Flat end spiral blades

[stoney]

Well I was getting low on spiral blades so I ordered some Olsen flat end spirals.  I have been using Flying Dutchman new spirals for quite a while but thought I would try some flat ended ones.   Much to my surprise when I tried installing one I found that the ends of the blade were not parallel to each other. Yes they do save a little time not having to untwist the ends of the blade but you still have to do an adjustment to align the two ends.   I guess I was expecting to just grab a blade and stick it in the blade holders tension it a go to work.

 

I guess I'll just go back to the FD new spirals I like them much better anyhow they cut much smoother and are easier to control.

 

 

[hawkeye10]

Al I agree. Nuff said!!!     

[Scrolling Steve]

The FD new spiral are also my spiral of choice...Much better control for me!

[Dan]

Isn't it funny how we can send a man to the moon but we can't make Spiral blades with parallel, flat ends.

[Sparkey]

Al I had the same experience with FD flat end spirals. My go to blade is FD new 3/0 spiral.

[amazingkevin]

Well I was getting low on spiral blades so I ordered some Olsen flat end spirals.  I have been using Flying Dutchman new spirals for quite a while but thought I would try some flat ended ones.   Much to my surprise when I tried installing one I found that the ends of the blade were not parallel to each other. Yes they do save a little time not having to untwist the ends of the blade but you still have to do an adjustment to align the two ends.   I guess I was expecting to just grab a blade and stick it in the blade holders tension it a go to work.

 

I guess I'll just go back to the FD new spirals I like them much better anyhow they cut much smoother and are easier to control.

spirals are a breed all to themselves.That's what i liked about old deltas with clamp blade holders .the perfect thing for holding spirals.