Good morning folks - I recently bought a used Dewalt 788 scroll saw from a fellow member. It is a type 1, serial number 58826 manufactured in 1999. I printed off a manual from the internet.
My scrolling skills are next to non-existant so I'm looking for some receommendations for type of blades and source. The only thoing I'm sure of is that the saw uses a 5" plain end blade. At this point I would like to get a range of blades - my plan is to initially use this saw as a small bandsaw/basic scroller. Material will likely range from 1/4" to 1-1/2" and be mdf, plywood and hardwood. So what would be a good range (TPI and width) as a "starter" set of blades.
Also what's a good brand/source - in the past I have used flying dutchmen/Mike's workshop for some limited purchases. Not sure if Klingspor is a good source or not.
Thanks for any thoughts you may have
Rick
My scrolling skills are next to non-existant so I'm looking for some receommendations for type of blades and source. The only thoing I'm sure of is that the saw uses a 5" plain end blade. At this point I would like to get a range of blades - my plan is to initially use this saw as a small bandsaw/basic scroller. Material will likely range from 1/4" to 1-1/2" and be mdf, plywood and hardwood. So what would be a good range (TPI and width) as a "starter" set of blades.
Also what's a good brand/source - in the past I have used flying dutchmen/Mike's workshop for some limited purchases. Not sure if Klingspor is a good source or not.
Thanks for any thoughts you may have
Rick