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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: Shirley on October 01, 2010, 05:26:36 pm

Title: Marblewood
Post by: Shirley on October 01, 2010, 05:26:36 pm

Marblewood is such a beautiful wood that I would love to scroll something with it but the denseness scares me. Have any of you used it and what type blade did you use? Thank you so much for your help.    Shirley

Title: Re: Marblewood
Post by: dgman on October 01, 2010, 07:36:03 pm

Hey Shirley, I have never cut Marblewood, but I would treat it like any other hardwood. Depending on the thickness of the wood and the complexity of the pattern. So for say 1/2", I would start with a #3 or #5. Then adjust from there. Use a skip tooth blade, or a FD Ultra Reverse blade.
Good luck and report back.

Title: Re: Marblewood
Post by: julief on October 02, 2010, 07:40:35 am

Never cut it either.  I agree w/ dgman.  Also, make sure you use some packing tape to prevent burning - the denser woods tend to burn a little.  Can't wait to see what you make with it and see what marblewood looks like.

Title: Re: Marblewood
Post by: Russ C on October 02, 2010, 01:41:53 pm

I also agree with Dan. Tape and cut, then posts pics. LOL  8)