Blades (Yes once again)

[Mark SW]

Has anyone tried or use the Pegas brand of blades?

If so you honest thoughts. They are less inexpensive (cheaper) than Olson or Flying Dutchman but there again a stamped blade is a stamped blade is it not?

Mark 

[Scrappile]

I have tried them once.  i purchased a sample pack a while back.  Tried a few and was not impressed, but they cut, did their job.  It was not enough of a test to say much good or bad.  The problem for me is I have used FD blades so long now that I would have to get use to any other brand, by using them for sometime.  I do not know if all "stamped" blades are the same, but I doubt they are.  The way they are process, material used, and tolerances must play some part in it.  I do know that some I have had that I bought at the big box stores, were not the same, last as long or cut as clean as FD blades. 

[Lucky2]

I've never tried them.

Len

[ike]

I have bought a pack a while back and wasn't impressed with them, 
they were-only about 10 cent cheaper per blade then olson's blades. you can't buy much for a dime.

Edited August 27, 2016 by ike

[Scrappile]

Ike, was that 10 cent per blade or 10 cents per dozen cheaper.  10 cents per blade would add up quickly as many blades as I go through.....

[Mark SW]

As far as cheaper a dozen Olson blades at the local Woodcrafters goes for $5.00 while the Pegas can be had for $3.60 a dozen each same size.

[Gonzo]

Pegas modified geometry #3 and modified geometry #5 are my go to blades. I seem to have better control using them vs the Flying Dutchman, (though I do like FD blades). The modified geometry #5 works very well for me when compound cutting. I use both the #3 and #5 when doing fret work.

I stock up on them when Woodcraft runs their coupons.

[ike]

It was about 1o cent a blade but the Pegas didn't last nearly as long as the Olson's,.. I go thru about 3 doz. a week $3.60 saved with Pegas blades. Not worth it to me,

IKE

[Jim Finn]

I have used flying Dutchman blades for years.  I like them.  I decided to try Olsen blades and also like them.  The Olsen blades, I have, do last a lot longer than the Flying Dutchman blades do.  I use #5 blades.

[Denny Knappen]

I use FD blades and buy them by the gross.  The last time I bought, they were less than $3 per dozen including shipping.

[nrscroller]

I got them when Bens workshop was going and I used the FD puzzle blades for years for making ornaments and small things. I tried the pegas blades of about the same size and I find them a lot better because they are skip tooth with the blades more open to avoid the clumping up with junk wood. I make most of my stuff with 1/8 bb plywood. I then ordered a gross of them from somewhere else.  The name I can't remember right now. But I am impressed

nrscroller

[amazingkevin]

I can cut for hours on a flying duchman's blade all the others i've tryied don't come close to that

[Debi Shipman]

I was amazed at the difference in prices on some blades.  Most seem to prefer the FD. I could get a dozen FD #3 spirals for around 3.00 a dozen on line (before shipping).  My local hardware store carries Olsen and #3 spirals were 8.99 a dozen.  I guess it depends on how long they last and is the price reflective of quality or supply and demand.  (I know that's probably a drop in the bucket for most people, but around here it's groceries)   

[SCROLLSAW703]

WOW!!!! $8.99/dozen at your local hardware store? I don't know where in Kansas you're at, boss, but sounds to me like you should do some online research, & find a different place to buy your blades. Even in an emergency, I wouldn't pay that! I live in NW Kansas, & buy all my blades from wooden teddy bear. Have for years. I get most of my patterns from them, too. I use FD & Olson blades both, & have my preferences of each. I keep around 30 different types & sizes of blades on hand. Every project requires more than one type & size of blade, usually. You'll find the deeper you get into scrolling, the more prefrances you'll acquire. Pegas blades has a few sizes & types that are ok, but not my favorites. Most of my projects are 3/8" to 1/2" material. My go to blade is the FD #3 polar blade, or the Olson #4 skip tooth. Fretwork & such I'll use the FD #1 blade. They cut a long time, & give no issues. I use rough sawn lumber in all my projects, too. Which has a tendancy to work blades harder. Even in cherry, which burns easily, I don't have that issue. It's your money, friend.

Edited August 28, 2016 by SCROLLSAW703

[Sparkey]

I bought some at Woodcraft and didn't care for them. They didn't last as long as FD and they broke more often.

[Debi Shipman]

WOW!!!! $8.99/dozen at your local hardware store? I don't know where in Kansas you're at, boss, but sounds to me like you should do some online research, & find a different place to buy your blades. Even in an emergency, I wouldn't pay that! I live in NW Kansas, & buy all my blades from wooden teddy bear. Have for years. I get most of my patterns from them, too. I use FD & Olson blades both, & have my preferences of each. I keep around 30 different types & sizes of blades on hand. Every project requires more than one type & size of blade, usually. You'll find the deeper you get into scrolling, the more prefrances you'll acquire. Pegas blades has a few sizes & types that are ok, but not my favorites. Most of my projects are 3/8" to 1/2" material. My go to blade is the FD #3 polar blade, or the Olson #4 skip tooth. Fretwork & such I'll use the FD #1 blade. They cut a long time, & give no issues. I use rough sawn lumber in all my projects, too. Which has a tendancy to work blades harder. Even in cherry, which burns easily, I don't have that issue. It's your money, friend.

I live in Junction City.  The hardware store carries about 5 different plain blades and 2 pin.  They range from 4.99 to 8.99.  The first three employees there didn't even know what a scroll saw was... they had to call in the assistant manager. lol  I really do need to do some online research.  

[redwine]

The only Pegas  blades that I will use are the #5 & #7 modified geometry and than only for compound cutting. For me they work much better than any of the skip tooth blades I have tried. They seem to go around curves much easier than other types and not taper that I have trouble with FD ultras.  Just my opinion, take it for what its worth.

Erv

[fredfret]

Debinoz,

Bushton mfr carries many different size blades including Olson, FD and Pegas/pike. Lookup Hawkwoodworking. Or come to the State fair they will be just outside the Domestic Arts building with saws, blades etc. I am NOT employed by them just a supporter of good people producing a good product here in the US.

Fredfret

Wichita, Ks