Blade type recommendations

[newfie]

Hi everyone i been thinking about trying the pagas blades out. Been using FD blades for years now' normally the ultra reverse blades. But I was wondering what type of pagas blade would be close comparison to the FD ultra reverse blades. I know I could have went to bear woods site and asked them but I thought I would ask the experts here for there input.

Thanks

Todd

Edited May 25, 2018 by newfie

[fredfret]

I like the Modified Geometry blades a lot they are reverse only on the bottom but I think they perform well. They are a little more aggressive than the FDUR Try a dozen then decide.

Fredfret

Wichita, Ks

[Scrappile]

Another thing I found, and maybe it is just my imagination, but in the smaller sizes (#2/0 through #3), I have not used anything larger in the MG blades,  the MG blades seem more flexible than the FD.  So what I use in a #2/0 size in a FD blade, I use a #0 in the MG blade.  Anyone else notice this or think they notice this?

Edited May 26, 2018 by Scrappile

[fredfret]

Scrappile I agree about the size with the Pegas MG blades I go down one size from the FD blades with no loss of control or capability. As a top feeder blade flexability is not very important as I don't really bend the blade to install it. But I have noticed they do seem more flexable.

Fredfret

[dgman]

Everyone has their own favorite blades. I used Olsen blades for many years, and still use sometimes. I mostly use FD Ultra Reverse blades now. I have tried the Pegas MG blades, and still have some, but I did not like them enough to chance over. In fact, I just bought two gross of U R blades last week. 

[newfie]

18 hours ago, fredfret said:

I like the Modified Geometry blades a lot they are reverse only on the bottom but I think they perform well. They are a little more aggressive than the FDUR Try a dozen then decide.

Fredfret

Wichita, Ks

Thanks for the reply only problem with the bear woods supply is the shipping is high so just ordering a dozen to try them is just a waste. Need to order at lest half a gross to make it even payable.

[newfie]

6 hours ago, dgman said:

Everyone has their own favorite blades. I used Olsen blades for many years, and still use sometimes. I mostly use FD Ultra Reverse blades now. I have tried the Pegas MG blades, and still have some, but I did not like them enough to chance over. In fact, I just bought two gross of U R blades last week. 

Thanks Dan I been using the FD  ades for a long time as will. O heard so much about the pagas blades blades latey I wanted to try them out and see what there like. I do like the FD blades a lot guess it's like an old saying up this way anyway.  "don't try to fix what's not broken"

[JimErn]

I used the FDUR blades exclusively and was happy, except with the #3, I had a hard time controlling it.  Tried the Pegasus modified geometry and I love them.  I find they cut straight, no more angled orientation for a straight line, they stay sharper longer, and the #3 I can control with no issues.

[NC Scroller]

33 minutes ago, newfie said:

Thanks for the reply only problem with the bear woods supply is the shipping is high so just ordering a dozen to try them is just a waste. Need to order at lest half a gross to make it even payable.

I get my Pegas blades from D and D.  They normally ship same or next day. Shipping and prices are reasonable.

 

dndsawbladesonline.com

[newfie]

13 minutes ago, NC Scroller said:

I get my Pegas blades from D and D.  They normally ship same or next day. Shipping and prices are reasonable.

 

dndsawbladesonline.com

Thanks for this going to check them out now.

[newfie]

10 minutes ago, newfie said:

Thanks for this going to check them out now.

Just checked them out dont thonk they ship to Canada.

[Scrappile]

Newfie, have you tried Bear Woods?  The are in Canada:

https://www.woodparts.ca/pegas-scroll-saw-blades.html

[newfie]

5 minutes ago, Scrappile said:

Newfie, have you tried Bear Woods?  The are in Canada:

https://www.woodparts.ca/pegas-scroll-saw-blades.html

Yes I have i find there shipping a bit expensive. I want at lest a $100 Or more to justify the shipping cost.

[stoney]

I believe there are quite a few blades that work well for thinner softer types of material.   I tryed and really like the Pegas MG blades in #3,5,and 7's for hardwoods 1/2" and thicker. JMHO 

 

 

[SCROLLSAW703]

personally, Its tough for me to say much about blades for thin material as I don't cut enough of it. Christmas ornaments & such is about it. I use a #2 Olson blade for that. 

All of my projects are hardwood. I use Olson & FD blades. Mostly skip tooth & polar blades. From #0/2 up to #5 blade. Some may think them smaller blades are out of place for cutting hardwood, but, dependin' on the project & the detail involved, the project dictates the size & thickness of the blade.