Which blade?

[Arnold9801]

Ivexacquired an Axminster AWVFS fretsaw. These are no longer vail but are commonly used.

My question is what size/length blade can I use on these?

I hoped my 168mm coping saw blades would fit, but after tightening the knob on top to tension it, when I switch it on, the arm wont vibrate.

Any advice please.

Thank you

Arnold 9801

 

[whatknot]

I am hoping this isn't a wind up ;-)

Standard scroll saw blades are 5" or 127 to 130mm

I would suggest getting decent blades as they make life so much easier, and often cost less than the DIY store type

<https://www.axminster.co.uk/accessories/machinery-accessories/sawing/scroll-saw-blades>

 

[Arnold9801]

No it's not a wind up. I have another old/rusty scroll saw that takes coping saw blades. I assumed this other one void as well, but now I know the reason gorcnybproblem, I'll get the much shorter and proper blades.

Thank you.

 

[whatknot]

Thats okay

I just wondered why no one else had replied ;-)

You will find Pegas blades as good as you can get

If your machine takes pinless, its worth noting they are about half the price of pinned blades

 

[AES]

Sorry, only just seen this. Please see the thread at the top of this section re sourcing scroll saw blades.

HTH