Scroll saw blades

[Hitch]

I have just read a few old threads about blades.

I was given a BnQ ownbrand saw, brand new....Only just had the time to try it out.
As i expected, the blade that was in it was pretty poor. :?

My first question, Screwfix do blades for them pin end jobbies, are these reasonable for a new scroller...?
I will mostly be cutting 12mm mdf, straights and curves, nothing that tight, about 15mm radius minimum, plus the edges will be rounded after. Im thinking a 15tpi blade?

Second question, blade tension, how do i know when it right, or wrong? :?:


Cheers

I forgot to mention- im not expecting miracles, so anything is a bonus :lol:

 

[Woodmagnet]

Hi Hitch, i use the pin end blades as well( cheapo b&q saw too ) and i buy blades from b&q or machine mart for it. I only really use it for the same as what you intend to. :wink: I tighten mine until it the blade gives a nice twang
Kevin (woody)(pitbull) :lol:

 

[Intarsiaplans]

Hey all...

I buy my blades from Abbey power tools and they sell draper fretsaws and they last quite a bit...
http://www.abbeypowertools.co.uk/subpro ... 00719.aspx

Check them out and it's reasonable priced too...

Danny

 

[Brucio]

Machine Mart: pinned blades, 20 tpi. About £4 per dozen. Excellent!
Cuts straight easily: curves-with care you can get as tight as 1/2" diameter.
Although I've not cut anything thicker than 3/8" ply, and in any case, you can't swing the wood as Carter Johnson does!
Bruce