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twothumbs and Simon. Thank you for your advice. Maybe I’m a bit thick but what is MR? Regards, David

Thanks a lot mailee and pip for your advice. I managed to track down several suppliers of Acid cat and Zinnser Bin but only in what would for me be too large quantities. May have to find something other than MDF. Best regards, David

I am making some toys, dolls houses etc. using 3mm MDF purchased from B&Q and unable to get a good finish. I have tried sanding with 240 paper and without sanding, used Rustins quick drying MDF sealer but I get a un-uniformed rippled effect also little particles of the boards structure grinning...

Hello All Thanks all who gave advice on the blade breakage problems I was having. I have now got a just a little more experience and I’m now using Olson crown tooth No 620 .024 wide, .011 thick, 20 TPI, they seem very forgiving and really stand abuse I find them just right for me and though a...

Thanks chrispuzzle I will just keep practicing and buy blades by the gross rather than the dozen.

Thanks Clockie, Chippygeoff and Mark for your replies. The breakage usually occurs when making a 90° even executed slowly. Not sure about blade tension though after reading Mark’s post maybe I have it too high I’m at the bottom of the learning curve. As Chippygeoff said it all comes with...

What blade TPI recommended for 3mm hardboard? At the moment I’m using normal pin-end Proxxon 25 TPI and I keep breaking blade. It’s always at the same place i.e. about 6mm above the bottom clamp. I have checked the alignment of the clamps and all seems to be ok. I’m sure the breakage has nothing...

Mike M. Thank you for your reply. Regards, David

Hello All. I have never used spiral fretsaw blades before. I have just purchased a pack of Bahco spiral fretsaw blades 302-83S-12P and find the ends of the blades 90° to each other. Is this normal for spiral blades or are the ones I have got faulty? :? Regards, David

Thank you blister

Who is this Mike and how can I get hold of some of his blades? I am a newbie and still trying to find my way around this site. Regards, David

Hello jojomada. Only just seen your post. Have you looked at Draper Blade Clamp Holder Set that make it possible to fit pinless blades to pin some blade machines, available on Amazon? First check they will fit your saw. Regards, David

Thanks everyone for your replies. Regards, David

I once read somewhere – can’t remember where – some cheaper blades have a burr left on the back edge from the stamping out, causing the blade to run with a bias. With the saw running touching the rear corners of the blade gently with a stone or file should remove the burr. Though haven’t tried...

Hello all. I have just joined the club :) I have just purchased a Jet JSS-16 variable speed Fretsaw and find it disappointing mainly due to severe vibration on speeds above 800spm also gaining access to the lower blade clamp is difficult particularly when fitting pinless blades. :( I realise...