Flying Dutchman XL blades.

[stoney]

Just wondering if anyone has experience with FD XL blades.   I recently cut some of the compound or 3D deer ornaments and used some  Pegas MG #5 and #7 blades.   I cut some from red oak, white ash, and poplar.   I could cut one red oak or white ash ornament per blade.   I got a little more use when cutting the poplar.

The description of the design for FD XL blades seems to be similar to the Super Sharps in that they both have alternate teeth set in opposite directions.   Both blades are quite expensive but the FD XL's are considerably less than the Super Sharps.

Any input would be appreciated.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[dgman]

Hey Stoney, one thing to remember is using reverse tooth blade for thick wood is not recommend. The reverse teeth does not clear the saw dust causing excessive heat and wearing out the blade. The Pegas MG blades are a reverse tooth blade. I like to use FD Polar blades. They have a slight set to the teeth allowing for better saw dust clearing. 

I have no experience with the FD XL blades.

[Sycamore67]

I have not tried the FD XL blades but did a comparison that I posted between the FD Polar, Pegas Modified Geometry an d PS Woods Super Sharps.  I also did a test where I tested how far I could cut in 30 seconds in 1-1/4" thick red oak.  The Super Sharps were the best cutting blade.  I originally posted the exact results but someone said it was not an important test so I deleted it.

Even though the modified geometry blades have some reverse teeth, they still cut well in my testing and better than the FD Polar blades.

While the Super Sharps are significantly more expensive, they really cut well.  When I get a chance, I will have to try the FD XL blades.  

I appreciate people posting these blade comparison.  While everyone has a different machine and cuts differently, it is still good to have a good discussion about the differences.

[amazingkevin]

On 12/26/2017 at 7:40 PM, stoney said:

Just wondering if anyone has experience with FD XL blades.   I recently cut some of the compound or 3D deer ornaments and used some  Pegas MG #5 and #7 blades.   I cut some from red oak, white ash, and poplar.   I could cut one red oak or white ash ornament per blade.   I got a little more use when cutting the poplar.

The description of the design for FD XL blades seems to be similar to the Super Sharps in that they both have alternate teeth set in opposite directions.   Both blades are quite expensive but the FD XL's are considerably less than the Super Sharps.

Any input would be appreciated.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I have some somewhere ,never tryed them.I'm still using the blades the club members donated to me they didn't want.

[Sycamore67]

I just finished doing a test with several different #7 blades.  The FD-XL blade did not cut very well and the worst of the group I tested.  When I get time, I will post information about the test I ran, the blades and the results.