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SNAPPER · 11-20-2007, 10:07 AM

I am cutting out a bunch of the snow flakes for gifts, 4 at a time, out of 1/4" plywood. I usually go through 2-3 olson blades, reg rev tooth. I just tried one of the new FD blades . I used only one of the new FD blades.
Happy Scrolling Holidays.

Dean

Dragon · 11-20-2007, 02:31 PM

FD are the only blades that I use. I never had great success with the Olson blades. Had bought them when I bought my first saw because I didn't know there were many brands out there. When I ran into problems Mike helped me out and sent me samples. Convinced me for sure.
Diane

I-saw · 11-20-2007, 11:08 PM

I've been going through up to 3 Olson pgt blades cutting my paper stack (less than an inch thick), both no.5 & no.7 blades.

Since switching to the FD blades (I buy them under the "Niqua Speed" name) the difference is amazing...one blade lasts for all of the cutting & is still not dulled that much by the end.

So much for Olson blades lasting alot longer.

knothead · 11-21-2007, 05:10 PM

I don't use anything but FD. They last so long I start to feel sorry for MIKE.
Tom

unixpro · 11-22-2007, 12:01 AM

I'm also a FD man. I've tried Pegasus, Olson, and other brands but nothing works for me like the FD-SR #3 or #5. Buy then by the gross.

Greenfield_Bob · 11-22-2007, 01:13 AM

Same for me on FD blades. They are the best I have ever used.

Bob

Plaquerd · 11-22-2007, 01:13 AM

Yes, what Bob said.
Dave

Minnesota scroller · 11-22-2007, 03:55 AM

Each to his own, but I still prefer Olson's. They may not stay sharp quite as long, but I find the thin ones break less frequently, but more important to me, I can make much sharper turns with these. They seem to be a bit more rigid. I think it all depends on what you're cutting. I only use flat blades and only do portrait style cuttings with some very tiny areas and many sharp turns.

Greenfield_Bob · 11-22-2007, 04:38 AM

I used Olson for the same reason as Mike, then I started using FD-PSR and I like them better.

Bob

hermit_scroller · 11-22-2007, 04:38 AM

Since Mike sent my sample pack, FD is the only blade I buy. The polar blades are the best for intarsia, at least for me.
Fran

11-20-2007, 10:07 AM	#1
SNAPPER Dino Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fergus Falls,MN Posts: 821	FD Blades I am cutting out a bunch of the snow flakes for gifts, 4 at a time, out of 1/4" plywood. I usually go through 2-3 olson blades, reg rev tooth. I just tried one of the new FD blades . I used only one of the new FD blades. Happy Scrolling Holidays. Dean

11-20-2007, 02:31 PM	#2
Dragon scroller and moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chertsey, Quebec, Canada Posts: 2,421	FD are the only blades that I use. I never had great success with the Olson blades. Had bought them when I bought my first saw because I didn't know there were many brands out there. When I ran into problems Mike helped me out and sent me samples. Convinced me for sure. Diane __________________ Dragon Owner of a Dewalt 788 PuffityDragon on AFSP

11-21-2007, 05:10 PM	#4
knothead Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ARIZONA Posts: 720	I don't use anything but FD. They last so long I start to feel sorry for MIKE. Tom __________________ Tom ___________________ America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. Abraham Lincoln

11-22-2007, 01:13 AM	#6
Greenfield_Bob Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 1,417	Same for me on FD blades. They are the best I have ever used. Bob __________________ Delta P-20 & Q-3 Ever notice that anyone going slower than you is an idiot, but anyone going faster than you is a maniac?

11-22-2007, 01:13 AM	#7
Plaquerd Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northwest New Jersey Posts: 1,371	Yes, what Bob said. Dave __________________ Dave "Tight's tight, too tight's broken" www.lakeviewscrollsawing.com

11-20-2007, 11:08 PM	#3
I-saw Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 143	I've been going through up to 3 Olson pgt blades cutting my paper stack (less than an inch thick), both no.5 & no.7 blades. Since switching to the FD blades (I buy them under the "Niqua Speed" name) the difference is amazing...one blade lasts for all of the cutting & is still not dulled that much by the end. So much for Olson blades lasting alot longer.

11-22-2007, 12:01 AM	#5
unixpro I need more weekend Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greater Seattle Area Posts: 615	I'm also a FD man. I've tried Pegasus, Olson, and other brands but nothing works for me like the FD-SR #3 or #5. Buy then by the gross.

11-22-2007, 03:55 AM	#8
Minnesota scroller Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SW MN Posts: 1,706	Each to his own, but I still prefer Olson's. They may not stay sharp quite as long, but I find the thin ones break less frequently, but more important to me, I can make much sharper turns with these. They seem to be a bit more rigid. I think it all depends on what you're cutting. I only use flat blades and only do portrait style cuttings with some very tiny areas and many sharp turns. __________________ Mike Making sawdust with a Dremel 1680. www.picturetrail.com/naturephotos

11-22-2007, 04:38 AM	#9
Greenfield_Bob Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 1,417	I used Olson for the same reason as Mike, then I started using FD-PSR and I like them better. Bob __________________ Delta P-20 & Q-3 Ever notice that anyone going slower than you is an idiot, but anyone going faster than you is a maniac?

11-22-2007, 04:38 AM	#10
hermit_scroller Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 34	Since Mike sent my sample pack, FD is the only blade I buy. The polar blades are the best for intarsia, at least for me. Fran

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