Blades

[Gordster]

Has anyone ever used Vermont American scroll saw blades?

I have been using them because the store is close to me,but

between my delta acting up and breaking these blades,I am almost ready to crack.

[Dave Monk]

I bought some when I bought by first saw. They are crap. dave

[NC Scroller]

Run...Do not walk to you trash can and toss them. Stick with quality blades such as Flying Dutchman or Olson. Both are available through Wooden Teddy Bear and they ship to Canada.

[Tommy Johnson]

You can also find Flying Dutchman blades at Mikesworkshop.com

 The ship them very fast and the shipping is only $3.00

I have been using them for over 11 years now and don't try anything else!

[TripleJScroller]

Tommy,  Mike sold his business about a year ago to Wooden Teddy Bear.  You can still order blades through Mikesworkshop.com, but you are actually buying them from Wooden Teddy Bear.  The good news is that WTB seems to be upholding Mike's great service and speedy shipping.  At least that has been my experience with them so far.

 

Gordster, I agree with the others.  Throw those away and get you some Flying Dutchmen or Olson.  I've used both and they are both great blades and you can't go wrong with either.

 

Josh

[ike]

I used vermont blades years ago ( 10 years )and they were a decent blade at that time, I now get most of my blades from the wooden teddy bear good price and good service

[FranMike Harley]

I recently placed an order for new blades (FD) from WTB based on what I've read in this forum. They arrived in 3 days    Looks like I have a new supplier of blades 

 

Just one of the many great suggestions the fine folks here a SSV make on a daily basis to help all..

[WayneMahler]

I stay away from any of the big box store blades. They are junk. I order Flying Dutchmen Blades, you can get them through WTB and Mike's shop. Priced right and good blades.

[rjR]

My blade supplier is also an active sawer! here is a link to his web site!  Good service , decent prices and a very good guy too!

http://www.pozsgaidesigns.com/index.htm

[Denny Knappen]

I also ordered FD blades from WTB.  A nice advantage, you can mix blades for the gross price.

[ike]

marades has olson blades. that's the only big box store that doesn't sell jund for blades.

[Gordster]

Thanks folks for the info....I do get olson blades from Lee Valley tools, but

used those others because the store was near.There is another

store that will order Pegas blades, they seem like good blades also.

Looks like WTB is best option.

[amazingkevin]

Has anyone ever used Vermont American scroll saw blades?

I have been using them because the store is close to me,but

between my delta acting up and breaking these blades,I am almost ready to crack.

I've used them in my beginning scrolling days.The .016 blade was my main blade to use,cut fast and held up .I used then in deltas as that was my  machine of choice back then.When your delta wears out some it hammers the blades loose and then the tension is gone and the blades break almost upon start up.\ from the linking arm that connects the two arms in the back of the machine.No way of lubing them either.Many a happy year was had using these blades as i didn't know about computers then.

[crupiea]

I have been using Pegas blades lately.  I get them from bens scroll saw.

 

about the same price as fd with fast shipping.

 

 

I get them there as I need smaller drill bits- #73 and #74 and fd doesnt have them that small.

 

Also they have all the way down to 8/0 blades for super tiny work.

[LarryEA]

Yes, I used them when I first started... 10-15 years ago. 

A good all alround blade then.

Too expensive from the hardware store and Lowes to continue using them.

also, not a good selection.

[Young_Scroller]

I use olsen blades that menards sell, easier than ordering online

[Tommy Johnson]

Tommy,  Mike sold his business about a year ago to Wooden Teddy Bear.  You can still order blades through Mikesworkshop.com, but you are actually buying them from Wooden Teddy Bear.  The good news is that WTB seems to be upholding Mike's great service and speedy shipping.  At least that has been my experience with them so far.

 

Gordster, I agree with the others.  Throw those away and get you some Flying Dutchmen or Olson.  I've used both and they are both great blades and you can't go wrong with either.

 

Josh

Thanks for the info Josh, I knew Mike had sold but didn't realize it was to WTB. Interesting how they can get the blades to you pretty quick but slower on getting patterns to you! 

Tommy

[CharleyL]

One of the big problems that Delta had with their scroll saws about 15-18 years ago with the blade clamps was caused by the bolts that they used in the clamp. These bolts were too soft and would stretch and bend with use. As they bent, the clamps gradually reached the point where they wouldn't hold the blade end for any time at all. Examine the cross bolts in your blade clamps. If they have a curved shape and/or stretched threads replace them. A better harder bolt of the same size cures this blade clamping problem. My 1990's Delta Q3  40-650 saw had this problem and I talked to Delta about it shortly after buying the saw. Without hesitation they sent me new harder bolts and those new bolts are still in use in those blade clamps today. Replacing the bolts immediately cured the blade clamping problem. If you are having problems with your Delta saw blade clamps and your saw was made in the late 1990-2005 period, try replacing the clamp bolts. I'm certain that your blade clamping problems will be cured for a cost of less than $1.

 

Charley

[ubgoofy2003]

To be short & final, you can only scroll with quality blades for quality works. I have used only Flying Dutchman & never a complaint.  Good Scrolling to you.

[Lucky2]

Gordie, when I first started scrolling many years ago, I used Vermont American blades. That's all I had access to, they were a descent blade, and they did a good job for me. By chance I purchased several gross of different sized Olsen blades, I got them through E-bay. They were a better blades than the Vermont American blades were, but I had a dozen Flying Dutchman blades given to me to try. Well, I tried them, and I was hooked. I liked using them much more than the Olsen's. I found that for me they were a little easier to control, and another deciding factor was that Mike was there to answer questions. I still have a few gross of the Olsen's, and there is a couple of gross of Eberlie #2/0 blades left from the E-bay purchase. I had thought about selling them, but changed my mind. I think I'll use them to teach new scrollers with, they are great for that. Bottom line, I wouldn't be rushing out to buy AV blades, but, if I was in a pinch I would definitely use them.

Len