Thread: tasmanian Myrtle.

Find out by trying to cut it..

Bob, that is getting just a little too thick for my way of thinking.

It also depends on the tightness of the curves and so forth. Can the scrollsaw you use cope with timber this thick? If it can, and that timber is hard, take your time, and cut slowly, allowing the blade to cool off every now and then, by backing off and letting it run without cutting for a few seconds.

Turn the saw off, take a break, then go back at it another time. I can't say I have cut that timber, and therefore I can't comment, only guide you into cutting thick and hard wood.

At that thickness, you will have little clearance between the top surface and the arm, so take care your knuckles don't get a tap or four.

It's pretty fine grained stuff usually; Bootle lists the density as 700kg per cube. About the same as Euro. Beech.

You could cut it.... but I'd not say easy.... you'd have to have one of the very good saws for starters. At that thickness it's too easy to push the blade sideways making for a distorted cut.... if you were to make a puzzle chances are the pieces would get stuck, unless you are very experienced and patient.

I wouldn't do it on my Delta.. not for something intricate anyway... way too thick.
Juvy

The first question is how intricate is the pattern,.

Next does the finish of the blade matter.

Are you able to sand easily after the cut.

On material this thick you would want a 10 tpi or less blade which gives you a rough finish.

Bit late acknowledging but thanks for the replies. It was for a try at that three dimensional cutting - a simple clock insert. Turned out decently (he says modestly)
Thanks,
Bob H.

How about giving a bit detail on how it went? Problems? How you solved them..... and how about a photo?

Juvy

Picture attached (if I can work it out?). It is approx 200mm high, used a No. 5 skiptooth, no problems, and finished with Rustins Danish Oil. I cut on a WMS. My only wish is that I could get clock inserts that require a hole quite a bit smaller than the surround, this one required a hole only some 2mm smaller in diameter than the clock surround, not much room for error.

Bob H.

That came out really nice, Bob
Guess there is a difference cutting things with good saws .....
one day I might not have a choice... might have to get one.... heard that Deltas aren't send to Australia anymore....... bummer....

Juvy

all you wannabee delta saw owners need to write to Black & Decker Australia and complain

You might have a good idea there!
I have my Delta, but am already wondering what'll be next.
I'm happy with it and would hate to have to change....shoot I don't even like using someone else's Delta... got mine set just the way I like ... like driving someone else's car.... or worse.... someone driving mine and changing the seat , mirror etc....

Juvy