Scroll Saw Blades

[GokuSS]

Good morning folks - I recently bought a used Dewalt 788 scroll saw from a fellow member. It is a type 1, serial number 58826 manufactured in 1999. I printed off a manual from the internet.

My scrolling skills are next to non-existant so I'm looking for some receommendations for type of blades and source. The only thoing I'm sure of is that the saw uses a 5" plain end blade. At this point I would like to get a range of blades - my plan is to initially use this saw as a small bandsaw/basic scroller. Material will likely range from 1/4" to 1-1/2" and be mdf, plywood and hardwood. So what would be a good range (TPI and width) as a "starter" set of blades.

Also what's a good brand/source - in the past I have used flying dutchmen/Mike's workshop for some limited purchases. Not sure if Klingspor is a good source or not.

Thanks for any thoughts you may have

 

[elishwats]

I realize this is from a while ago, but I was curious how those Pegas blades are working out for you on the 788. I've been testing MGT blades lately and found the tension really matters for cleaner cuts on hardwood. Did you ever get the noise sorted out?

 

[AkerGean]

Tension the blade until plucking it makes a ping, run the saw around seventy five percent speed, and take your time feeding
That works well