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Jim McDonald · 05-08-2009, 03:46 AM

..have that "special" blade that was so good that you really hated to see it go?

Chucked up a Flying Dutchman #5 Ultra Reverse this evening that must have had some magic in it. It did everything I asked with no chattering, wandering, ends stayed straight despite numerous hole changes and the only thing it asked for was more 3/4" oak to turn to sawdust. Never complained about the tension and cut true from the first stroke to the last

Not to get overdramatic, but that little blade gave it's all in the pursuit of the pattern. Finally got to the point (about 45 minutes of good hard sawing) that I felt the pressure starting to build in my hands and wrists, so I retired the guy and found his semi ill-tempered cousin lurking in the tube--from the same order. Then it got dark and started to thunder, so I haven't had much chance to tame the new blade.

JohnB · 05-08-2009, 04:06 AM

G'day Jim,
It's funny how that happens eh.
Sometimes, very occasionally, a blade just seems to do what it's asked to with no complaints.
You feel like taking the little bloke out and sharpening him to give him a new lease on life.

scrollpup · 05-08-2009, 05:36 AM

Awww , Ya'll are bringing a tear to my eye (LOL).But that is weird how you can seem to cut forever on one blade,then change out and SNAP!! Its gone on your second or third thread.I thought maybe it was just me...

Jerry C

Mick Walker · 05-08-2009, 05:19 PM

I find that blades from the same package, some seem to last for a long time and others get dull way too fast.

jerrog · 05-08-2009, 07:38 PM

Glad to hear that happens to you guys also--I thought I was imagining things. Hehe
Jerry

minowevie · 05-09-2009, 12:49 AM

I have to tell you. I just love that blade also. but when I called it Ultra, Mike game me. well never mind, it must have been a miss read. they are some of the best blades I have ever used. have you tryed turning them around. not bad. your friend Evie Oh PS. not the revers

ncsealeveler · 05-09-2009, 11:18 PM

I had a similar blade cooperate like that yesterday cutting 1" walnut.It cut forever and never wondered around like a lost child and ever cut was perfect.Then the next blade must of had a gremlin and it went off on its own way and forgot I was trying to help it take a straight and true path.I just cut off saw and went inside.Tony

Band Saw Box · 05-10-2009, 01:32 AM

You are on the mark with this post. I have so many of the FD blades I use last and last and made the tightest turnes wiht out fail. I've found I have had best cutting with his polar blades at times.

Anneh · 05-10-2009, 12:35 PM

Hi all,
I just got 2 samples of the ultra reverse FD #5 from Mike and I absolutely love it. Like ya'l said - it was like the energizer bunny! I've already sent an order off to Mike. I don't think anyone can go wrong with it.
Just my pennies worth!
Anne

tony coleman · 05-12-2009, 04:55 PM

got too get some of these ultras.see what all the magic is all about.LOL

05-08-2009, 03:46 AM	#1
Jim McDonald Workin' for the Weekend Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: On the Other Side of the Monitor Posts: 882 Blog Entries: 6	Did You Ever... ..have that "special" blade that was so good that you really hated to see it go? Chucked up a Flying Dutchman #5 Ultra Reverse this evening that must have had some magic in it. It did everything I asked with no chattering, wandering, ends stayed straight despite numerous hole changes and the only thing it asked for was more 3/4" oak to turn to sawdust. Never complained about the tension and cut true from the first stroke to the last Not to get overdramatic, but that little blade gave it's all in the pursuit of the pattern. Finally got to the point (about 45 minutes of good hard sawing) that I felt the pressure starting to build in my hands and wrists, so I retired the guy and found his semi ill-tempered cousin lurking in the tube--from the same order. Then it got dark and started to thunder, so I haven't had much chance to tame the new blade. __________________ Jim There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness". "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

05-08-2009, 04:06 AM	#2
JohnB 1 Tin Soldier Rides Away Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 4,807	G'day Jim, It's funny how that happens eh. Sometimes, very occasionally, a blade just seems to do what it's asked to with no complaints. You feel like taking the little bloke out and sharpening him to give him a new lease on life. __________________ Regards John "The Golden Mile" “God bless America. God save the Queen. God defend New Zealand and thank Christ for Australia.” - Russell Crowe Some of my Stuff Retired Medically Unfit WA Police Officers

05-08-2009, 05:36 AM	#3
scrollpup Avatar by Casey Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hot Springs,Arkansas Posts: 1,680	Awww , Ya'll are bringing a tear to my eye (LOL).But that is weird how you can seem to cut forever on one blade,then change out and SNAP!! Its gone on your second or third thread.I thought maybe it was just me... Jerry C __________________ Two wrongs don't make a right....they just even the score...

05-08-2009, 05:19 PM	#4
Mick Walker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 1,310	I find that blades from the same package, some seem to last for a long time and others get dull way too fast. __________________ Mick, - Delta P-20 The future ain't what it used to be.

05-10-2009, 01:32 AM	#8
Band Saw Box World's Greatest Scroller Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 980	You are on the mark with this post. I have so many of the FD blades I use last and last and made the tightest turnes wiht out fail. I've found I have had best cutting with his polar blades at times. __________________ : Dan US Navy PR1 (Ret) To all who serve or have served, Thank you Well I am the worlds greatest scroller at my house.

05-08-2009, 07:38 PM	#5
jerrog Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 83	Glad to hear that happens to you guys also--I thought I was imagining things. Hehe Jerry

05-09-2009, 12:49 AM	#6
minowevie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 6,398	I have to tell you. I just love that blade also. but when I called it Ultra, Mike game me. well never mind, it must have been a miss read. they are some of the best blades I have ever used. have you tryed turning them around. not bad. your friend Evie Oh PS. not the revers

05-09-2009, 11:18 PM	#7
ncsealeveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sea Level NC Posts: 256	I had a similar blade cooperate like that yesterday cutting 1" walnut.It cut forever and never wondered around like a lost child and ever cut was perfect.Then the next blade must of had a gremlin and it went off on its own way and forgot I was trying to help it take a straight and true path.I just cut off saw and went inside.Tony

05-10-2009, 12:35 PM	#9
Anneh Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 346	Hi all, I just got 2 samples of the ultra reverse FD #5 from Mike and I absolutely love it. Like ya'l said - it was like the energizer bunny! I've already sent an order off to Mike. I don't think anyone can go wrong with it. Just my pennies worth! Anne __________________ Anneh

05-12-2009, 04:55 PM	#10
tony coleman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: ireland Posts: 653	got too get some of these ultras.see what all the magic is all about.LOL __________________ lets make plenty of sawdust and have fun doing it http://www.customcutz4you.webs.com/

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