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This means gently guiding the material across the blade and allowing the saw to do the work. Forcing materials through the saw can cause imperfect cuts, blade jams, and even permanent damage to the saw. To avoid any interference, some woodworkers remove the foot altogether. A safer option is to choose a saw with a hold-down foot made from strong yet thin metal. There are also 4-inch and 3-inch scroll saw blades, but they’re far less common and provide less cutting capacity for most cutting needs. The saw offers variable-speed cutting ranging from 450 to 1,500 SPM, which makes...

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