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Gill · 10-20-2005, 02:48 PM

What's your favourite scroll saw blade?

CanadianScroller · 10-20-2005, 02:53 PM

One thats sharp and cuts straight!
Honestly I guess it depends on what you are cutting.
I do like the FD blades and the service I get from both Mike at FD and Mike in Naniamo. I can't comment on a lot of the others.
I have used D and B with some success. I have used Sawbird, I did like those.
I am not crazy about the blades that come in a red packet. They are not very aggressive.
My comment would be try them all, and choose wisely!

Jediscroller · 10-20-2005, 06:03 PM

Tough one to vote on as there's so many others out there that aren't listed. I pretty much use FD's for almost everything, but I also have Olsons that came with my saw and they work well enough. My understanding is that Pegas are comparable to the FD's but I haven't tried these yet. I'm also curious about the ones Judy Gale Roberts sells but I haven't tried those yet.
It would only be fair to pick a favorite of the types you've used, between Olsons and FD's I prefer the FD's.

Kevin

Gill · 10-20-2005, 06:24 PM

Like you, Kevin, I haven't tried all the blades that are available - give me time

. Of those I have tried, I really like the Olson for general purpose cutting but as the cuts get finer I gravitate towards the FD blades. I really like the FD puzzle blades.

I haven't tried any brand of spiral blades yet. Perhaps I really ought to, just for the sake of experience, but I'm happy with the flats I normally use.

Gill

Greenfield_Bob · 10-20-2005, 07:10 PM

FD blades are about the only ones I use, sometimes I use Olson 2/0 but that is it.

Bob

gmackay · 10-20-2005, 09:57 PM

I have used Olsons and really like their thick wood blade for cutting stock that is between 1" to 2" thick. I tried many of the RBI that came with that scroll saw and they cut like the Olsons. Pegas blades cut really good, last a long time, but,
they seem to be expensive. My favorite blades are still the Flying Dutchman's.

lucky788scroller · 10-21-2005, 04:19 AM

I like the FD two-way cuts,main blade for me,in a #5,but for spirals,Olsen #2/0 or plexi... #3 or #5 FD Polar

oaklysawyer · 10-21-2005, 07:01 AM

For me Olson best spirals. Pegas flat ones best for longest life and sharpness and quality of cut. FD good for cheaper blades. As far as poll goes bottom one that says
Depends on what sort of project I am working on.
Covers the question best for most scrollers.
Fred

BobD · 10-21-2005, 01:54 PM

I love the new FD spirals. They cut smoother and easier, and are a lot easier to control than other spirals I've tried.

Bob

10-21-2005, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gill

What's your favourite scroll saw blade?

The one's that have automatic drive (stay on line no matter what the driver does).

FD is my favorite, but when I run out and can't spend alot on a big shipment from Mike, I resort to Olson from Sears or the Hardwood Store ( http://www.thehardwoodstore.com/ ).

View Poll Results: What's your favorite scroll saw blade?
Flying Dutchman	34	66.67%
Pegas	4	7.84%
Hegner	0	0%
Olsen	7	13.73%
Other	1	1.96%
I don't have a favorite - they're all much the same	1	1.96%
It depends what sort of project I'm working on	4	7.84%
Voters: 51. You may not vote on this poll

10-20-2005, 02:48 PM	#1
Gill Fallen Angel Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,625	Scroll Saw Blades What's your favourite scroll saw blade?

10-21-2005, 04:19 AM	#7
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	poll I like the FD two-way cuts,main blade for me,in a #5,but for spirals,Olsen #2/0 or plexi... #3 or #5 FD Polar

10-21-2005, 07:01 AM	#8
oaklysawyer Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: AZ, USA Posts: 57	For me Olson best spirals. Pegas flat ones best for longest life and sharpness and quality of cut. FD good for cheaper blades. As far as poll goes bottom one that says Depends on what sort of project I am working on. Covers the question best for most scrollers. Fred Last edited by oaklysawyer; 10-21-2005 at 09:03 AM.

10-21-2005, 01:54 PM	#9
BobD Technical Editor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lebanon, Pa Posts: 3,051 Blog Entries: 2	I love the new FD spirals. They cut smoother and easier, and are a lot easier to control than other spirals I've tried. Bob __________________ www.WoodCarvingIllustrated.com www.FoxChapelPublishing.com www.ScrollSawer.com Shopsmith, Hawk G4

10-20-2005, 02:53 PM	#2
CanadianScroller Moderator CUT IT OUT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,937 Blog Entries: 12	One thats sharp and cuts straight! Honestly I guess it depends on what you are cutting. I do like the FD blades and the service I get from both Mike at FD and Mike in Naniamo. I can't comment on a lot of the others. I have used D and B with some success. I have used Sawbird, I did like those. I am not crazy about the blades that come in a red packet. They are not very aggressive. My comment would be try them all, and choose wisely! __________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net." Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21

10-20-2005, 06:03 PM	#3
Jediscroller American Crafstman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Galaxy far, far away Posts: 3,174 Blog Entries: 5	Tough one to vote on as there's so many others out there that aren't listed. I pretty much use FD's for almost everything, but I also have Olsons that came with my saw and they work well enough. My understanding is that Pegas are comparable to the FD's but I haven't tried these yet. I'm also curious about the ones Judy Gale Roberts sells but I haven't tried those yet. It would only be fair to pick a favorite of the types you've used, between Olsons and FD's I prefer the FD's. Kevin

10-20-2005, 06:24 PM	#4
Gill Fallen Angel Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,625	Like you, Kevin, I haven't tried all the blades that are available - give me time . Of those I have tried, I really like the Olson for general purpose cutting but as the cuts get finer I gravitate towards the FD blades. I really like the FD puzzle blades. I haven't tried any brand of spiral blades yet. Perhaps I really ought to, just for the sake of experience, but I'm happy with the flats I normally use. Gill

10-20-2005, 07:10 PM	#5
Greenfield_Bob Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 1,417	FD blades are about the only ones I use, sometimes I use Olson 2/0 but that is it. 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?

10-20-2005, 09:57 PM	#6
gmackay Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Posts: 69	I have used Olsons and really like their thick wood blade for cutting stock that is between 1" to 2" thick. I tried many of the RBI that came with that scroll saw and they cut like the Olsons. Pegas blades cut really good, last a long time, but, they seem to be expensive. My favorite blades are still the Flying Dutchman's.

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