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Blade speed selection is subjective and is dependant on a variety of factors: type and thickness of material being
cut, type of blade being used, feed rate, required finish quality as well as experience, personal preference and com-
fort level of the user. There are no hard and fast rules. Be patient – practice and experience will be your best teacher.
Here are some general guidelines to consider when selecting/adjusting blade speed:
• For best results and smoothest most efficient cutting, always select the highest blade speed that you are comfort
able using based on your experience and skill level.
• Generally speaking, harder or denser workpiece material requires slower blade speeds.
• Slower speeds also work better with very thin blades, or when cutting most metals as well as for brittle or delicate
material such as fine veneers.
• Some wood species will have a tendency to burn quicker at higher blade speeds. To avoid additional sanding
later, reduce blade speed and feed speed at the first signs of burn marks on the workpiece.
ADJUSTING THE BLOWER
The EX-16 is equipped with a built-in blower to help clear
cutting dust from the workpiece surface in front of the
blade and on any reference lines. Adjust the blower tube
A as needed to point the nozzle at the blade to set it at a
comfortable distance so as not to obstruct your hand
movement as you work.
WORKPIECE HOLD-DOWN
The workpiece hold-down B can be adjusted to assist in
preventing the blade from lifting the workpiece up from
the table during the cut. Loosen the thumbscrew C to set
the height to your convenience based on the thickness of
the workpiece. Before cutting, test to make sure that the
hold-down is not adjusted too tightly to the workpiece or
that it obstructs the movement of the workpiece.
BASIC 90° STRAIGHT OR CURVED CUTS
All cuts made with the blade at 90° to the table follow the same basic principals. Start by marking or transferring
your pattern or reference lines onto you workpiece.
Note: The EX-16 has a 16" throat that allow for a workpiece of up to 16" of clearance to swing completely around without
hitting the back of the saw. If necessary, rough-cut the workpiece down to a workable size before starting intricate work on
the scroll saw.
Maximum workpiece
size from blade to
rear of saw
16"
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