It wasn’t that long ago when my scroll saw finally gave up on me and cracked a bit on the fifth cut, but this happened weeks ago. To make matters worse, I’ve already ordered a replacement scroll saw blades and figured they’ll be arriving in just a few days. The worst thing is, this happened while I was working on another woodworking project, so I’ve already completed two projects instead of one.
Why do I keep breaking scroll saw blades? I don’t know, maybe I’m just under experienced in the woodworking field. Or maybe I’m just very unlucky. Whatever the reason, I’ve had to throw away a number of damaged scroll saw blades before. In fact, one of my friends bought an expensive saw last week only to have it stopped working on her the very first time she tried it.
When I was working on my woodworking crafts, I always used high quality woodworking saws with a heavy duty blade and diamond no-slip grit on the teeth. Diamond no-slip grit on the teeth of a scroll saw is crucial since you’ll need this to keep your wood cutting along the saw’s grain. With the saw blade dull, there’s nothing but a paper-cut or wood glue piece to hold the wood together and you’re finished cutting.
But recently, after years of using a very high quality saw with no problems, I started having problems with the scroll saw blades. No matter how hard I pushed the button, the saw wouldn’t lift the material off the table. Another problem I’ve noticed with this saw is that it seems to be easier to break in the teeth than the actual blade. If you’re having trouble getting the saw blades to lift your material, I recommend trying to run them through a sharpening stone to sharpen them up.
The other reason I keep breaking scroll saw blades is because I haven’t taken good care of them. If you want your scroll saw to last for many years, you’ll have to take very good care of it and clean it and inspect it on a regular basis. Most woodworking shops have an employee who can inspect your scroll saw and give you some tips and advice.
When my scroll saw finally gave up the ghost, I decided to purchase a replacement. I was very surprised to find out that it was much less expensive than I had originally thought. After I purchased my new saw, I immediately put it to use. I’ve been very happy with it. The saw cuts all types of wood very easily and effortlessly. And best of all, it’s just about the easiest woodworking crafts I’ve ever been involved with.