Choosing the Best Scroll Saw Blade Sizes Chart for Your Projects

Using a scroll saw blade sizes chart is the easiest way to figure out which teeth-per-inch count matches the thickness of the wood you're working on. If you've ever tried to force a tiny #2/0 blade through an inch of oak, you know exactly why these charts exist. You end up with a snapped blade, a scorched line of wood, and a lot of frustration. On the flip side, using a massive #12 blade on a delicate piece of 1/8-inch birch plywood is a recipe for a jagged, splintered mess. Finding that "Goldilocks" zone is what makes scrolling actually fun instead of a chore. ...

May 11, 2026 · 7 min · Shela Oja