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16th June 2017, 05:00 AM #1Novice
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scroll saw blade selection
Hi I am trying to get back into scroll saw use after a 15 years gap. I need any advice I can get. My immediate problem is that I want to make some puzzles from 3mm mdf. and I thought it a good idea to clamp the mdf into stacks of 4 or 5 and clamp them while cutting. Some of the work has tight turns, say 4.5 mm radius. I need advice regarding blade size and type. I have some internal cuts so I will need plain blades .
Any other hints will be appreciated. I live in Sydney and also have found it difficult to get blades here. I have been buying mine from Proxxon World on line.
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16th June 2017, 07:28 AM #2Senior Member
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you won't get better service than buying from Helen from South Australia best price and best blades in my opinion. Advice is free but I use #3 PGF blades no problem.email [email protected]
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16th June 2017, 03:55 PM #3
Helen & Owen Harris are a great source for blades and information on scroll sawing. It sounds like you are using a Proxxon router is that right??
When I stack cut picture jigsaw puzzles, and I have done many, I cut 4 at a time and depending who the target user will be I use from #3 to #7(for kids) Pegas Super Skip blades as they will not tear the picture like a reverse tooth can.Russell (aka Mulgabill)
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16th June 2017, 06:02 PM #4
Helen Harris - Scrollsaw Blades Supplier - top supplier & great service
SCROLL SAW BLADES
We are Australian Distributors for the Swiss made Pégas® blades and also sell the Flying Dutchman (German) blades
•These are available in both pinless and pinned. Pinless are $4.50 a dozen, while pinned are $6 a dozen.
•3” blades are $5 a dozen
•All prices are plus postage.
•We also sell scroll saw files, mini chucks, mini twist drills and a wide range of scroll saw books.
We stock Swiss Made Coping Saw Blades in 4 different sizes— $5 a dozen.
•Pyrography machines are sold•
•••Contact us for a blade and accessories catalogue•••
Helen Harris
PO Box 1384, Murray Bridge SA, 5253
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17th June 2017, 02:09 PM #5Novice
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Hi, Thanks for your reply. Can you please send me a catalogue of scroll saw blade as well as chucks and small drills. Also do you stock blade clamps? if so details will be appreciated. I assume catalogue will be on line?
Bill Royle (billspin)
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17th June 2017, 03:24 PM #6
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You will need to contact Helen or Owen direct on 08 8531 3440 as they do not have a web site and they will post/email you a product list. Or email them on [email protected].Russell (aka Mulgabill)
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18th June 2017, 10:41 AM #7
What Crowie has put on is just advertising for Helen Harris. You will need to use the link he has put at the bottom of his or Mulgabill's post to contact Helen.
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28th June 2017, 06:54 AM #8Novice
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Thanks for yr. message Russel. I actually use a Proxon DHS scroll saw. Taking your advice I am ordering Pegas Super Skip blades as you suggested. What is the best way to clamp the mdf sheets? Bill ( billspin)
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29th June 2017, 06:50 PM #9Senior Member
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Bill ,I use the green masking tape & wrap it around all edges of the stack.I works for me,but I have also used double sided tape or you can use small nails in each corner out of the way of the pattern.You can find a lot of useful information on scrollsawvillage.com where I am a member.you will find these people very knowledgable & helpful. Cheers Peter
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29th June 2017, 09:17 PM #10
As pawoods (Peter) has already suggested, use painters tape to secure the stack. I usually wrap the blue tape diagonally across the stack , like wrapping a present, and that holds it very secure. Just a tip, when using the tape make sure it starts and finishes on top of your work otherwise it could catch and stick the the saw table.
Russell (aka Mulgabill)
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