Specifications

FRET CUTTING
Fret or inside cutting is an operation that can only be performed
on a scroll saw. Fret cutting involves drilling a small pilot hole
through the interior of your pattern on the workpiece, then dis-
connecting one end of the blade which is fit through the pilot
hole and re-connected; essentially using the pilot hole as the
starting point to cut out the piece from within. A typical example
of fret cutting would be removing the center portion of lettering
A.
A
remove portion
A
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1. With the saw turned off and unplugged, install the
appropriate blade for the type of material to be
cut and the type of cut to be made (Refer to the
section “Choosing and Installing a Saw Blade” on
page 11).
2. Adjust the workpiece hold-down and the blower
nozzle to your liking.
3. Turn on the saw and set the speed controller to
the desired blade speed.
4. With your fingers holding the piece firm to the ta-
ble, and using your thumbs for directional control,
feed the workpiece into the blade using steady,
even pressure.
5. Make sure that the blade is cutting on the waste
side of your reference line and adjust feed direc-
tion slightly as needed to compensate for blade
drift.
Cutting Tips: To stay in control on tight curve cuts, slow down your feed rate as needed to allow the blade teeth time to
make the cut. Avoid coming to a complete stop whenever possible as this can leave burn marks on the workpiece and
also makes it more difficult to get the piece re-started and moving through the cut again. Avoid forcing through a curve
cut as this can cause the blade to twist and cut off-track or may even cause the blade to break.
30”
16”
21”
Note: The EX-16 has a 16” throat that
allows for a workpiece of up to 16” of
clearance to swing completely around
without hitting the back of the saw. If
necessary, rough-cut the workpiece
down to a workable size before star-
ting intricate work on the scroll saw.
BASIC 90° STRAIGHT OR CURVED CUTS
All cuts made with the blade at 90° to the table follow the same basic principals. Start by marking or transferring
your pattern or reference lines onto you workpiece.
Note: The EX-21 has a 21” throat that
allows for a workpiece of up to 21” of
clearance to swing completely around
without hitting the back of the saw. If
necessary, rough-cut the workpiece
down to a workable size before star-
ting intricate work on the scroll saw.
Note: The EX-30 has a 30” throat that
allows for a workpiece of up to 30” of
clearance to swing completely around
without hitting the back of the saw. If
necessary, rough-cut the workpiece
down to a workable size before star-
ting intricate work on the scroll saw.
Maximum workpiece size from blade to rear of saw
EX-16CE EX-21CE EX-30CE