Performax 240-3726 Operator's Manual page 16

BLADE SELECTION
This scroll saw accepts pin-end and plain end blades with a wide variety of blade thicknesses and widths. The type of
material and intricacies of cutting operations will determine the number of teeth per inch.
Always select the narrowest blades for intricate (tight radius and curves) curve cutting and the widest blades for straight
and large curve cutting operations.
The following table represents suggestions for various materials. When purchasing blades, refer to the back of the package
for best use of blades on various materials.
Use this table as an example, but practice and your own personal preference will be the best selection method.
Teeth/inch Blade width
TPI
10
15
18
When choosing a blade, use very ne, narrow blades to scroll cut in thin wood 1/4" thick or less. Use wider blades for
thicker materials but this will reduce the ability to cut tight curves.
CAUTION:
Thinner blades are more susceptible to blade de ection when cutting angles are not perpendicular to
the table.
BLADE CARE
To maximize the life of your scroll saw blades:
• Do not bend blades when installing.
• Always set proper blade tension.
• Use the right blades (See instructions on replacement blade packaging for proper use.)
• Feed the workpiece correctly into the blade.
• Use thin blades for intricate cutting.
CAUTION:
Any and all servicing should be performed by a quali ed service center.
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ASSEMBLY
Blade thickness
Inch Inch
0.110 0.020
0.110 0.020
0.095 0.010
Blade/SPM
Popular size for cutting hard and
soft woods 3/16" up to 2" plastics,
1200-1600
paper, felt, bone, etc.
Wood, plastic, extremely thin cuts
600-1200
on materials 3/32" to 1/2" thick
For tight radius work in thin
material 3/32" to 1/8" wood
400-600
veneer, wood, bone, Fiber, ivory,
plastic, and etc.
Material cut