Hello my lovely friends, I am back after too long, sorry - framing has been neglected as I try to finish the house for my new workshop.
I am noticing that when I am cutting with my Futura, the blade enters at a strange angle but when it is actually cutting through all the board it is fine but I am getting weird bits where the corners almost look like the mountboard is being compressed. I shall try and replicate it in a photo and stick it on but I think my problem is using the wrong blades.
I use a mix of Arqadia conservation and Wessex Low Cost and the problem only seems to be with the Arqadia. Which blades should I be using?
Thank you my friendly framers.
Blades for Keencut
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Re: Blades for Keencut
Try a new blade.
Sometimes when the blade gets dull this will happen.
Are both boards the same depth?
Sometimes when the blade gets dull this will happen.
Are both boards the same depth?
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Re: Blades for Keencut
Both are pretty similar, The Arqadia seems to be a bit more dense and harder to cut. I have tried new blades but think it is a thickness issue.
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Re: Blades for Keencut
For standard thickness boards the double edge 0.012" blades should be fine, that's what I use on Arqadia and Bainbridge boards. Single edge blades will also work, these are designed specifically for thicker boards, so 2mm+, however you only get half the use out of them. If you are using a single edge blade make sure you are using the right end, the one with the arrow, they only work one way round.
I would agree with above the compression at the start of a cut is typical of a dull or damaged blade, you shouldn't be getting a problem on regular board and a new blade. If its a thickness issue you would be getting a hook or curve at the start of the cut rather than compression the blade will still enter a thick board cleanly.
I would agree with above the compression at the start of a cut is typical of a dull or damaged blade, you shouldn't be getting a problem on regular board and a new blade. If its a thickness issue you would be getting a hook or curve at the start of the cut rather than compression the blade will still enter a thick board cleanly.