Charnwood SSBPL12 Scroll Saw Blade, Skip Tooth #12 9.5tpi, Pack of 12

Charnwood SSBPL12 Scroll Saw Blade, Skip Tooth #12 9.5tpi, Pack of 12

• Plain end scroll saw blades use two clamps, one on each end of the blade, to attach them to the scroll saw.
• Skip tooth blades are the most commonly use type. Instead of having one tooth right next to the last, they skip one tooth, leaving an open space between the teeth. The space helps clear sawdust and helps the blade cut faster. Skip-tooth blades produce a smooth finish, but slightly rougher cut surface than regular tooth blades.
• #12 Heavy Duty Blade: For fast cuts in Softwood and Hardwood to 35mm, Plywood, MDF & Particle Board

• Overall Length: 130mm
• Tooth Pattern: Skip-tooth
• Teeth Per Inch: 9.5
• Blade Width: 1.7mm
• Blade Thickness: 0.52mm
• Pack Quantity: 12

• Tip: Blades break because they heat up, lose their temper, and become fragile. Friction created during the cutting process heats blades, so lubricate the blade by applying a little beeswax to it or by covering the blanks with tape (the lubricant that keeps the tape from sticking to itself will also lubricate the blade).
• Dull blades also cause friction. All cutting dulls the blade, but cutting dense wood accelerates the process. The easiest ways to tell that the blade is getting dull are that you need to push harder for the blade to cut or you notice that the saw is cutting more slowly. This is a gradual process, so you may not realize the blade is dull until it breaks. If you do notice slowing or difficulty pushing, replace the blade. It is normal to use several blades per project; large projects or those made from thick or dense wood will require even more blades.
• A blade burning the wood is also a good indication that it is getting dull and should be replaced, unless you’re cutting a resinous wood, such as cherry, which will always burn if you don’t lubricate the blade with tape or wax.