Best Scroll Saw Blades of 2020

Olson Saw is one of the leading manufacturers of scroll saw blades. This double-tooth blade has reverse teeth for clean and sharp edges on the top and bottom of the workpiece. It means there is no need to sand the edges to get that professional result.

This saw blade also has teeth that will outlast other similar blades by two or three times the lifespan, which is impressive, especially when you compare the price of this blade to others. This product is considerably cheaper and yet, loses none of the performance.

This blade saws through hardwood with ease, thanks to the high strength teeth and the high carbon content of the blade material. If you want this blade for other applications, it cuts through softwood and plastics and is suitable for art applications.

Flying Dutchman scroll saws are manufactured in Germany using the high-grade hardened steel. These pinless blades are 5 inches long and have spiral teeth, so the cutting edge circles around the shaft of the blade, giving you 360 degrees of sawing prowess.

What makes them different is rather than having one row, these blades have teeth on both sides. The teeth then wrap the shaft, giving a greater cutting surface and a smoother finish.

These spiral blades are great for tight angles and curves because they can move in any direction with ease. This is a 5-pack set that consists of a 38 TPI, a 35 TPI and three 27 TPI blades.

Compared to some manufacturers, Flying Dutchman is a small company, but they are designed and made by enthusiasts for enthusiasts. And the good news is that these blades slice through bone, wood, Corian and acrylic workpieces.

This is the second Olson Saw blade to feature, and it won’t be the last. This blade is for hobbyist scroll saw users, making it the ideal candidate for beginners. But that doesn’t mean it is inferior, just that it should be easier to use and better to learn how to use a scroll saw.

It comes as a 6-pack, so there will always be a spare blade on hand should one snap. These blades are 15 TPI and equipped with skip-style teeth to cut through wood, plastic and milder thin metals. This versatility is another reason why they are great blades to learn with.

They are shorter than other varieties at 3 inches, so that might restrict the size of the stock you can work on. They are also inexpensive, again, another reason why they are great for beginners.

The only minus is the blades are pinned, so they are thicker than the pinless variety, which restricts their effectiveness at cutting smaller, more intricate designs.

This is the third Olson Saw product to feature, which highlights their dominance of the scroll saw blade industry. This pack contains 18 blades with the TPI ranging from 10, 15 and 18.5.

The 18.5 TPI blade also has skip teeth for faster sawing and better removal of the debris. These blades are 5 inches long and fit all compatible scroll saws.

Because the blades are pinned, they are easy to swap out when one breaks. The blades are also thicker, which better suits heavier scroll saw work rather than intricate designs. This saw blade pack has sold more units than almost all of the other blades featured in this list combined.

If you are in the market for an inexpensive saw blade, this could be the smart choice.

The other positive about this blade is it is manufactured in the United States, so if you are the type of person who likes to buy American products, this will tick that box.

These Bosch blades are constructed from high-grade steel and precision sharpened for maximum effect. They are ideal for cutting intricate shapes, but because the blades are pinned, the extra thickness and the 20 TPI means that these blades are also excellent for cutting straight lines.

Unlike spiral scroll saw blades that are harder to control and cut slower, these Bosch blades make light work of the material.

They cut through hardwood, softwood, plastic and non-ferrous metals, and because the blades are pinned, swapping them is easy.

Bosch produces some of the best quality products in the world, so you would expect to pay a premium for these blades. Still, they are inexpensive when compared to similar products from other manufacturers.

This SKIL plain end set of 36 scroll saw blades includes 12 blades with 28 TPI, 12 with 11.5 TPI and 12 with 9.5 TPI. This selection gives you the freedom to choose the material you want to cut.

For harder materials like metal, a 28 TPI is best, but if you are cutting hardwood, choose between the 11.5 or the 9.5 TPI. These blades are premium-grade steel for a longer life, and they fit most brands of scroll saws.

SKIL is another American brand synonymous with value and quality, and these blades don’t disappoint. When you work out the price per blade, this pack is incredible value for money.

This set of blades offers something a little different. Unlike all those featured so far, this blade set fits a manual saw rather than the powered variety.

It comes as a set of 144 blades, so it is incredible value for money. Plus, because they are mainly intended for the jewelry industry, these blades are excellent for slicing through metal.

Each blade has a high TPI count, which means you get the smoothest finish possible. They range from 38 to 59 TPI. They are also pinless, and when used in conjunction with a saw with an adjustable frame, if the blade snaps, you can still use it no matter what the size.

For value alone, this blade set is a good choice, but if you are working with precious metals, you want precision and accuracy. Mistakes could cost you a lot of money.