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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The scroll saw is the ideal tool for making very fine and curvy cuts in wood. While the scroll saw excels at intricate work such as cutting jigsaw puzzle pieces, it is also widely used for more general cutting tasks because it is one of the safer power saws in the woodshop. | The scroll saw is the ideal tool for making very fine and curvy cuts in wood. While the scroll saw excels at intricate work such as cutting jigsaw puzzle pieces, it is also widely used for more general cutting tasks because it is one of the safer power saws in the woodshop. | ||
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Below is a helpful guide from MIT's Edgerton Center that describes key aspects of scroll saw blades. | Below is a helpful guide from MIT's Edgerton Center that describes key aspects of scroll saw blades. | ||
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Revision as of 22:14, 22 September 2019
Description
The scroll saw is the ideal tool for making very fine and curvy cuts in wood. While the scroll saw excels at intricate work such as cutting jigsaw puzzle pieces, it is also widely used for more general cutting tasks because it is one of the safer power saws in the woodshop.
Training
Training is required to use this tool. The training module can be taken here.
Tips & Tricks
- It's always a good idea to clearly mark your cut lines on your workpiece or on a template you glue to your workpiece.
- When cutting a complex shape, be sure to plan and cut a sufficient number of relief cuts to keep the blade from binding.
Manuals
A pdf copy of the manual can be viewed on the sandbox shared drive here.
Consumables
- Blades - The primary consumable for this tool are blades. Be sure to use an appropriate blade for the work you are performing. If you are unsure about how to replace a blade, ask for assistance.
Below is a helpful guide from MIT's Edgerton Center that describes key aspects of scroll saw blades.
