Most scroll saw owners are familiar with the plastic sanding devices which can be installed instead of the blade. Tired of laying out $10 for a package of four, I found an alternative at the local drug store ... emery boards for nail care. I cut them to the right length, leaving the ends square, and extend the slot in the throat plate to accommodate them. This only works on scroll saws with pinless blades.
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