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Jim McDonald · 11-07-2009, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by handibunny

I have fallen in love with the FD ultra-reverse blades --wonderful cutting power, and slightly slimmer size--

I had been using the Penguin Silver blades and Mike suggested the ultra blades and I have to whole-heartedly agree with Carole--they are a superb blade for anyone with enough experience to handle an aggressive blade. If you're a little unsure of yourself, stick with the Penguins and they will help you learn.

Never had a bad FD blade, just some that seem to have a certain "specialness" to them.

Gary W. · 11-08-2009, 12:43 AM

I too love FD blades. In addition dealing with Mike is a pleasure.
Gary

Hoo 55 · 11-08-2009, 07:18 AM

Ditto to all comments. The FD blades are the best I have found and Mike's customer service (and blade knowledge) is without equal.

Barry

ubgoofy2003 · 11-08-2009, 03:33 PM

I haven't tried the Ultra blades yet, so, can't say anything about them. But, I know the FD blades are really great. I think the use of the Silver reverse is like using a "used" blade where you don't want it to be as aggressive. Just a thought. I really haven't tried anything, other than the FD blades, so that's how good they are.
Perk

sandy · 11-08-2009, 04:11 PM

I live in the UK and order blades from Mike they take about 5 days to get here and I am very happy with them I can cut at speed and my cutting has improved,

Okie_Arkie_Wood_Cutter · 11-08-2009, 04:21 PM

I buy nothing but FD blades. I use the penguin silver blades. You guys remember the old safety slogan that "speed kills". Well in my case speed makes waste. LOL Go MIKE Go....!!!!!!

Jim McDonald · 11-09-2009, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Okie_Arkie_Wood_Cutter

Well in my case speed makes waste.

I have to have something beside fret cut outs to put in the burn bucket!

Crank up the speed, put the blade in upside down, loosen the tension a bit, get all liquored up and make some firewood! (Oh yeah, make sure the table is about 2 degrees off square--just to make sure)

Did I miss any "no-nos"?

11-08-2009, 12:43 AM	#12
Gary W. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Point Blank, Texas Posts: 44	I too love FD blades. In addition dealing with Mike is a pleasure. Gary __________________ I yam what I yam and that's all what I yam. Popeye the Sailor Man

11-08-2009, 04:21 PM	#16
Okie_Arkie_Wood_Cutter Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: SouthWest Arkansas Posts: 402	I buy nothing but FD blades. I use the penguin silver blades. You guys remember the old safety slogan that "speed kills". Well in my case speed makes waste. LOL Go MIKE Go....!!!!!! __________________ You can take the boy out of the hill country, but you can not take the hill country out of the boy. Okie's Cuttings and Patterns http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/bb24/okiearkie/ darrell, the okiearkie

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11-08-2009, 07:18 AM	#13
Hoo 55 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SW - VA Posts: 49	Ditto to all comments. The FD blades are the best I have found and Mike's customer service (and blade knowledge) is without equal. Barry

11-08-2009, 03:33 PM	#14
ubgoofy2003 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 490	I haven't tried the Ultra blades yet, so, can't say anything about them. But, I know the FD blades are really great. I think the use of the Silver reverse is like using a "used" blade where you don't want it to be as aggressive. Just a thought. I really haven't tried anything, other than the FD blades, so that's how good they are. Perk

11-08-2009, 04:11 PM	#15
sandy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Wales in the UK Posts: 19	I live in the UK and order blades from Mike they take about 5 days to get here and I am very happy with them I can cut at speed and my cutting has improved,