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General Category => General Scroll Saw Talk => Topic started by: Dustyknees on May 04, 2010, 03:01:54 pm

Title: Scrollsaw blade tip..
Post by: Dustyknees on May 04, 2010, 03:01:54 pm

Hi all..Here is trick I learned many years ago and use for each blade I put in my saw. When I have a new blade in,I run the saw on high and take my small whetstone(dampened),lay it flat on the table, and run it for a few seconds around the back corners of the blade. It rounds the edges slightly and greatly improves turning corners and really helps when veining. It takes very little off the blade and I've never had a problem with weakening the blade or breakage..Give it a try if you'd like and let me know what you think ...Jon

Title: Re: Scrollsaw blade tip..
Post by: UHMNL on May 04, 2010, 05:01:26 pm

Jon,
The FD-UR blades don't have a burr, like most other blades.
So you don't have to use a wet stone.
FD Mike

Title: Re: Scrollsaw blade tip..
Post by: Merlin on May 04, 2010, 05:05:41 pm

With you on that one Jon, I use a diamond hone file though.
Yes it does greatly improve the tight turning.

Merlin

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Post by: northie66 on May 04, 2010, 05:23:14 pm

Interesting.   ::)

Title: Re: Scrollsaw blade tip..
Post by: Dustyknees on May 04, 2010, 06:48:48 pm

Thanks FD Mike..I learn something new every day.. :)

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Post by: Russ C on May 04, 2010, 07:21:24 pm

That's the reason I use them. They are the bomb.  :D

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Post by: Becky on May 04, 2010, 11:28:15 pm

I've got some coming in the mail right now.  I can't wait to try them!

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Post by: Dan on May 05, 2010, 12:16:31 am

You won't wait long Mike ships them quickly. Ordered on saturday online and got them on tuesday in my mailbox.

Dan

Title: Re: Scrollsaw blade tip..
Post by: Marshall on May 05, 2010, 12:14:03 pm

Quote from: FD Mike on May 04, 2010, 05:01:26 pm

Jon,
The FD-UR blades don't have a burr, like most other blades.
So you don't have to use a wet stone.
FD Mike

You know I've never had any problems with the FD blades , and after using just about every blade out their on the market  > there all crap to me accept the FD . Forgive me if I'm rude , just my two cents worth ........Marshall

Title: Re: Scrollsaw blade tip..
Post by: Dawie on May 05, 2010, 01:40:20 pm

Thanks Jon,
Will try it next time I start a fretwork project.
David