Blade Advice

[thadnc]

I'm trying to cut 3/4 inch birch (2ply 3/8) and leave a smooth finish on both sides. Please recomend a quality blade make and type.
Thank you,
Thad

[wood-n-things]

I'd use a flying dutchmen #5 ultra reverse Might have to go to a #7fdur. I get mine from.

Mike's Workshop selling Flying Dutchman brand fret and scrollsaw blades

Blades are readily available in a wide variety of types, sizes, tooth configurations and manufacturers. Probably the two most popular are Flying Dutchman and Olson blades.

Links to the blade suppliers can be found over in the left margin of this page, under Scroll Saw Resources > Retailers. Most folks will tell you that Mike's Workshop is the best place for the Flying Dutchman blades and Sloan's Woodshop is a good source for Olson blades. Call either one of them and you will talk to a real person who can give you first hand advice on their blades and they both offer great customer service.

[3_M]

Just email me Thad and I am glad to help you.
FD Mike

[Greenfield_Bob]

Mike has the best blades on the market, they are all I use.

Bob

[3_M]

I just sent him a # 3 and # 5 of the UR blades.
FD Mike