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Basic Cutting Tips
A properly adjusted scroll saw performs many
types of cuts with ease and accuracy. It is capable
of performing these types of cuts:
Straight Cuts
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Miters, angles and compound angles, rip-
ping, and crosscutting.
Irregular Cuts
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Simple and complex curves, duplicate parts,
circles, and beveled curves.
Basic Cutting Tips
Basic tips to follow when operating a scroll saw:
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Typically, a scroll saw blade stays sharp from
⁄
hour to 2 hours of use, depending on how
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blade is used and type of material being cut.
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Best cutting results will be achieved when
cutting workpieces less than 1" thick. When
cutting workpieces thicker than 1", move
workpiece through blade very slowly.
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Blades dull much faster when cutting ply-
wood, hardwoods, and laminates.
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Exerting excessive side pressure on blade
greatly increases chance of blade breakage.
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Plan cut before starting curves. Make relief
cuts in waste areas near tight inside curves,
or leave tight inside curves for a second pass
to minimize backing out. Cut sharp outside
curves by cutting past curve and looping
around to cut from different angle.
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When approaching a tight radius, slow down
feed rate, but don't stop. Give teeth time to
make cut. Forcing workpiece through curve
will cause blade to twist or break.
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If cut produces waste in interior of curve, turn
power OFF and wait until all motion stops
before removing waste.
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Scroll saw blades can drift. This is compen-
sated for by adjusting feed direction.
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Workpiece
Inspection
Some workpieces are not safe to cut or may
require modification before they are safe to cut.
Before cutting, inspect all workpieces for the
following:
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Material Type: This machine is intended for
cutting natural and man-made wood prod-
ucts, laminate covered wood products, and
some plastics. Cutting drywall or cementi-
tious backer board creates extremely fine
dust and may reduce life of bearings. This
machine is NOT designed to cut metal, glass,
stone, tile, etc.; cutting these materials with a
table saw may lead to injury.
Foreign Objects: Nails, staples, dirt, rocks
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and other foreign objects are often embed-
ded in wood. While cutting, these objects can
become dislodged and hit operator, cause
kickback, or break blade, which might then fly
apart. Always visually inspect your workpiece
for these items. If they can't be removed, DO
NOT cut workpiece.
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Large/Loose Knots: Loose knots can
become dislodged during cutting operation.
Large knots can cause kickback and machine
damage. Choose workpieces that do not
have large/loose knots or plan ahead to avoid
cutting through them.
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Wet or "Green" Stock: Cutting wood with a
moisture content over 20% causes unneces-
sary wear on blades, increases risk of kick-
back, and yields poor results.
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Excessive Warping: Workpieces with exces-
sive cupping, bowing, or twisting are danger-
ous to cut because they are unstable and
often unpredictable when being cut. DO NOT
use workpieces with these characteristics!
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Minor Warping: Workpieces with slight cup-
ping can be safely supported if cupped
side is facing table or fence. On contrary, a
workpiece supported on bowed side will rock
during a cut and could cause kickback or
severe injury.
Model G0938 (Mfd. Since 03/21)
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