Bayman Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 I am going to cut a few toys for my grandson out of 2 x 4 fir.....What scroll-saw blade would you guys recommend? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben12 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 (edited) I am going to cut a few toys for my grandson out of 2 x 4 fir.....What scroll-saw blade would you guys recommend? Thanks For cutting 2x4's I would use #5 blades minimum. #7 or 9 will also work well. I used to make large children's banks out of 2x4x10''s and always used # 5 Olson PGT and larger blades. I'm sure the Flying Dutchman blades will work just as good. Update-Sorry, meant to say I used 2" X 10" for childrens banks. These were large banks with 3/4" side pieces and clear acrylic side plates. Some were 24" long. Edited October 28, 2012 by Ben12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Since the wood is going to be around 1 1/2 inches thick it will depend upon if you wish a smoother cut when done or not, however a #7 or #9 Reverse Tooth will give you a cleaner cut. DW Lucky2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton717 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 I would say a #7 or #9 reverse tooth blade Lucky2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayman Posted October 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Many thanks guys, much appreciated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 LOVE THOSE SCROLL REVERSE BLADES MINIMAL SANDING IF ANY! Lucky2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneboian Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 It pays to search old posts. New to this forum and was about to ask the same question. Thanks to all. Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Marc Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Doing ornaments in oak, while using the reverse blades, there are many burns on the sides. For 3D cuts, it 's not best using the non reverse blade, I mean using the one direction teeth blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multifasited Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 You have recieved some good advise ,I will tell you after you get you feet good and wet ,you will find that the same blades achieve different results in different hands ,as your indivual methods ,technic ,force, speed & handling of the work piece Develope . Those are the basic std. starting points ,but like it says on the package of the wonder diet (results may vary) and you will have you favorite for different jobs .Try them all ,enjoy the ride ,and Welcome !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Finn Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 I have made and sold a lot of toys. Mostly of fir or poplar. I even gave a seminar on how I did it. I use FD #5 ( #7 work as well) and run the saw at a slow speed. About 400 strokes per minute. Slow feed rate and you will not have to sand the cut surface at all. When cutting with the grain do not push too hard the feed rate will slow down a lot cutting with the grain. Don't force it. LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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