Tip: Inexpensive replacements for Microlux Brand Jigsaws and Cross (Gourd) saws!
Instead of the regular replacement blades, you can also use scroll saw blades in the Microlux mini jig saws (regular flat plate saw and the cross saw ball foot). The Olson 45000 saw blade is a high quality blade that works well as an alternative, and these saw blades will cost a fraction of the microlux blades.
Simply clip the blades to the approriate length (approximately one inch, or you can even make them just a bit longer) with a pair of heavy wire cutters. Alternatively, cut them with a small stone cutoff wheel mounted in a Dremel tool - (these are the small stone discs that are found in almost every kit, and they are used in conjunction with a mandrel.) *Be sure to wear safety glasses when cutting the blades! You should get several mini blades from one scroll saw blade.
*I have not found a good substitute for the larger blades used in other brands of saws - scroll saw blades are too thin for for use in the Proxxon, Minicraft and Caning Shop Gourd Saws.
