Q: What size fret saw blade should I use for fine marquetry work?
The finest #2/0 blade suits marquetry and other delicate work, while heavier blades like #7 or #9 handle material up to 2" thick.
02T1020 - Doz #2/0 Wood Fret Blades
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These 5" blades are suitable for fret saws or power scroll saws.
The skip-tooth pattern gives good chip clearance and a fast rate of cut. They can be used for cutting plastic, tagua, bone, and hard rubber as well as wood. Sizes range from #2/0 for marquetry or similar fine work, to #9 for cutting thicker material up to 2". It is useful to have all styles on hand.
Sold in packages of 12.
The finest #2/0 blade suits marquetry and other delicate work, while heavier blades like #7 or #9 handle material up to 2" thick.
These fret saw blades cut wood, plastic, tagua, bone and hard rubber cleanly, thanks to a skip-tooth pattern that clears chips for a fast cut.
Yes, the 5" blades fit both a hand fret saw and a powered scroll saw, so the same blade works either way.
| Dimensions | 5" long (all sizes); #2/0: 30 tpi, 0.009" × 0.025"; #1: 25 tpi, 0.012" × 0.025"; #3: 18 tpi, 0.013" × 0.030"; #5: 16 tpi, 0.015" × 0.040"; #7: 14 tpi, 0.018" × 0.045"; #9: 14 tpi, 0.020" × 0.053" |
| Compatibility | Fits standard hand fret saws and powered scroll saws |
| Includes | Fret saw / scroll saw blades (one size per pack) |
| Package Quantity | Pack of 12 |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |

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Fret-Saw/Scroll Saw Blades
These 5" blades are suitable for fret saws or power scroll saws.
The skip-tooth pattern gives good chip clearance and a fast rate of cut. They can be used for cutting plastic, tagua, bone, and hard rubber as well as wood. Sizes range from #2/0 for marquetry or similar fine work, to #9 for cutting thicker material up to 2". It is useful to have all styles on hand.
Sold in packages of 12.
Choose an option to view item availability.
Choose an option to view item availability.
Choose an option to view item availability.