Bfreeman Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Had to try the Pegas blades got some this afternoon tried the modified geometry blades l was very happy with them they are sharp and for some reason they seem quiet compared to my FD blades . Will continue to try them on different kinds of wood will let you all know what I find . Thanks Bill 125 CSL, SCROLLSAW703, lawson56 and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Had to try the Pegas blades got some this afternoon tried the modified geometry blades l was very happy with them they are sharp and for some reason they seem quiet compared to my FD blades . Will continue to try them on different kinds of wood will let you all know what I find . Thanks Bill Will eagerly await your find SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Martinson Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 I have been using the Pegas spiral 2/0 almost exclusively for several months. Very happy with the performance. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) Good evening, I just ordered 2.0, 3 and 5 mg will give my take when come in, thx RJ Edited February 22, 2017 by rjweb OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montserrat Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Pegas modified geometry #5 is my go-to blade. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 I like them also and hope they become more popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimC Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Based on some good reviews on the forum, I ordered a dozen each of the 2/0, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 12 modified geometry blades. I will probably end up using mostly the #3s and the #5s but I wanted a bunch of sizes to experiment with. They were back ordered on the #5 for a bit but are now on their way. Can't wait to try them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 I tried them a year of so ago and they seemed overly aggressive but I will have to try them again. IKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 I tried them a year of so ago and they seemed overly aggressive but I will have to try them again. IKE They are a little more aggressive than the FD-UR blades.. I sometimes will use a #3 pegas in place of what I would normally use a #5 in the FD blades.... I started using the Pegas last fall... that said I still use FD blades too.. just depends on the situation and how fast / slow I feel like cutting sometimes too,, That said the Pegas seen to last a long time.. run quieter.. and still give a nice clean cut.. I won't lie, I use blades from most all the major brands.. like I said.. just depends on the situation.. and wow... if you all seen my selection of blades in the shop.. you'd probably think you was in a woodcraft store, Hahaha.. definitely several hundred dollars worth of blades.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 (edited) So far I have only tried the #5 Pegas modified geometry blades for thicker hardwoods and they work really well. They are more aggressive then FD-UR or FD-SR blades but not overly so for thicker, 3/4"-- 2" hardwoods. They seem to stay sharper and last longer. Edited February 22, 2017 by stoney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfreeman Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 So far I have tried red oak ,white oak ,hard maple,walnut,birch red cedar and pine I'm very impressed with them they cut as good if not better than the F D s that I normally use . I'm sure it has as much to do with my cutting style as anything. The major difference to me is how quiet the blades are I've been able to turn my radio volume down and that makes the wife happy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackman Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Another big difference is the Pegas blades don't have the drift other blades do. After all these years of feeding the line at an angle it takes some time getting use to not having to do that. Be really nice for a new scroller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Based on the topic I ordered some 2.0 and for me it is wonderful. Does not seen to dull as fast as FD and not feeding at an angle is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevan Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Another big difference is the Pegas blades don't have the drift other blades do. After all these years of feeding the line at an angle it takes some time getting use to not having to do that. Be really nice for a new scroller. No (or little) drift sounds wonderful to a beginner like me. It's almost too bad I have about 300 blades total that I need to run through first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Lehner Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I am still waiting for my Pegas blades to arrive ... one size was back ordered... I should have them next week and then I will compare them to my FD blades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuner Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I have never tried them , but i will. Putting i an order soon . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken O Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 I've been using them for a while and love them. Usually doing birch plywood and aromatic cedar. They are aggressive and stack cutting seems to be the best, since if I try to do only 1 layer it cuts too fast! They are at the local woodcraft store on the way home from work so I don't have to go out of my way to get them either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
125 CSL Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 Had to try the Pegas blades got some this afternoon tried the modified geometry blades l was very happy with them they are sharp and for some reason they seem quiet compared to my FD blades . Will continue to try them on different kinds of wood will let you all know what I find . Thanks Bill I have notice some of my FD blades are noisy, good to hear I have a choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Lehner Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 Pegas blades arrived yesterday.... missing the size 7 but not a big deal.... As I said on another post ... Blizzard is over (only in North Dakota does an Amtrak train get stuck in the snow for 13 hours).. But this weekend could bring another 3 - 9 inches over three days ... So I plan on spending time in the shop with new blades in between moving some snow. Hopefully more time making sawdust and less time making snowfog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Lehner Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 ok ... I made it to my shop yesterday and spent a couple hours using my new Pegas blades..... i will have to admit that upon using them for the first time I will admit they seem to be a great cutting blade.. this afternoon I plan on spending more time using them.. and again tomorrow (unless we get our 5 to 8 inches of snow) then I will spend quality time with one of my other favorite machines ... My John Deere Snowblower Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK Moose Nugget Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Quickly scribbles notes about Pegasus blades. I'll get some ordered as well. I had seen then in ads, but with limited $$, didn't want to take a chance. Been here less than a week and you folks answering questions I didn't even ASK!!!! Amazing and just a little bit spooky. OOOOooooOOooo (Hears Twilight theme playing) David Lehner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Lehner Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 well... we only received about 4-5 inches of snow so only an hour of quality time with my snow blower... had a few challenges with the transmission at one point. It is going to the dealer for a "spa" day when winter decides to end. have been using the Pegas blades for a couple days. the do seem to cut a bit more aggressive than some blades I have used even the FD 2-way cut. I am like others ... I have just about every type of blade you could imagine and it comes down to using the following for very fine detail cutting I go back to an Olson 2/0 or $ 2 blade (up to 1/2 in thickness - stacked cutting) for regular cutting I use a FD 2 way cut #3 or #5 ( this may get replaced by the Pegas #3 or #5 MGS ) for rough cutting I use a #7 or #9 or larger in what ever I grab... does not seem to matter My blade display looks like tiered test tube racks from a chemistry lab but filled with scroll saw blades' AK Moose Nugget 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK Moose Nugget Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 (edited) well... we only received about 4-5 inches of snow so only an hour of quality time with my snow blower... had a few challenges with the transmission at one point. It is going to the dealer for a "spa" day when winter decides to end. have been using the Pegas blades for a couple days. the do seem to cut a bit more aggressive than some blades I have used even the FD 2-way cut. I am like others ... I have just about every type of blade you could imagine and it comes down to using the following for very fine detail cutting I go back to an Olson 2/0 or $ 2 blade (up to 1/2 in thickness - stacked cutting) for regular cutting I use a FD 2 way cut #3 or #5 ( this may get replaced by the Pegas #3 or #5 MGS ) for rough cutting I use a #7 or #9 or larger in what ever I grab... does not seem to matter My blade display looks like tiered test tube racks from a chemistry lab but filled with scroll saw blades' OOPs...only meant to quote the last sentence about test tube racks... A picture would be fun to see...a peek into the lair of the reclusive scroll sawers, see only on occasion when out buying wood, blades, finishes, stain and did I mention more blades. Just a thought. Edited March 14, 2017 by AK Moose Nugget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Lehner Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 I will get a picture and get it posted ... maybe this afternoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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