121. Scroll saw tandem cutting puzzle pieces
In this video, I try something new; something I've never done this before so consider this an experiment. Hopefully, everyone will learn something from it.
I'll cut out 3 sets of 4 interlocking puzzle pieces. The 1st set will be cut using a traditional flat, pin end blade that cuts a narrow kerf. The 2nd set will also be cut using the same flat blade but then re-cut using a spiral blade to produce an even larger kerf (this is what I call "tandem cutting"). The 3rd set will be cut just using the spiral blade.
Since the 1st set will be cut with a blade that makes a narrow kerf, I'm assuming (imagining) that the puzzle pieces might be somewhat difficult to assemble and disassemble.
The 2nd set will be re-cut using the spiral blade (making a larger kerf). The puzzle pieces from this set should fit more easily (Maybe they will be too loose?). Because the spiral blade re-cuts the cut the flat blade has already made, the accuracy of the cuts should not change.
Since the 3rd set is also cut using the spiral blade, the pieces should fit the same as they do in the 2nd set. However, since the 3rd set is only cut using the spiral blade, the cuts may not be as accurate.
Because a spiral blade cuts in any direction, it has been said that making accurate cuts using this blade is more difficult (the cut is harder to control) especially for a beginner. Heads up if you are a beginning scroller.
Spiral blades are plain end blades (with no pins). To use them, the blade clamps on your saw must be able to hold plain end blades. In a previous video, I showed you how I installed new blade clamps on my saw so that I could use plain end blades. Here's a link to that video: • 116. Installing pinles...
Being able to use pinless (flat or plain end) blades opens up more blade choices (there is a greater variety of pinless blades than pin end blades). The pinless blades also require a much smaller pilot hole when making inside cuts.
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Amazon also sells many other types of scroll saw blades.
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This bladeholder design can be used with several kinds of scroll saws (not just the Central Machinery / Harbor Freight saw). Check the web link provided to see if these holders will work on your saw.
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I wish you would have done a fourth with the flat blade since you obviously did better and better each passing. Great video though
@ImaginethenMake
Ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment and for watching. This was a fun video to do although using a flat blade for puzzle pieces is the way to go IMO. And using a flat blade requires practice!
You're an excellent teacher and have such a comfortable pace. Where did you find the background music, it's so much better than in most KZread videos.
@ImaginethenMake
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael. Thanks for the compliment! Building my KZread channel and sharing what I have learned is something I really love to do (I really hope that comes across in the videos.). I think I will continue basically forever. In the past, others have paid me the same great compliment as you. Fun fact: our youngest daughter is a 3rd grade teacher, so I guess the apple doesn't fall from the tree! Here's where I get the royalty free, background music: incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html . Thanks again.
The spiral blade seems to make the pieces sloppy.
@ImaginethenMake
8 ай бұрын
Yes, the spiral blades cuts a much wider kerf than the flat blade I used here. Look carefully at the very beginning of the video and you'll see on the left, a much wider kerf cut from the spiral blade blade compared to the thinner kerf shown on the right side made by the flat blade. Keep in mind, the main advantage of a spiral blade is that it will cut in all directions. In order to do that, the blade is twisted into a spiral when it made. This is why it cuts a much wider kerf. Yes, the puzzle pieces cut using the spiral blade have a much sloppier fit. Thanks for your comment and for watching.
I like your video
@ImaginethenMake
3 жыл бұрын
Thank-you for your comment and for watching.
What type of saw or name of the saw you are using? Interesting video. Thank you.
@ImaginethenMake
Жыл бұрын
I'm using a very inexpensive scroll saw sold by Harbor Freight Tools ( www.harborfreight.com/16-in-variable-speed-scroll-saw-62519.html ). I have changed the original blade holders on the saw to a universal blade holder that allows me to use both pin end and pinless blades ( kzread.info/dash/bejne/iWxnts6ldtGzl9Y.html ). I have a playlist of my other videos involving the scroll saw. Here's the link: kzread.info/head/PLGCBwUeR2BD0ZFcTdtcldItQ5UtxnmOZi . Thanks for your comment and for watching.
@Rose24897
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Keep the videos coming.
@ImaginethenMake
Жыл бұрын
Will do.
Yup, 2nd puzzle is too loose... The video was good though. :)
@ImaginethenMake
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rita. Yes, the 2nd and 3rd set were too loose. Interesting experiment though. Thanks for your comment and for watching.
Whatls tandem cuttiug ।blades 12" इन्चिका भेजावा छाक्त है सार वेलेट
@ImaginethenMake
Жыл бұрын
I used 2 different blades. First, I used a flat blade that cut a narrow kerf and second, I used a spiral blade (that cuts a wider kerf). Using these 2 blades in that order is what I am calling "tandem cutting". Hopefully that makes sense. Thanks for your comment and for watching.