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JimNC

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It is really a tough question because everyone has their own favorites.  Another fan of Pegas for most of my work.  Like Pete, I get mine from Denny. I have used Flying Dutchman, and they are good blades, but I find the Pegas Modified Geometry are a bit sharper and last a bit longer.  I do believe that both Artcarfters and Mikes Work Shop sell a sampler pack. I recommend you try both. 

 

Where in NC are you?  I am up near the NC/VA border North of Raleigh. I have some of both.  Maybe can meet and do a side my side comparison. 

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Well, I guess someone has to do it. I'll speak on behalf of Olsen blades. I have tried both Pegas and Flying Dutchman and I know they are both high quality blades preferred by the majority of scrollers in the world. For me however, they just don't work. I find I just cannot maintain control as well using either of those brands compared to using Olsen. I have tried and have a fine selection of both Pegas and Flying Dutchman lying around the shop gathering dust. I'm aware that all this probably says more about me and my ability rather than the blades, but I remain a proud fan of Olsen blades.

Jim

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I am a die hard Flying Dutchman user.

However, the best blades I have ever used were Delta super sharp blades. At a dollar a blade, $12 a dozen, they're also the most expensive. https://www.amazon.com/Delta-Equipment-Corporation-40-518-Precision-Ground/dp/B0081ZQOHE/ref=psdc_552340_t2_B00004WI1V?th=1

The cost/benefit ratio just isn't there for what I do.

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I have tried Olsen, Pegas, Niqua, and Flying Dutchman (and probably something else too).  I find my go-to blade is the FD Ultra Reverse #5 blade.  I have the most control and accuracy over my cuts with it, and the cuts are so smooth, there is no need to sand my cuts.

The thing is, get yourself a good variety pack of different blades and blade manufacturers.  Bearwoods has a good variety pack of different types and manufacturers.

Try each one and you will learn what works FOR YOU.  What works for me, might not work for you.  Same with others, and the same with different saws.

Always try and master what YOU have, and the rest falls into place.

The picture below is just part (a quarter?) of what I have on hand.

 

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Really depends on what my project is as to what brand and blade I'm using.. I use 4 different brands... Flying Dutchman, Olsen, Pegas, and P.S. Woods Super Sharps. Majority of work is with Pegas followed by Flying Dutchman.. Other two brands are rarely used but I do have those certain projects that I will use the others.. If I had only one brand choice Pegas would be the winner hands down.. 

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21 hours ago, NC Scroller said:

It is really a tough question because everyone has their own favorites.  Another fan of Pegas for most of my work.  Like Pete, I get mine from Denny. I have used Flying Dutchman, and they are good blades, but I find the Pegas Modified Geometry are a bit sharper and last a bit longer.  I do believe that both Artcarfters and Mikes Work Shop sell a sampler pack. I recommend you try both. 

 

Where in NC are you?  I am up near the NC/VA border North of Raleigh. I have some of both.  Maybe can meet and do a side my side comparison. 

Randleman, NC south of Greensboro

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I have an Excalibur 21 saw and I do very small fine cut work.  I have tried all the blades mentioned here except the Delta Sharps.  Now I primarily use the very small blades #1 and 0/2 blades.  I find with my saw I need to agree with Ray @OCtoolguy  I have the best control with the Pegas and I also feel they last longer (that is of course you don't break them).  The Flying Dutchman are good blades, they (small sizes) just seem to flex too much for the fine work that I do.

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As you can see, lots of different blades recommendations by different people.  Try and see what you like.  Foe years I used FD from Mike.  Now that I sell Pegas, I use mostly Pegas.  My go to blades are the MGT, but it depends on the project.  For example, I just posted some Miniature Birdhouse Ornaments and I used Pegas #6 Super Skip blades.

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