Long Blades?

[aikiguy]

I just received as a gift, and old scroll saw from a friend. A Craftsman 18" Jig Saw Model no 113.20721 .
In the manual for it, is stated that I need blades that are from 6 to 8 1/2" long. Plain ends.

I can't find any. Does anyone on here know of a source? Or some other solution!

Wow some of the work here is unbelievable.

Thank you!

Guy

 

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

I believe you will have to look at coping saw blades for they are at least 6" long. You probably will be limited. Sears use to carry long scrollsaw blades but Sears is no longer. Another option would be to cut a bandsaw blade to length you need. 1/16" blades. 

 

https://www.olsonsaw.net/shop/scroll-saw-blades/plain-end-scroll-saw-blades-5-in-6-in/6in-regular-tooth-blades-12-packs/

Edited December 30, 2024 by JTTHECLOCKMAN

[Wichman]

I would start with coping saw blades, you'll have to pull the pins out, but that's doable.

If you like the saw and scrolling you can get bandsaw blades down to a #5 scroll blade from a Pegas dealer, not sure if Denny carries those. It would work out to about a dollar a blade.

[kenr]

Olsen lists 6" blades on their website. 

 

[aikiguy]

Thank you guys!!
I have ordered some coping saw blades and will try it out...

Seems like these older machines are not as accurate as the newer ones.

I was hoping to use it for cutting out guitar peg heads hopefully it will work for that, otherwise I will pass it along and look at other options!!!

Thank you Thank you!