What scroll saw blades for cutting micarta?

[mikeymoto]

I want to cut some micarta blocks into slab-sized chunks with my scroll saw but I'm not sure what kind of blade is going to work best, and whether I'll want high or low speed. Anyone?

 

[Cougar Allen]

Let’s see if we can find the right forum …

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

IMHO you will have a big job cutting micarta with a scroll saw.The media used to make Micarta is tough on blades, especially small,thin ones.
If you tried, it would require a medium toothed blade ,#3-5, with an aggressive set (alternating tooth,skip tooth,reverse tooth,etc.) A trip to a friends table saw or band saw will be a much smarter idea. Bring a six pack of beer, it will cost far less than the several dozen blades you will ruin . The dust won't be good to have all over the place either.
Stacy

 

[mikeymoto]

Thank you Stacy. :thumbup:

I had already tried with a couple different blades and I was having a lot of trouble with it. Off to find a band saw....