I finally did it!!!

[jerry walters]

Yesterday I was working on a project to get started scrolling again.  A fairly simple project with compound cutting.  Compound cutting went fine.  The final step was a simple base on 1/2 inch wood.  Got everything set up and when I started scrolling wood started bouncing.  Was bouning so hard pinced my finger between  the wood and scroll saw table.  Since the part I was cutting is fairly small decided to just hold down the piece with my hands.  Finished cutting and starting looking.  First thing I looked at was the blade, discovered I had the blade in UPSIDE DOWN.  First time I ever did that and I have been scrolling for 20 years.  One of the last things I normally do is when I install is new blade is to run my thumb up the blade to make sure the teeth are pointed down.  Didn't do it this time.  Lesson learned.

Jerry

[Scrappile]

27 minutes ago, jerry walters said:

Yesterday I was working on a project to get started scrolling again.  A fairly simple project with compound cutting.  Compound cutting went fine.  The final step was a simple base on 1/2 inch wood.  Got everything set up and when I started scrolling wood started bouncing.  Was bouning so hard pinced my finger between  the wood and scroll saw table.  Since the part I was cutting is fairly small decided to just hold down the piece with my hands.  Finished cutting and starting looking.  First thing I looked at was the blade, discovered I had the blade in UPSIDE DOWN.  First time I ever did that and I have been scrolling for 20 years.  One of the last things I normally do is when I install is new blade is to run my thumb up the blade to make sure the teeth are pointed down.  Didn't do it this time.  Lesson learned.

Jerry

How come it took you so long?  I have done it several times.  I have also tried to scroll with the blade in backwards several times. 

[Dan]

You know, it's funny when one of us old farts do that. lol That is one that I have yet to do. I hope the project wasn't damaged. 

[CharleyL]

We all do this, but usually don't admit it publicly. I set up a saw for a student once, and wondered why he had not made any progress when I checked back. I had put the blade in backwards so no teeth in his cutting direction. Putting them in upside down is easy to do for me now when using the very fine blades, so I have learned to slide my finger along them to see which way the teeth point as they are being installed. "Old eyes" can't see the teeth of the finer blades unless with magnification any more. 

Charley 

Edited Thursday at 06:25 PM by CharleyL

[OCtoolguy]

When installing one of the tiny blades we all use, I verify which way is up and then attach it to a pocket magnet. That makes it much easier to hold while mounting the blade in the saw. Try it. It works.

[Denny Knappen]

Did that several times but never admitted it.

[jerry walters]

On 3/6/2025 at 11:34 AM, OCtoolguy said:

When installing one of the tiny blades we all use, I verify which way is up and then attach it to a pocket magnet. That makes it much easier to hold while mounting the blade in the saw. Try it. It works.

Hey Ray, I tried your tip.  It works.

Thanks, Jerry

[OCtoolguy]

10 minutes ago, jerry walters said:

Hey Ray, I tried your tip.  It works.

Thanks, Jerry

Thanks Jerry. I posted this hint about 8 years ago and got no response. I guess you must be the only person who reads my stuff. LOL. 

[jerry walters]

11 minutes ago, OCtoolguy said:

Thanks Jerry. I posted this hint about 8 years ago and got no response. I guess you must be the only person who reads my stuff. LOL. 

I wasn't here 8 years ago, sure wish I were.  Would have saved a blood blister.

Jerry

[jerry walters]

On 3/6/2025 at 11:21 AM, Dan said:

You know, it's funny when one of us old farts do that. lol That is one that I have yet to do. I hope the project wasn't damaged. 

Not damaged, just my feelings.

[barb.j.enders]

On 3/6/2025 at 12:21 PM, Dan said:

You know, it's funny when one of us old farts do that. lol That is one that I have yet to do. I hope the project wasn't damaged. 

now you have jinxed yourself.