Can this cut 1/2" thick hardwood or baltic birch plywood? Can you comment on the amount of noise and vibration?
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It could cut such wood with this scroll saw, but it would be slow and definitely not my first choice of a tool for this. This Proxxon is designed to cut thinner and softer woods such as you need for making architectural models or general hobby uses such as cutting inlays or such. It really shines in this kind of use. If you want something for more general wood working or cabinet making that will go through heavy plywood and hardwoods you really do need to pay more and get a heavy duty scroll saw that is designed for that kind of work. My personal recommendations of saws for jobs like this to look at are the Porter Cable Scroll Saw for about $200 if you are on a really tight budget, or the Delta 40-690 for about $600 if you want something that will last a lifetime of daily use and make your work effortless.
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It varies with the type of wood, blade and feed speed. In hardwood, 3/4" is no problem, but 1" is probably pushing it. In soft pine/spruce I've cut 1 1/2" with a slow feed and no problems. In a material like Balsa it will cut whatever thickness you can fit under the blade holder. Be aware the thicker the material, the slower the speed & feed rate and the coarser the tooth count on the blade. It really comes down to blade type, motor speed and feed. I like the Olsen and Flying Dutchman blades.
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Depends on thickness and type of wood. 1/4"? Yes. 1/2" pine? Sure. 3/4" hardwood? Not easily. A small job could likely be done with just a rotary tool like a dremel or rotozip
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I did some DIY mods by cutting thin plywood to the shape of Shure 840 and taping it with industrial strength double sided tape. It's removable if you like but I feel it's lot more comfy than the original pads. I'm sure u can do it with any pads. The sounds actually improves a little.
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Depends on the set, number (TPI) and spacing of the teeth on your blade. I like mine. But I think the max is 2 inches and I would not try that with hardwood. For a thick cut I would want maybe an 8 TPI skip tooth with a wide set as to make the saw kerf wide to reduce pinching
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I have cut black walnut slightly thicker than1.5 inches. I cut compound chess pieces, complete set, without difficulty. Blade quality also is an important factor. Hope this helps.
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We used 1/2 in plywood and it cut nice. I do not think you would have any problems with oak.
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I have cut 3/4 inch red oak with mine.... Try different speeds to see what works best for you....
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I've been able to cut through a 2x3 on it's side, and all 2x4 and 2x6 cedar/fir. Just feel the resistance of the wood and take er slow!
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to be honest i dont think it's cut much of anything i tried to just simply cut alittle in to a 1/4in plywood and the thing frieded on me. if it cant cut something that simple i dont think there is much anything else it can cut well other then pvc maybe
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The blade is 1 1/4 inch tall. It can cut 1 inch thick board. I have cut successfully on 3/4 inch plywood.
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This is a Birch plywood 1/8 inch thick. Very easy to work with if you are just learning crafting with wood. I do not recomend for out door use unless covered.
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It cannot cut 2 inch! it might be able to cut 1 1/2 inch balsa wood! Don't waste your money on this saw
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If you run the bare tool it will vibrate more since it has nothing to work against to dampen the vibrations. Put a blade in the saw and use it to compare. Mine vibrates a bit but not out of line with my corded saw.
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Inch boards are about as far as I want go with this. Nice little saw, it would probably cut more thickness but would be slow. I use a band saw for thick stuff.
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Yes I cut through 3/4" plywood like butter. It shouldn't have any problem with bead board.
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Sir! I used this little machine in solid pine and 1/4" plywood where the cut quality did not matter. Seems to be cutting ok., but you might need to change the blade to get better cut, such as more tooth on the blade.