Which blade?

[finneyb]

Following Richard's example first-name-puzzle-t72595.html I'm cutting a name for my granddaughter

Timber 20mm thick, probably douglas fir, which blade?
I have the Pegas multipack with No 1,3,5,7 5R, 7R, 5skip, 3Rskip, 5Rskip.

Is there a chart of some form on the web?

Brian

 

[Chippygeoff]

You did not mention how big the name sign is going to be. I print the patterns for my name signs to fit an A4 in landscape mode so the sign usually ends up round about 11 inches long, obviously it depends on the number of letters. I have made 7 name signs today, all orders from the craft fair. If the size of your name is round about the same as mine I would plumb for the 5 blade, its not to big that it can't get into tight corners and its easy to follow the line with a 5 blade. I can't see a chart being much good and I doubt one exist, it depends on what you are cutting, how thick it is. Experience will tell you what blade and what speed to use for each project but if in doubt on anything just ask on here as there are loads of nice people only to willing to give you the benefit of their experience.

 

[finneyb]

Three letters Eva the 'E' is 80mm high total length 200mm
Font is Cooper Black same as Richard's, although I've not closed up the spaces as he did.

 

[finneyb]

A No 5 is working OK

Thanks for your help

 

[Chippygeoff]

Me again Finney. 200mm is a nice size. I thought I would mention that I do all my name signs in microsoft word as I can add a plinth for the name to stand on and I use word art as well so I just have the outline of each letter thus saving a lot on pronter ink. I to use cooper black for some of my signs but mostly Hobo font. I also make names without a base and have the letters just touching each other, ideal for things like HOME, MR&MRS etc. I have used the same blades that you are using and could not really get on with them. I now use Flying Dutchman ultra reverse and I find these give me a faster cut, more control and a super smooth finish.

 

[finneyb]

Just playing with Hobo font - it has potential.

 

[ChrisR]

Brian.

As Geoff has said, the (no 5) blade is a good general purpose blade, I use anything from (no2) to (no12), but most work with the (no5) RT or DT.
DT if the wood is a little green, as the saw dust clears from the kerf better.

Take care.

Chris R.