I use spirals alot for portraits and sillouttes. They are useful after you get the hang of them. Try to use the smallest that you can get by with until you learn to control the cut and turning your speed down a notch will help.

Also remember that the beauty of spiral blades is not having to rotate your work. You can relax and use both hands to guide your piece. The downside is the cut tends to be rougher. I usually clamp a waste piece on the back to cut down on burring and save the sand paper. But it is best to cut to the outside of the line until you build your confidence a little.

If you live in the Dallas TX area.  Come to the Woodworkers show at the Arlington Convention Center this weekend.  I will be doing a demo on spiral blades at 4:00 P.M. on Friday and Saturday.  Check out www,DFWScrollers.com for more scrolling info.

Lyndal Hutcherson

You may want to try some of the FD New Spiral blades. They are easier to control than most spiral blades. Either way it takes a little practice to get the hang of using them.

If you are wanting to cut straight lines, stick to the flat blades, but in doing portrait patterns the spirals work great.

 

Tom

 

 

it takes a lot of practice to use these blades.  it took me a while to use them and i still have problems with them on some projects

 

dennis

Hello I just bought some spiral blades for my scroll saw. I am having a heck of a time putting in that blade, is there a trick to doing this? I have Delta Scoll saw. Than kyou in advance for your prompt response.

I usually flatten the ends on the spiral blades using a small pliers. Just start at the end and pinch it flat about 1/8" at a time. You can also use a couple of pliers and grip near the teeth and at the end and give them a little twist to straighten the ends.

 

Tom

Hello thank you for your info. I put mind up for sale as well. What  are they running for now in cost? I am asking

 $ 275.00 for mind is this to much you think? I have only use it once since I got last year. Thank you for your prompt response.

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From: ubgoofytoo Hi, I just read your note & I have a Delta for sale because of that problem. Well, besides I wanted a new DeWalt too. The Delta has the clamp type blade holder & you can't set the clamp tight enough to hold the blade & still get the blade into the clamp ! The twist in the blade makes it too wide to insert. Of course, now they are making the spiral blades with flat ends. I would suggest ordering them instead of the regular ones. I will say that the Delta is a good saw though, & I just wanted a new one. If anyone is interested in a used Delta, I'm in Yuma, Az.  Thanks

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I use 95 % flat blades  and only use spirals when the wood is too big to spin within the 20.5 inch throat of my saw .

For ones that like spiral blades or ones that are thinking of  trying them, here is some information that will explain some of the mystery of spiral blades .

W.Y.