Phantom Scroller Posted January 25, 2014 Report Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) I knew I hated spiral blades but had no choice as this was 3' long in oak and after I finished it I remembered why because they are really difficult to control. I know some of you love them but I have slowed down speeded up I still don't like um but some things you just can't turn around on a EX-21. Thanks for listening to my rant. Roly Edited January 25, 2014 by Phantom Scroller keefie, Doug and bobscroll 3 Quote
browders Posted January 25, 2014 Report Posted January 25, 2014 Well, for not liking the blade, you certainly made it work well for you. Great job! Phantom Scroller and amazingkevin 2 Quote
coullion Posted January 25, 2014 Report Posted January 25, 2014 Wow! You did better than me when I used the spirals. They are nerve racking to use. Constantly have to keep every millimeter in focus as you are trying to control them. This wears a person out. Great job my friend! Phantom Scroller and amazingkevin 2 Quote
Docupton Posted January 25, 2014 Report Posted January 25, 2014 Tried them once, made a mess, gave up.......well done Roly. Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
Dan Posted January 25, 2014 Report Posted January 25, 2014 Roly, my thought is use a flat blade when you can and a spiral when you have to. I don't care for them but sometimes there is no getting around it. Bendita, Phantom Scroller and keefie 3 Quote
Sparkey Posted January 25, 2014 Report Posted January 25, 2014 I use only spirals when doing fretwork with plywood. I guess you get used to it. Roly that came out great, what's not to like. Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
Ron Johnson Posted January 25, 2014 Report Posted January 25, 2014 Hi Roly Just the same you did a surprisingly great job. Doing that size of a project is where I find a 30" scroll saw comes in handy for when you need it. Very seldom use spiral blades either than for a special purpose. You made an error on the sign ... NIGEL's is spelled RON's ... Lol. Have a great day. Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
DonR Posted January 25, 2014 Report Posted January 25, 2014 I love spirals, and use them all the time. Nice sign Roly. Don R amazingkevin and Phantom Scroller 2 Quote
jrpeteo Posted January 25, 2014 Report Posted January 25, 2014 That turned out plenty good! I use both, sometimes on the same project. For me, spirals take patience and a fast machine speed. Pete amazingkevin and Phantom Scroller 2 Quote
bobscroll Posted January 25, 2014 Report Posted January 25, 2014 Hey Roly, That looks great, I like it! Top job! Bob Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
ike Posted January 25, 2014 Report Posted January 25, 2014 them once and hated them. Now if the pattern is to long for my De Walt I forget it and find some other pattern to use. Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
Clayton717 Posted January 25, 2014 Report Posted January 25, 2014 good job. I don't like them either and only use them when I have to. Which isn't very often. Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
KurtP Posted January 25, 2014 Report Posted January 25, 2014 Nice job on the sign, I have to agree with you on the spiral blades. Kurt Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
Proxprof Posted January 25, 2014 Report Posted January 25, 2014 Hi Roly, I know what you mean when you say you hate them, I've tried them once or twice and it didn't work out as I wanted. But I will try them again, because I think that when other people can do it, I can do it too. Nevertheless, the sign looks good. Keep practicing!! Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
sullyscroller Posted January 25, 2014 Report Posted January 25, 2014 I only use them on large pieces sully. Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
LarryEA Posted January 26, 2014 Report Posted January 26, 2014 I take my eyes off the scroll work much too often to use spirals Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
wombatie Posted January 26, 2014 Report Posted January 26, 2014 I hate them too. Only ever used them once in a pattern and I think I only had to do about 4 lines and then I was back to my flat blades. Because it was such a big piece I was making half a cut taking it off the saw, turning it around and finishing the cut. Was a very long process. Marg Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
keefie Posted January 26, 2014 Report Posted January 26, 2014 Roly, my thought is use a flat blade when you can and a spiral when you have to. I don't care for them but sometimes there is no getting around it. Roly, I have to agree with Dan here, if it's possible to use a flat blade - I will. I'll only use spirals when there is no option but to use them. Keith Quote
Rob Roy Posted January 26, 2014 Report Posted January 26, 2014 Hi Roly, for someone who doesn't like spirals you've done a grand job. Superb. Rob Roy. Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
amazingkevin Posted January 26, 2014 Report Posted January 26, 2014 i swear buy them as just what the scroller needs.Remember practice makes perfect you'se it or lose it.I love spirals but if i don't use them offern i forget all i know about them and have problems. bobscroll 1 Quote
Kepy Posted January 26, 2014 Report Posted January 26, 2014 Amen, brother. I am definitely with you. I despise spirals. Did have to use them on a large project and cussed all the way through. Quote
Jim Finn Posted January 26, 2014 Report Posted January 26, 2014 I do not use spirals but I did try them. I do not do fretwork and find the cut on the toys I was making at the time was way too rough. I could have used my band saw and gotten a smoother cut. When I have a long piece to cut I twist my regular #5 blade ninety degrees and cut from the side of the saw. Quote
Phantom Scroller Posted January 26, 2014 Author Report Posted January 26, 2014 I do not use spirals but I did try them. I do not do fretwork and find the cut on the toys I was making at the time was way too rough. I could have used my band saw and gotten a smoother cut. When I have a long piece to cut I twist my regular #5 blade ninety degrees and cut from the side of the saw. Jim surely if you have to keep turning the blade it's going to break the blade or do you keep changing it? Roly Quote
Jim Finn Posted January 26, 2014 Report Posted January 26, 2014 I have one blade that I twisted and change to it when needed. It is slow, but does work. Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
RangerJay Posted January 26, 2014 Report Posted January 26, 2014 Spiral blades are worth the practice it takes to become comfortable with them - the right blade and the right speed are key - no pushing. Jay Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
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