opinions on blades, please - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

tomsteve · 10-20-2008, 01:40 PM

well, actually i started this thread as it looks like there hasnt been any activity innna while. i have another forum i joined for my motorcycle and one question that gets asked that starts a debate is which motor oil to use. so, i actually have the brand of blades i like to use, but would like to see what ya'll use as i am open to tryin new ones and seein how they work.

Maxster · 10-20-2008, 01:45 PM

as a beginner this would be of great help......

groverd · 10-20-2008, 02:19 PM

My primary blades are Flying Dutchman Ultra Reverse #1 and #3

Wood Dog · 10-20-2008, 02:27 PM

Welcome Maxster.......looking forward to some pictures of your posts.
Blade selection varies with members here, as do the kind of wood, thickness, and patterns you want to make.
I personally use Flying Dutchman blades.....Penguine Silver 2/0 for many of my projects.
I also use other types from the Flying Dutchman series, also Olson's Blades, and Pegas Blades.
If you wanted to spend some time at Rick Hutcheson's site for other info on scroll sawing, lathe work and just plain great information....go to Rick's Scrollsaw
For free patterns (donation welcomed) and more great information....go to Scrollsaw Workshop
Mainly though come back here often cause there is super great information with super great members here.....sponsored by a super great magazine ScrollSaw Woodworking & Crafts. You can subscribe to the magazine right from this site too!

Dragon · 10-20-2008, 02:33 PM

if you do a search on the board you will find the topic has come up many times and there are many opinions that have been posted before. Some people use more than one brand depending on what they are cutting.
Diane

SNAPPER · 10-21-2008, 06:49 AM

My faves are, Olson PGT & Mach. Flying Dutchman Ultra Reverse, Polar blades.
Dean

Bill Wilson · 10-22-2008, 11:54 AM

There have been some pretty lively discussions on this board regarding blade preference/brand loyalty. I think that for the most part, people try to steer clear of the controversy these days. The best advice I can offer regarding blades is to try several different brands and types. Blades are so specialized and projects so individual, without knowing all the details about the material, pattern, saw, etc., generalities aren't terribly useful. The other advice I would offer is to avoid retail outlets. The best deals on the best blades come from mail order/intenet suppliers. They are relatively cheap, so buying several kinds to try is affordable and easy.

Pajaro · 10-22-2008, 12:03 PM

I go along with Bill. Use the blades that work best for you. Trial and error is the best teacher when it comes to blades. Good luck and enjoy.

Rolf · 10-22-2008, 12:56 PM

I also agree with Bill, try different blades, but I will add this. Each blade has different characteristics so give them some time before you decide you don't like them. As you gain experience you will find that the blade you couldn't follow a line with as a newbie is now your favorite.
I have only had one blade that I have never been able to follow a line with and still can't.

10-20-2008, 02:27 PM	#4
Wood Dog Senior member--Absolutely Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MA USA Posts: 3,923	Welcome Maxster.......looking forward to some pictures of your posts. Blade selection varies with members here, as do the kind of wood, thickness, and patterns you want to make. I personally use Flying Dutchman blades.....Penguine Silver 2/0 for many of my projects. I also use other types from the Flying Dutchman series, also Olson's Blades, and Pegas Blades. If you wanted to spend some time at Rick Hutcheson's site for other info on scroll sawing, lathe work and just plain great information....go to Rick's Scrollsaw For free patterns (donation welcomed) and more great information....go to Scrollsaw Workshop Mainly though come back here often cause there is super great information with super great members here.....sponsored by a super great magazine ScrollSaw Woodworking & Crafts. You can subscribe to the magazine right from this site too! __________________ WD

10-20-2008, 02:33 PM	#5
Dragon scroller and moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chertsey, Quebec, Canada Posts: 2,529	if you do a search on the board you will find the topic has come up many times and there are many opinions that have been posted before. Some people use more than one brand depending on what they are cutting. Diane __________________ Dragon Owner of a Dewalt 788 PuffityDragon on AFSP

10-22-2008, 11:54 AM	#7
Bill Wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Butler, PA Posts: 699	There have been some pretty lively discussions on this board regarding blade preference/brand loyalty. I think that for the most part, people try to steer clear of the controversy these days. The best advice I can offer regarding blades is to try several different brands and types. Blades are so specialized and projects so individual, without knowing all the details about the material, pattern, saw, etc., generalities aren't terribly useful. The other advice I would offer is to avoid retail outlets. The best deals on the best blades come from mail order/intenet suppliers. They are relatively cheap, so buying several kinds to try is affordable and easy. __________________ Homer : "Oh, and how is education supposed to make me feel smarter. Besides, every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain."

10-22-2008, 12:03 PM	#8
Pajaro Going back to who I am. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: How can you have fun in a place where dogs aren't allowed. Posts: 2,125 Blog Entries: 1	I go along with Bill. Use the blades that work best for you. Trial and error is the best teacher when it comes to blades. Good luck and enjoy. __________________ Pájaro Pete Hombre del pájaro www.pajarostudiowns.com Member " Scrollsaw Association of the world " Excalibur EX-21 fanatic One of the Chosen few "If you play with things that can eat you, you're going to get eaten" (Tarzan) . "

10-22-2008, 12:56 PM	#9
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 3,092	I also agree with Bill, try different blades, but I will add this. Each blade has different characteristics so give them some time before you decide you don't like them. As you gain experience you will find that the blade you couldn't follow a line with as a newbie is now your favorite. I have only had one blade that I have never been able to follow a line with and still can't. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can" Proud Member of the Long Island Scrollsaw Association

10-20-2008, 01:40 PM	#1
tomsteve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 402	opinions on blades, please well, actually i started this thread as it looks like there hasnt been any activity innna while. i have another forum i joined for my motorcycle and one question that gets asked that starts a debate is which motor oil to use. so, i actually have the brand of blades i like to use, but would like to see what ya'll use as i am open to tryin new ones and seein how they work.

10-20-2008, 01:45 PM	#2
Maxster Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3	as a beginner this would be of great help......

10-20-2008, 02:19 PM	#3
groverd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: washington state Posts: 451	My primary blades are Flying Dutchman Ultra Reverse #1 and #3 __________________ Grover D RBI Hawk 226 and Dewalt 788 http://groverd.myphotoalbum.com/albums.php

10-21-2008, 06:49 AM	#6
SNAPPER Dino Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fergus Falls,MN Posts: 814	My faves are, Olson PGT & Mach. Flying Dutchman Ultra Reverse, Polar blades. Dean

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