Rockytime Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 Not really. Just my experience with an Olson #7 Skip Tooth blade. I'm cutting 1/2" poplar. That blade chews through lumber like an alligator on a cadaver. I'm not posting this as an endorsement just what I observed. Lots of fun experimenting with blades. SCROLLSAW703 and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 I'll def keep that in mind!!! I do prefer Olson blades..... SCROLLSAW703 and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 Glad to hear your playing and learning Les. OCtoolguy and SCROLLSAW703 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 I tried my Pagas saw blades on my Eiffel Tower and the first time I used them, I did not like them because they were too aggressive for my liking, However do to my lack of blade supply, I resorted back to them and I think they are going to be my "go to blades" now.. I am not sure if anyone really figures out the scroll saw blade. Dick heppnerguy SCROLLSAW703 and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 So many blades, so little time. SAD! heppnerguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredfret Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 Try using the 0.100 in heavy duty blade from Olson. I used it for some 2" stock prep, cutting to length and width. Cut fine but no way could it cut anything that had curves. Fredfret SCROLLSAW703 and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 Anybody tried the blades from PS Wood? I know they are expensive but from what I hear, they cut very well and are very sharp. R SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry1939 Posted May 24, 2018 Report Share Posted May 24, 2018 On Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 4:55 PM, Rockytime said: Not really. Just my experience with an Olson #7 Skip Tooth blade. I'm cutting 1/2" poplar. That blade chews through lumber like an alligator on a cadaver. I'm not posting this as an endorsement just what I observed. Lots of fun experimenting with blades. Tell us how you know about alligators eating cadavers. Inquiring minds want to know. jerry SCROLLSAW703 and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted May 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 Shucks, I watch Swamp People on the History channel and here is the cadaver. OCtoolguy and SCROLLSAW703 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCROLLSAW703 Posted May 25, 2018 Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 (edited) I've got some #9 blades Rocky that'd take a fair piece of your finger if'n ya got it in the way of the blade. They are a perty fierce blade. I don't use them to often. Just for sizin' a project & cuttin' thick hard wood. The interestin' part about blades like that Mr. Rocky is a couple dozen last a long time.:) It's good to hear you're tryin' numerous sizes & types of blades, Sir. Sometimes it's kinda fun to take a break from the seriousness of things & try different blades, different breeds of blades, thickness & tooth setting, just for the experience, & to see for ourselves just exactly what tickles our fancy. Dependin' on what sort of projects your interests are centered around, thickness of wood ya prefer, species of wood, all these things, imo, determine your choice of blades you keep in your arsenal. I'm interested to hear what your go to blade is, Rocky.:) How are ya likin' your Hawk, Sir? Edited May 25, 2018 by SCROLLSAW703 heppnerguy and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted May 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2018 9 hours ago, SCROLLSAW703 said: I've got some #9 blades Rocky that'd take a fair piece of your finger if'n ya got it in the way of the blade. They are a perty fierce blade. I don't use them to often. Just for sizin' a project & cuttin' thick hard wood. The interestin' part about blades like that Mr. Rocky is a couple dozen last a long time.:) It's good to hear you're tryin' numerous sizes & types of blades, Sir. Sometimes it's kinda fun to take a break from the seriousness of things & try different blades, different breeds of blades, thickness & tooth setting, just for the experience, & to see for ourselves just exactly what tickles our fancy. Dependin' on what sort of projects your interests are centered around, thickness of wood ya prefer, species of wood, all these things, imo, determine your choice of blades you keep in your arsenal. I'm interested to hear what your go to blade is, Rocky.:) How are ya likin' your Hawk, Sir? Ahh, the Hawk. It is great. I love the saw. Like goin' from a Yugo to a Lamborghini. My Ryobi to a Hawk. Wonderful machines. I am now cutting the Case logo from 3/4" MDF. I had the pattern resized 195% to 16" tall. Don't know how I'll paint it but will find someone to do it for me. SCROLLSAW703 and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCROLLSAW703 Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 (edited) that's great, rocky! i'm happy to hear you're enjoyin' your Hawk! They're the Cadillac of saws, imo. I hope you get years of service & enjoyment from it, my friend! Welcome to the Hawk family! Edited May 26, 2018 by SCROLLSAW703 OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCROLLSAW703 Posted May 26, 2018 Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 Rocky, ya don't mind me askin', Sir, what was your reason for pickin' MDF for this project? Any special reasoning? Just curious. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted May 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2018 14 hours ago, SCROLLSAW703 said: Rocky, ya don't mind me askin', Sir, what was your reason for pickin' MDF for this project? Any special reasoning? Just curious. Hi Brad. I used it because I had a piece that fit. I was too lazy to go to Lowe's for poplar or pine. I can't afford buying hardwoods. I could go to Woodcraft and get wood but I don't cut anything that requires fine woods. I just cut for my own amusement. I'll never use MDF again, OCtoolguy and SCROLLSAW703 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted May 27, 2018 Report Share Posted May 27, 2018 22 hours ago, Rockytime said: Hi Brad. I used it because I had a piece that fit. I was too lazy to go to Lowe's for poplar or pine. I can't afford buying hardwoods. I could go to Woodcraft and get wood but I don't cut anything that requires fine woods. I just cut for my own amusement. I'll never use MDF again, I use MDF for some of my jigs but nothing much else. Like some have said, too much dust and they can be damaged too easily. I tend to drop stuff and MDF corners don't do well when that happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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