Cutting a straight line

[grampa]

I saw this article and thought I would pass it on, I have not tried it yet  but I will give it a go....Paul
http://www.airfieldmodels.com/information_source/how_to_articles_for_model_builders/tools/straight_cuts_with_a_scroll_saw/index.htm

[Rapid Roger]

Very interesting. I will try that sometime. The thing is, how often do you really need a straight cut? I do from time to time but most stuff is curved lines. I'll probably forget about this idea untill after I make my next straight cut and then cuss alot when I rember it.

Rog

[northie66]

Good idea!  I'll have to try this.  I don't like the idea of safety glasses though.   

[thumbs]

really interesting, Paul. Thanks for sharing it--I'll have to try this method--I don't know if you have cheap stores in England. We call them Dollar stores--I guess you might have 1/2 pound stores. those metal rules are only a dollar and that cheap enough.  regards--Richard aka thumbs

[Becky]

No kidding, Richard?  I've been looking for some inexpensive metal rulers and it never even crossed my mind to look in a dollar store.  Thanks for the tip!

[Dawie]

Looks worth trying. I beter get of the forum before my brain overheats this is the 2nd thing I have learnd in 10 minutes and have only been on about this long.
David

[UHMNL]

Why not trying the FD-UR blades, they don't have a burr. However cutting a straight line is just like driving a car, you constantly have to move the sterring wheel to go straigth.
FD Mike

[dgman]

FD Mike, That is an excellent analogy! If you don't mind I am going to use that line in my scroll saw classes!

[UHMNL]

Hi Dan,
The reason for this is that there are soft and hard spots in the wood. A blade likes to go to the soft spots.
FD Mike

[dgman]

Thanks mike.

[northie66]

Thanks Mike. It's nice to know why!

[Russ C]

Sorry I understand what you are saying, but I have never had a problem cutting a straight line.     

[northie66]

Actually yesterday was the first time I had to cut a straight line that was pretty long.  I didn't seem to have a problem either.

[BULL65]

I couldn't cut a straight line if my life depended on it... Close... yes, but not a perfect straight line. I'm guessing this method would have to be done with skip-toothed blades, not the reversal ones I normally use? I could see the reversal blades chewing up the ruler, or worse, snapping and the pieces flying mentioned.