LarryEA Posted December 6, 2015 Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 What blade(s) do you (primarily) use the most? I have about 20 different blades in stock. I use both Olsen and Flying Dutchman I don't understand the numbering system of blades: IE #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 since #1's and #2's could be the same size... Both could be .026" x .013" dimensions... The blades I use are Smallest to Largest: .002" x .008" x 33TPI (Rare use) .024" x .010" x 30TPI (Rare use) .026" x .011" x ??TPI (Often used) .029" x .013" x ??TPI (Often used) .033" x .015" x ??TPI (Largest blade I use) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 I use a lot of #3 & #5 Ultra Reverse. I also use some #7 for 3/4 inch oak and the like. tomsteve and LarryEA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 I find right now that I am using FD #3 ,#5 ultra reverse in flat blades and 3/0 and #1 new spiral blades.........I think I could handle any normal projects with those. tomsteve and LarryEA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrylee Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 I just use #7reveres for the 3/4 stuff,but I use #5 skip tooth for the fine work I do tomsteve and LarryEA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Pegaus #5 modified geometry LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browders Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Generally I use Olsen blades: 2/0 reverse 2 reverse 5 reverse PGT 9 reverse PGT for thicker stuff. Jim LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 scroll reverse #7 is one i use the most, i save time with the scroll reverse #9 LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleJScroller Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 For me it's #3 and #5 FD Ultra Reverse with a few #7s I rarely use. As far as spirals mostly 0/3, 1, and 3s and 5s rarely. tomsteve and LarryEA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 I use both Olson and FD blades. My most used are FD UR #1, 3 and #5, and Olsen #2/0R and 2R. For classes I teach, we use mostly Olsen #5 skip tooth. LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepy Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 I have a large assortment that has accumulated over the years but as of now I use almost exclusively FD's #1, #3, #5. tomsteve and LarryEA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 I have all from 2/0 to a 10. Skip tooth, reverse tooth etc. I mostly use a 1,2 and 3. If I'm cutting 3/4" wood I get to a 5,6 or 7. Depends on the wood. LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 I like this post.. I have found that I find the ultimate blade for me and then just when I am happy with it, I end up using something different, Maybe to speed up or to slow down the aggressiveness of my blade. so after several years of scrolling, I find I am still experimenting with my blades.. What the heck? I must be the slowest learner on this planet. Oh, well, I am having fun and that is the very most important part for me.. and I am selling more than the amount I want to, without even trying. Dick heppnerguy LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrollerpete Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 I used mostly FD ultra reverse from #2 to 7, also have some penguin and polar LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark SW Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 I am still new to scrolling and am using Skil blades in 15tpi but I an just doing very basic outside cuts. As I advance is there truly a difference in FD or Olsen blades or just personal preference? I understand you get what you pay for, Thank You Mark LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 For 3/4" puzzles from hardwoods I use Pegas Modified Geometry #5 and #7 exclusively. For 1/4" Baltic Birch puzzles I use Flying Dutchman puzzle blades. For 1/4" Baltic Birch postage stamp puzzles I use Sloan's jewelers blades. LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted December 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 I am still new to scrolling and am using Skil blades in 15tpi but I an just doing very basic outside cuts. As I advance is there truly a difference in FD or Olsen blades or just personal preference? I understand you get what you pay for, Thank You Mark 15TPI is a little agressive. As for FD or Olsen, I lean toward Olsen but like FD also. I think there is a majority here that leans to FD blades. As for,'you get what you pay for.', Olsen & FD run about $2.50 a dozen... thats a reasonably cheap price...today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted December 9, 2015 Report Share Posted December 9, 2015 I use the ones with teeth on. Roly LarryEA and wombatie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkey Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 I have a few different blades but can't remember what they all are. About the only blade I use is the FD new 3/0 spiral. LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 After many years of trying different blades i've setteled on Flying Dutchman Polar. Mostly 2/0 and 5. LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted December 10, 2015 Report Share Posted December 10, 2015 I mainly use Olsen 2/0R, 2R, 5R I have also used Crown Tooth a bit too, mainly 2/0 and 2 Marg LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvickers Posted December 20, 2015 Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 So I ordered the FD pack with a variety of different blades. I ordered two types Spiral and reverse. Both came with a #12. What types of wood does one use this blade for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted December 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2015 So I ordered the FD pack with a variety of different blades. I ordered two types Spiral and reverse. Both came with a #12. What types of wood does one use this blade for? Cutting 2" logs in to lumber...lol Actually I would think #12's are for cutting corian or plastic. Thick hard wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpardue Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 I use solely Olson blades mainly #2 skip reverse, #5 & #7 both skip reverse LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandito Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Just got my order of Flying Dutchman's in the mail yesterday. So far the only blade I have tried is the #3 ultra reverse. Wow these suckers are sharp and it was very easy to follow the lines on the pattern. There wasn't any drift or wondering like there was with the Olson #5 reverse blades. Just from what Iv'e seen with the one blade so far I'm sold. Definitely going to order more in the future LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubgoofy2003 Posted December 25, 2015 Report Share Posted December 25, 2015 I learn a lot here when we do these kinds of threads. My preference is mostly spiral FD, 2/0 & 3/0 & then for straight line cutting, I use the Silver Rev. or Ultra reverse. I don't care to use a reverse spiral, as they are too aggressive & lots of build up of dust. The finer the better. I do use some larger spirals, when I have a large area that I am cutting. Keep up these great threads, I like it. Take Care All. LarryEA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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