I have a little project that I need to cut 1/8 inch thick brass plate. I thought it would work ok on the scroll saw, but the vibrations were incredible. I had to practically sit on top of the brass plate to hold it still ;-) I also broke a half dozen blades. I tried #5 and #7 blades but it broke them with equal enthusiasm.
By the way, in case you are wondering. My mother melted the handles on both my espresso pots. She tends to forget the burners on, often.. I sandwiched the brass plate between 2 wood handles and put brass screws through it to hold the parts in place. It looks better than the original plastic, but cutting the brass plate is murder. I have jewelry blades, but they are very thing and break instantly.
What blade should I try, or should I give up on trying to use the Scroll Saw and move to a different tool?
John