JimNC Posted May 21, 2023 Report Share Posted May 21, 2023 My wife & I would like to get into some "sincerious" art grade scrolling. What brand of pinless blade would you all recommend? We have a good knowledge of the different types of blades for certain cuts and materials but is one brand better than another? Jim Randleman, NC OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrollerpete Posted May 21, 2023 Report Share Posted May 21, 2023 You will find that the majority will recommend Pegas which can be purchased right on this site from Denny aka https://www.artcraftersonline.com/ Flying Dutchman are also very good and you can get them at https://mikesworkshop.com/ OCtoolguy, Fish, ChelCass and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted May 21, 2023 Report Share Posted May 21, 2023 I use the Flying Dutchman and Pegas also. To me the Flying dutchmen are a little thicker and stiffer than the pegas. Both good blade, I have never tried Olsen but some here prefer them. OCtoolguy and MarieC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted May 21, 2023 Report Share Posted May 21, 2023 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. OCtoolguy and MarieC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browders Posted May 21, 2023 Report Share Posted May 21, 2023 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 MarieC, Gene Howe, OCtoolguy and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wichman Posted May 21, 2023 Report Share Posted May 21, 2023 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. OCtoolguy and ChelCass 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafairchild2 Posted May 21, 2023 Report Share Posted May 21, 2023 (edited) 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. Edited May 21, 2023 by rafairchild2 OCtoolguy and MarieC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta Moreton Posted May 21, 2023 Report Share Posted May 21, 2023 (edited) Pegas and/or Flying Dutchman. Edited May 21, 2023 by Roberta Moreton OCtoolguy and MarieC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted May 21, 2023 Report Share Posted May 21, 2023 I tried both FD and Pegas and decided that Pegas is my go-to blade. The FD for me was not easy to control. crupiea and MarieC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 I was needing blades. Thanks for the info. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 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.. OCtoolguy and MarieC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimNC Posted May 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 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 OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimNC Posted May 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 Lots of good advise. Thank you all who replied. Jim Randleman, NC OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieC Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 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. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moocifer Joe Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 I am also in the boat of the Pegas blade group. Mainly #1 MGT blades. They seem sharper and last longer. Also get mine from Denny. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted May 22, 2023 Report Share Posted May 22, 2023 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. MarieC, OCtoolguy and Wichman 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 13 hours ago, JimNC said: Randleman, NC south of Greensboro I'm about 2 1/2 hours north of you. Welcome any time. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted May 23, 2023 Report Share Posted May 23, 2023 18 hours ago, NC Scroller said: I'm about 2 1/2 hours north of you. Welcome any time. I envy you Carolina folks so much. If we weren't so old, we'd move back there in a heartbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimNC Posted May 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 15 hours ago, OCtoolguy said: I envy you Carolina folks so much. If we weren't so old, we'd move back there in a heartbeat. Just jump on I-40 East and I'll help you unload LOL OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted May 24, 2023 Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 8 hours ago, JimNC said: Just jump on I-40 East and I'll help you unload LOL Thanks for the offer. If only it were that easy. Gotta sell a home in a down market and then pack up everything. No thanks. Too old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James E. Welch Posted June 14, 2023 Report Share Posted June 14, 2023 Flying dutchman and Pegas mainly -- I have used Olson and they aren't terrible. Anything is better than the ones that come with the saw. LOL OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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