Assembly and adjustments
(continued)
Blade selection
(Fig. 12)
This scroll saw accepts 5" length pin-end and pinless blades, with a
wide variety of blade thicknesses and widths. The type of material
and intricacies of cutting operations will determine the number of
teeth per inch. Always select the narrowest blades for intricate
(tight radius and curves) curve cutting and the widest blades for
straight and large curve cutting operations. The following table
represents suggestions for various materials. When purchasing
blades, refer to the back of the package for best use of blades on
various materials. Use this table as an example, but practice and
your own personal preference will be the best selection method.
When choosing a blade, use very fine, narrow blades to scroll cut in thin wood 1/4" thick or less.
Use wider blades for thicker materials but this will reduce the ability to cut tight curves.
Note:
Thinner blades will have more possibilities for blade deflection when cutting angles are not
perpendicular to the table.
Teeth /inch
TPI
Blade width
Inch
Blade thickness
Inch
Blade/SPM Material
cut
10-15
0.110
0.018
500-1200
Medium turns on ¼” to 1-3/4”
wood, soft metal, hardwood
15-28
0.055-0.110
0.010-0.018
800-1700
Small turns on 1/8” to 1-1/2”
wood, soft metal, hardwood
30-48 0.024-0.041
0.012-0.019
Varies Non-ferrous
metal/hardwoods
using very slow speeds
Blade Care
To maximize the life of your scroll saw blades:
1.
Do not bend blades when installing.
2.
Always set proper blade tension.
3.
Use the right blade (see instructions on replacement blade packaging for proper use.)
4.
Feed the workpiece correctly into the blade.
5.
Use thin blades for intricate cutting.
CAUTION:
Any and all servicing should be performed by a qualified service center.
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