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Hello, I'm a first time scroll saw user. What causes the hanging up or slapping in the middle of a cut. Blade, machine or something I'm doing wrong? Thank you.
Without looking over your shoulder it's hard to tell. That said, the most common reasons that come to mind are:
- a dull blade
- trying to make too tight of a turn, too quickly
- trying to cut green or wet wood
- incorrect blade for the cut or material to be cut
- improper tension set on the blade
- trying to cut faster that the wood will allow
When all else fails, read the owner's manual that came with your saw.
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