Sometimes scroll saw wood can leap because of how it is cut.
The scroll saw’s blade moves up and down when you are cutting wood. The force of the scroll saw can cause wood to jump up if the blade is moving down when it hits a knot. This is more common with hardwoods such as maple or oak.
Scroll sawing can be used to cut wood precisely. It can be used to create small projects such as boxes and puzzles. You can avoid jumping with a bit of practice.
It is not unusual to see wood jump up from the scroll saw’s cutting path when you are sawing wood. This can be annoying, but there are some things you can do.
Scroll saw wood can jump because of its dull blade. A sharp blade will cut more efficiently and reduce vibrations when it passes through wood. Keep your blades clean and sharp.
Scroll saw wood can also jump because the table is not level. If the table is not level, the wood can shift during cutting, which can lead to it jumping out of the saw’s path. Before you begin cutting, make sure the table is level. If it is not, adjust it accordingly.
The blade should not be too deep in the wood. This can cause the saw to cut through the wood and cause it to jiggle out of its path. Adjust your depth of cut to ensure that the blade only barely cuts through the wood. This will reduce vibration and decrease the chance of the wood bouncing off the saw’s path.
