What is a spiral scroll saw blade used for?
Use for cutting all types of materials including wood, plastic, wax, non-ferrous metals, plaster, bone, horn, etc. For use in power scroll saws and hand-held fret and jewelers saw frames. Cutting speed and finish depend on material thickness and number of teeth per inch.
What is the smallest spiral scroll saw blade?
Great for 1/8″ birch and materials of similar hardness. The smallest spiral blade. 1 Doz. #2/0 Spiral Blades . . .
What should you keep in mind while cutting with the scroll saw?
Make sure you look over any long cuts you’ll need to make in the pattern, as well as how durable the wood is. Keep in mind that the strength of the wood can affect how you scroll. That way, if you do break the wood, it happens early in the process, rather than when you are far into scrolling.
How thick of wood can you cut on a scroll saw?
Wood up to 3/4 inch thick is acceptable, with exceptions for thicker wood made at the operator’s discretion. Scroll saws are designed to cut delicate, complex patterns with intricacies that only a fine, small blade can accomplish. If you have to cut thicker or harder wood, a band saw is a better choice.
What does TPI mean on scroll saw blades?
Teeth Per Inch
Home / Blog / Hints & Tips / Band Saw Blade Teeth Per Inch (TPI) Chart. You must select the correct Teeth Per Inch (TPI) for the thickness of material you are cutting.
What kind of blades are used in a jig saw?
Olson blades are for use with scroll/jig saw machines sold by Delta, DeWalt, Dremel, Skil, Rockwell, Pro-Tech, Powermatic, RB Industries, Hegner, Sakura, Shopsmith, Excalibur, Rexon, Ryobi, Sears Craftsman, and Makita. (virtually all domestic and imported scroll saws). They can also be used in hand held fret and jewelers saw frames.
What kind of work can Spiral blades do?
Ideal for 0° radius or fret work, spiral blades blades are twisted so teeth point outward in every direction. A 360° capacity allows cutting in any direction without turning your work. Recommended for all types of material including wood, plastic, non-ferrous metals, plaster, bone, etc.
Why do you need spiral tooth scroll saw blades?
The work does not have to be turned to make cuts, so sharp inside corners can be created. This also allows working long pieces which couldn’t be turned on a 16″ or 21″ scroll saw. Spiral Blades provide cutting around the entire periphery of the blade due to a helical shape. This design allows work to be fed in straight moves.
Who is the leading manufacturer of scroll saw blades?
Olson has been a leading manufacturer of scroll saw blades for more than 100 years, offering a full line of superior quality blades for most scrolling applications.