ike Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 I just started using pegas blades and the wear time on 1/4 BB ply is about 1+ hour but on 3/4 pine it is about I got 20 minuts and they were shot. I had used olson blades for a long time and the wear time was a lot higher the same speed. pegas blades are LOT smother running and I was almost sold on them. IKE OCtoolguy, SCROLLSAW703 and lawson56 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted July 20, 2019 Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 4 hours ago, ike said: I just started using pegas blades and the wear time on 1/4 BB ply is about 1+ hour but on 3/4 pine it is about I got 20 minuts and they were shot. I had used olson blades for a long time and the wear time was a lot higher the same speed. pegas blades are LOT smother running and I was almost sold on them. IKE What Olsen blades do you run? I've had just the opposite.. the Pegas last a lot longer than the others I've used.. I will say they don't like heat.. so if you're running a pretty fast saw speed.. they'll dull quicker.. I don't have this issue on my Excalibur.. but I do on the DeWalt and Hawk but these two saws have a faster running speed.. i have to turn it down some for these two saws.. Another thing too.. They do cut straighter than most the other blades.. and when I first tried them I kept pushing sort of more on the side of the blade as I was used to the couple of degrees off that most blades have.. so by doing that I was creating a little more heat with them.. OCtoolguy and SCROLLSAW703 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted July 20, 2019 Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 7 minutes ago, kmmcrafts said: What Olsen blades do you run? I've had just the opposite.. the Pegas last a lot longer than the others I've used.. I will say they don't like heat.. so if you're running a pretty fast saw speed.. they'll dull quicker.. I don't have this issue on my Excalibur.. but I do on the DeWalt and Hawk but these two saws have a faster running speed.. i have to turn it down some for these two saws.. Another thing too.. They do cut straighter than most the other blades.. and when I first tried them I kept pushing sort of more on the side of the blade as I was used to the couple of degrees off that most blades have.. so by doing that I was creating a little more heat with them.. Kevin, I had the exact same experience. But, in reverse. I was used to using Pegas #5 blades and for some unknown reason, I decided to try some FD blades. All of a sudden I couldn't keep them going straight. I had to really push to one side to stay on the line. I love me some PEGAS! SCROLLSAW703 and kmmcrafts 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted July 20, 2019 Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 36 minutes ago, octoolguy said: Kevin, I had the exact same experience. But, in reverse. I was used to using Pegas #5 blades and for some unknown reason, I decided to try some FD blades. All of a sudden I couldn't keep them going straight. I had to really push to one side to stay on the line. I love me some PEGAS! I change it up all the time like that... gives me something challenging to do and keeps me in tune with all the different blades..LOL.. I used FD blades for a good 12 + years so I adjust in just a few seconds after switching back from the Pegas.. I do this because I do like to be well versed in being able to use about any blade thrown my way.. SCROLLSAW703 and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted July 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 I will try slowing down until l I get it right;t then decide what brand I will run Thanks for your input IKE SCROLLSAW703, OCtoolguy and kmmcrafts 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted July 20, 2019 Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 I just started using the Shark Blades,I haven't been using them that long,but so far I am really impressed.I like the length of time they last,cutting 1/4 luon,The smooth way they cut. OCtoolguy, Roberta Moreton and SCROLLSAW703 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepy Posted July 21, 2019 Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 I've had better luck with the Pegas . I really like the ultra reverse #1. I was doing some walnut and had to go to the #3 but cut some 3/4" pine this am with the #1 and it worked fine, also some cherry that I planed down to about 5/8". OCtoolguy and SCROLLSAW703 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta Moreton Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 I am back with Flying Dutchman. I like them. SCROLLSAW703, OCtoolguy and John B 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcdennis Posted July 23, 2019 Report Share Posted July 23, 2019 Pegas blades just don't work for me. I like the FD Ultra. Lasts twice as long for me at high speed. John B, SCROLLSAW703 and OCtoolguy 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCROLLSAW703 Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 I don't reckon I've had a chance to test drive all them fancy blades. I may have to keep some of those names stashed in my thinker box fer a rainy day. Personally, I ain't never run nothin but Olson & Flyin Dutchman blades of all sizes and types & ain't never had no issues with them. The #0 & #1 blades do have a tendency to stray off the cut line, but to solve that issue, I run my blade tension a little tighter than the hot shots say to, & I slow the blade speed down a snort. If'n yer in such a all mighty hurry that you're runnin that blade might near full throttle, ya ain't got any business scrollin. In all honesty, scroll blades despise heat & speed. The two together will wreck yer blade faster'n ya can change'em! Especially in hardwood. Learn to find a speed that yer saw & blade are workin at an even keel, & constant speed. Regardless of how fancy a name yer blade has, it'll keep cuttin fer a long, steady, even cut. Learn to be consistent, easy on the throttle, & let the blade do the work. You'll find your results will change, yer blades will keep cuttin, regardless of the breed of blades, wood, or saw. Sawdust703(brad) John B, kmmcrafts, Brianr24 and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted July 24, 2019 Report Share Posted July 24, 2019 12 hours ago, SCROLLSAW703 said: I don't reckon I've had a chance to test drive all them fancy blades. I may have to keep some of those names stashed in my thinker box fer a rainy day. Personally, I ain't never run nothin but Olson & Flyin Dutchman blades of all sizes and types & ain't never had no issues with them. The #0 & #1 blades do have a tendency to stray off the cut line, but to solve that issue, I run my blade tension a little tighter than the hot shots say to, & I slow the blade speed down a snort. If'n yer in such a all mighty hurry that you're runnin that blade might near full throttle, ya ain't got any business scrollin. In all honesty, scroll blades despise heat & speed. The two together will wreck yer blade faster'n ya can change'em! Especially in hardwood. Learn to find a speed that yer saw & blade are workin at an even keel, & constant speed. Regardless of how fancy a name yer blade has, it'll keep cuttin fer a long, steady, even cut. Learn to be consistent, easy on the throttle, & let the blade do the work. You'll find your results will change, yer blades will keep cuttin, regardless of the breed of blades, wood, or saw. Sawdust703(brad) All good info Brad. Thanks. Good to see your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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