Tim Stanford Posted yesterday at 12:46 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 12:46 AM Too much info on which SS blade to use. I know everyone has the "go to" blade and I am frustrated just trying out this and that blade . I know all good things take time but does anyone have a good written reference or web site that gets down to the nuts and bolts of different companies and their blades. I currently use suggestions from Bob's Home Workshop on YouTube Thanks in advance! Tim OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wichman Posted yesterday at 01:20 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 01:20 AM Google "scroll saw blade selection chart" All the major brands are there. It's a good starting point. FYI I disagree with the charts, but they are a starting point. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted yesterday at 01:22 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 01:22 AM Scrollsaw.com has a ton of info on many different subjects around scroll saws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted yesterday at 02:58 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 02:58 AM Each blade company has a chart that helps with selections. But in the end it still comes down to your style of scrolling, woods and materials you are scrolling, and just how fast or push your blades all count. No one shoe size fits all. Brand of blades adds to the equation. Sorry but just the way it is. OCtoolguy, barb.j.enders, Tim Stanford and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter N White Posted yesterday at 03:36 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 03:36 AM Acutabove woodworking has a great article on scrolling and what blades to use.A lot of good info. Roberta Moreton, OCtoolguy and barb.j.enders 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab4 Posted yesterday at 05:44 AM Report Share Posted yesterday at 05:44 AM Hi Tim: All good info above JT said it best They do sell sample packs for blades, for me that was good start It's a pain going through trial and error but in the end well worth it Be patient when if comes to blade selection and you will get what you want/need in the end. KEEP IT FUN, it's a great hobby Fab4 Tim Stanford, JTTHECLOCKMAN and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted yesterday at 12:04 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 12:04 PM The best book is right here.. you come to the right place. Most books are written based off one person's interview or opinion.. Here you ask the question of which blade to use you'll get 40 different answers to choose from based on each person's sawing style and the projects they make. We can leave you way more confused than you were before.. I bet if you ask a blade seller what the most popular sold blade size and style is that could be a good start for a newbie.. I know I have about 50 different blade styles and sized in my shop but I mainly only use two different sizes of the same style for most all the projects I throw at my saw.. I would bet many others are the same way.. As has been mentioned.. sample packs is really the best place to start and then follow up with questions here when needed.. OCtoolguy, barb.j.enders and Tim Stanford 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted yesterday at 01:30 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 01:30 PM It is a personal preference more than anything else. Sometimes, the project will dictate the size of the blade to use. For example, when you cut puzzles, it's a balancing act. Cutting with a larger blade may make the puzzle too loose, while cutting with a very small blade may make it too tight, so kids can't easily fit the pieces together. OCtoolguy, barb.j.enders and Tim Stanford 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustynail Posted yesterday at 02:10 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 02:10 PM (edited) https://www.bearwood.com/media/Pegas-Scroll-Saw-Blade-Selection-Chart-Bear-Woods-Supply.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOooapeSvYHER7CPt3AonTFS1PyIpYKQWQ9IKzojirsq2bNzJsLPb Here is a chart I get all mine from Denny Knappen here on the site as he has great service and help when needed if looking for blades and good prices. Edited yesterday at 02:14 PM by rustynail OCtoolguy and Tim Stanford 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rash_powder Posted yesterday at 05:42 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 05:42 PM Get some pieces of your most commonly used materials. Maybe scraps, or small bits to make small projects from; regardless your going to be experimenting. Then get a sampler blade pack with many sizes or tooth configurations; or just buy a several packs of blades you think may be right. Cut something; but the same something with diff blades until you find what you like. I did this on the fly with projects and blades. Personally I've settled on Olson Mach Speed #3 for 1/4" materials, maybe even stacked. A five is a bit better for stacked. I think Denny has some multi-blade packs to get a good assortment to experiment with. Good Luck! OCtoolguy and Tim Stanford 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted yesterday at 06:24 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 06:24 PM Pegas has a Scroll Saw Blade Selection Chart. I have PDFs of the chart. Send me a message. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimNC Posted 11 hours ago Report Share Posted 11 hours ago Denny Knappen is the go to guy for blade advice. He has helped me out several times. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimNC Posted 11 hours ago Report Share Posted 11 hours ago 17 hours ago, Denny Knappen said: Pegas has a Scroll Saw Blade Selection Chart. I have PDFs of the chart. Send me a message. Danny please send me a chart. Thank you. cjwoodart@gmail.com OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted 7 hours ago Report Share Posted 7 hours ago 4 hours ago, JimNC said: Danny please send me a chart. Thank you. cjwoodart@gmail.com This is embarrassing. I thought I had a PFD file, but I can't find it. I will make a copy tonight. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Stanford Posted 29 minutes ago Author Report Share Posted 29 minutes ago On 12/10/2024 at 11:42 AM, rash_powder said: Get some pieces of your most commonly used materials. Maybe scraps, or small bits to make small projects from; regardless your going to be experimenting. Then get a sampler blade pack with many sizes or tooth configurations; or just buy a several packs of blades you think may be right. Cut something; but the same something with diff blades until you find what you like. I did this on the fly with projects and blades. Personally I've settled on Olson Mach Speed #3 for 1/4" materials, maybe even stacked. A five is a bit better for stacked. I think Denny has some multi-blade packs to get a good assortment to experiment with. Good Luck! Great idea! Gives me somewhere to I can really see and feel each blade type. I like action answers like yours. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Stanford Posted 28 minutes ago Author Report Share Posted 28 minutes ago 6 hours ago, Denny Knappen said: This is embarrassing. I thought I had a PFD file, but I can't find it. I will make a copy tonight. I've forgotten where I parked the car so a pdf is easy. Looking forward to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Stanford Posted 26 minutes ago Author Report Share Posted 26 minutes ago On 12/9/2024 at 7:22 PM, OCtoolguy said: Scrollsaw.com has a ton of info on many different subjects around scroll saws. Octoolguy. Is OC for Orange County Ca? OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted 5 minutes ago Report Share Posted 5 minutes ago 20 minutes ago, Tim Stanford said: Octoolguy. Is OC for Orange County Ca? Yes, I sold tools in Orange County for the better part of 40 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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