rlb Posted July 3, 2021 #1 Posted July 3, 2021 The available options are many. What do you recommend for cutting hardwood (Swiss Pear or Castello Boxwood), 3/16th to 5/16th thick? Ron thibaultron and Canute 2 Quote Building: US Brig Oneida (1809) HMS Euryalus (1803) Completed: John Alden Sloop
PRS Posted July 3, 2021 #2 Posted July 3, 2021 I like the Olson blades. They give a great cut. https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000GARGYW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 thibaultron, mtaylor, Canute and 1 other 2 2 Quote Paul Current Build: HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 Completed Build: HM Cutter Cheerful-Syren Ship Models 1/48 Completed Build: Artesania Latina Bluenose II Completed Build : Lady Nelson
Bob Cleek Posted July 3, 2021 #3 Posted July 3, 2021 Follow the manufacturers' recommendations. Each manufacturer seems to have their own selection chart. Here's one that is from a major manufacturer.It looks like their Precision Ground Tooth is the best all around blade and particularly good for hard woods. I keep a chart like this with my scroll saw blades so it's always handy. https://www.olsonsaw.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2020-scroll-chart-WEB.pdf Canute, rlb, mtaylor and 1 other 3 1 Quote
reklein Posted July 3, 2021 #4 Posted July 3, 2021 A rule of thumb is three teeth on the thickness of cut. To few and there will be tear out,too fine and the blade won't be able to remove the sawdust quickly enough and binding may result. For your thicknesses Olson makes a crown tooth blade that cuts cleanly on both surfaces of the wood. Canute, Bob Cleek, mtaylor and 2 others 2 3 Quote Bill, in Idaho Completed Mamoli Halifax and Billings Viking ship in 2015 Next Model Shipways Syren
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