DrPete Posted October 25 Report Share Posted October 25 Just recently retired, my background is in optics but I have built a couple of houses with my Dad and lot's of other "stuff" I have every tool imaginable (I am a collector) my scroll saw is a ~ 1948 Delta 40-440 that I restored which was my Dad's. I like to jump in so I wanted to make a puzzle for my Granddaughter who likes Unicorns. I found at least a new to me idea to put the pattern onto the wood which took no time at all, I have a laser engraver so I just put a vector up sized to fit my cedar fence post and made my direct to wood pattern. I grabbed a spiral blade ( I bought a bunch of others but can't find them ) I stopped because I wasn't happy with the results and I couldn't see well enough plus that blade is aggressive! Still learning and having fun, most of the stuff I made these day's are for the Grand kids. Attached is the Unicorn for my first attempt, critics are welcome. Thanks for having me, Pete Scrappile, ChelCass, JackJones and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted October 26 Report Share Posted October 26 Spiral blades are unsuitable for puzzles as the kerf is much too wide. I use a Pegas #3 for puzzels. barb.j.enders 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted October 26 Report Share Posted October 26 I use a modified geometry #5 on that type of puzzle. Welcome to the gang! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry walters Posted October 26 Report Share Posted October 26 Hi Pete, Welcome to the village from Colorado. You going to enjoy and learn from the folks here. When I first enrolled I spent a lot of time reading old posts. Learned a lot. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaughn Posted October 26 Report Share Posted October 26 Welcome to the Village, Peter. This is an extremely valuable resource for all, beginner to master. Bruce Minnesota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted October 29 Report Share Posted October 29 Welcome to the Village forum from Tennessee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 29 Report Share Posted October 29 Welcome to the Village! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrPete Posted October 30 Author Report Share Posted October 30 I appreciate the warm welcome everyone. I'm so happy, I found all the blades I purchased from Rockler years ago! I have 1 gross blades piercing blades, from 1/0, 2/0, 3/0, 4/0, 1 and 2 and a skip tooth blade. It looks like the 4/0 blade is a good choice? I just upgraded the 120v twist bulb for light that got real hot and didn't give out any light with a couple of the sewing machine puck led lights on both sides of the saw. Good to know about the spiral blade having too large of a kerf. I was cheating and figured it would be easier to make turns on the puzzle. I'll grab some scrap and do some testing before I attempt the puzzle again. Thanks again everyone, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Posted October 30 Report Share Posted October 30 Welcome from Delaware! This forum is a great place to get more tips and tricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill WIlson Posted October 30 Report Share Posted October 30 The smallest straight blade I've ever used is a 2/0. I'm not sure I've ever even seen a 3/0 or 4/0, unless those are actually jeweler's blades. Just keep in mind that smaller blades will make a smaller kerf and tighter turns, but will be far more fragile. For stand up puzzles you want a blade that will make a large enough kerf that the pieces slide together/apart easily but not so large that the fit is sloppy and the puzzle easily falls apart. I typically will use something like a #3 FDUR blade, but everyone will have their own preferences. You need a blade small enough to make the tight turns, but, again, large enough to make a kerf that allows for an easy fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted November 9 Report Share Posted November 9 Welcome from Ohio! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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