

I agree with Scott.  I use Pegas Super Skip blades on my Miniature Birdhouse Ornaments.  I use 1 1/2" stock usually hardwoods.  I sell then and the link is below my signature.

[don in brooklin on]

I have been cutting a chess set out of 2x4 spf and have found that FD polar #5 and #7 work well. I have used #6 skip tooth successfully too.