What blade ?

[rjweb]

I am going to try my luck at compound cutting for some Christmas gifts. Will be using 1 1/2 inch pine ( cut down 2x4 ). What blade brand , number or tooth count do you suggest for this, thx for any advise, RJ

[Wichman]

40 minutes ago, rjweb said:

I am going to try my luck at compound cutting for some Christmas gifts. Will be using 1 1/2 inch pine ( cut down 2x4 ). What blade brand , number or tooth count do you suggest for this, thx for any advise, RJ

It just depends on how tight of turns the pattern has for the size of blade. Otherwise choose skip tooth or super skip type blades. Because you're not saving the outside of the blank, you don't need reverse teeth, and not having them will help clear the sawdust from the kerf.

My favorite blade is the FD Polar series, I use mostly #1, even in 1 1/2" pine.

Edited October 4, 2024 by Wichman

[OCtoolguy]

I used Pegas super skips in #5. As said, no reverse teeth needed. I was cutting some old hard Douglas fir cut down 2x4's. Tough stuff.

[don in brooklin on]

I use either a Polar #5 or a Pegas Super Skip #6 as above.  Both work well on the mini birdhouses in various hardwoods and softwoods.

I just recently bought Pegas Super Skips #6 for the class I teach on compound cutting at our club from Denny at Artcrafters https://www.artcraftersonline.com/

The dozens are on sale and you get an extra dozen for free (if deal still on).  In Canadian Dollars about $3.65 a dozen I think it works out to 2.70 US.

Great guy to deal with.

 

[barb.j.enders]

1 hour ago, don in brooklin on said:

The dozens are on sale and you get an extra dozen for free (if deal still on).  In Canadian Dollars about $3.65 a dozen

Don,  Is that including shipping and exchange?  I order from Garnet Hall at $6.50/dz for MG#5 plus postage.

[don in brooklin on]

42 minutes ago, barb.j.enders said:

Don,  Is that including shipping and exchange?  I order from Garnet Hall at $6.50/dz for MG#5 plus postage.

The charge to my credit cards was $47.50 via Paypal.  Shipping and handling included.  I buy by the gross and pass the saving to members. The gross now on sale.

I recently bought a mixed gross of FD UR from MIkesworkshop and the charge was $59.  cad all in.  I sell to members at $5 a doz.

I have never gotten hit with duties on blades but you never know.  

It usually takes about 10 days via mail to get.

 

[jerry walters]

My go to blade for this type of cutting is the Pegas #6 super skip.  I have also tried the FD Polar with good results.

Jerry  

[rjweb]

Thx for all this information, i guess i should have asked before i placed an order ad received with Denny, o well will order some pegas supper skip #5 and #6, Thx again RJ

[Denny Knappen]

I use Pegas #6 Super Skip on all my compound cutting.