BEst blade to use for 3/4 select pine

[nrscroller]

Hi

I went to Menards and got a select pine board as MrsN suggested to make ribbon ornaments. Now what is everyones suggestion for the best blade to use to cut them. I bought some Olson PGT 12tpi 8 rev blades to try them. I mostly work with 1/8 in bbplywood so this will be a new experience for me.  I don't like the reverse tooth blades, they tend to pull up a lot.

Thanks

Bill

Edited September 2, 2013 by nrscroller

[Jim Finn]

I cut a lot of 3/4" soft and hard wood and I use Flying Dutchman Polar #5 or #7. Either work great and leave a very smooth finish.

[nrscroller]

I don't have any polar blades, another idea?

[wdkits1]

Hi Bill

I have good luck with Olson #5 skip tooth for most of my 3/4" hardwood and softwood cutting.

Edited September 3, 2013 by wdkits1

[amazingkevin]

#5 seem to be the work horse for scrolling although I use all when i run out of the ones I like.I never notice the pulling up of the wood with the reverse blades ,Guess i'm so used to using them and rave at the minimal sanding benefits on both side of the wood using them.

[MrsN]

A #5 blade is my normal go-to blade. I adjust from there depending on what I am cutting.

[jrpeteo]

If the wood is pulling up on you, you may be pushing too hard. Don't force the blade, ease the blade into the wood.

I get my blades from Mike. Good luck!

Pete

 

Mikes blades

http://www.mikesworkshop.com/blades.htm