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PRODIAMANT scroll saw blades and fret saw blades are 130 mm (5-1/8") precision blades for hand fret saws and scroll saw frames, sold in 12-blade packs per size. Three families cover every workshop task: spiral scroll saw blades that cut in any direction without turning the workpiece, wood and plastic blades in sizes 0 (very fine) to 11 (extra coarse), and metal-cutting blades in sizes 0 to 7 for brass, copper, aluminum and thin steel.
Scroll saw blade sizes explained
Lower numbers mean finer teeth and tighter curves: size 0 and 1 for intricate fretwork, ornaments and model making; size 3 and 5 for general pattern cutting in 1/4" to 3/4" stock; size 7 and 11 for fast rough shaping in thick or hard wood. Spiral blades (sizes 1, 3, 5) are the choice for portrait and lettering work where you cannot rotate the piece.
Wood, plastic or metal?
Use the wood & plastic series for softwood, hardwood, plywood, MDF and acrylic. Switch to the metal series for non-ferrous metals and thin sheet steel – the hardened teeth stay sharp far longer than a wood blade forced through metal. All blades are made to German quality standards and are the same blades PRODIAMANT has supplied to craftsmen and hobbyists since 2012.
Every order leaves our U.S. warehouse within 24 hours on business days and typically arrives 2–5 business days later. Free shipping on every U.S. order, 30-day returns.
Wood, Metal or Plastic: Picking the Right Blade
Fret and scroll saw blade sizes run from 0 to 7. Lower numbers mean finer teeth: slower cuts, cleaner edges, tighter curves. Higher numbers mean coarser teeth that clear chips faster in thick stock. The working rules are simple:
- Thin plywood and veneer – fine blade, low number, light feed pressure.
- Thicker hardwood – coarser blade, higher number, so the gullets can clear the chips.
- Plastic – fine teeth and a slow feed rate, so the material cuts instead of melting.
- Metal – always a dedicated metal-cutting blade. Wood blades dull in a few strokes on brass or steel.
Pin-End vs. Plain-End Fit
Scroll saw blades come with two end types. Pin-end blades carry a small cross pin and hook into slotted holders. Plain-end blades are flat and clamp directly. PRODIAMANT blades are plain end, 130 mm long. Plain end is the standard for fretwork because the blade passes through small pilot holes for interior cuts and is available in much finer sizes. Most current scroll saws accept plain-end blades; some entry-level saws take pin-end only, and these blades will not fit those without a conversion clamp. Check your blade holder before ordering.
Spiral Blades for All-Direction Cutting
Spiral blades have teeth twisted around the full circumference of the blade, so they cut in every direction without turning the workpiece. That makes them the right choice for large panels that will not swing on the saw table, and for freehand pattern work with constant direction changes. The trade-off is real: a spiral blade leaves a wider kerf and a rougher edge than a flat blade. Use flat blades for clean straight lines and tight-tolerance work, spiral blades when freedom of movement matters more than edge finish.