donwatson
Fellow
Due to the number of members that are taking up scrollsawing, I thought I would pass on a tip we use at the club.
Cut a piece of 1/2" or 3/4" board, any cheap chipboard is suitable, the same shape as the table on your saw.
If you cut this on your bandsaw you can run the saw from the nearest edge to the point where the scrollsaw blade will work.
You can then put this board on the table and raise the workpiece 1/2" or 3/4" which allows access to a fresh bit of the blade.
If you make 2 pieces 1/2" thick you can get 3 times the life out of a blade.
PS I use the Olsen blades from www.woodcraftsuplies.co.uk as does the other club members.Never had any problems with them.
Cut a piece of 1/2" or 3/4" board, any cheap chipboard is suitable, the same shape as the table on your saw.
If you cut this on your bandsaw you can run the saw from the nearest edge to the point where the scrollsaw blade will work.
You can then put this board on the table and raise the workpiece 1/2" or 3/4" which allows access to a fresh bit of the blade.
If you make 2 pieces 1/2" thick you can get 3 times the life out of a blade.
PS I use the Olsen blades from www.woodcraftsuplies.co.uk as does the other club members.Never had any problems with them.
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