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Basic.Functions.of.a.Scroll.Saw.
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,
ripping, 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
1
2
on how 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 the blade very slowly.
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Blades dull much faster when cutting
plywood, 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 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 curve's interior,
turn power OFF and wait until all motion
stops before removing waste.
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Scroll saw blades have a tendency to drift.
This is compensated by adjusting the feed
direction.
Model W1872 (For Machines Mfd. Since 04/19)
Workpiece.Inspection
Some workpieces are not safe to cut or may
require modification before they can be made
safe to cut. Before.cutting,.get.in.the.habit.of.
inspecting.all.workpieces.for.the.following:
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Material Type: This machine is intended
for cutting natural and man-made wood
products, laminate covered wood products,
and some plastics. Cutting drywall or
cementitious backer board creates
extremely fine dust and may reduce the
life of the bearings. This machine is NOT
designed to cut metal, glass, stone, tile,
etc.; cutting these materials with a scroll
saw may lead to injury.
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Foreign Objects: Nails, staples, dirt,
rocks and other foreign objects are often
embedded in wood. While cutting, these
objects can become dislodged and hit the
operator, cause kickback, or break the
blade, which might then fly apart. Always
visually inspect your workpiece for these
items. If they can't be removed, DO NOT
cut the workpiece.
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Large/Loose Knots:.Loose knots can
become dislodged during the 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
unnecessary wear on the blades, increases
the risk of kickback, yields poor results.
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Excessive Warping: Workpieces with
excessive cupping, bowing, or twisting are
dangerous 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
cupping can be safely supported if the
cupped side faces the table. On the
contrary, a workpiece supported on the
bowed side will rock during a cut and could
cause kickback or severe injury.
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