Who makes really good coping saw blades?

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

OK I know Mike has the best scrollsaw blades in the flying dutchmen, and you can't beat wolf brand bandsaw blades from suffolk machinery....but where on earth, do you get really good coping saw blades?? I have a bandsaw and a scrollsaw and there always seems to be something that comes up that I end up using a coping saw,....with, I might add, what feels like a rubber band for a blade! LOL :

[Bandaid]

Re: Who makes really good coping saw blades?

Hi Dave...you might want to check out Lee Valley for coping saw blades. I bought some and found them to be better than others I've tried. If I remember right I think they are made in Germany...Reg

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Re: Who makes really good coping saw blades?

OK thanks!! I also have an idea for a new product for a coping saw manufacturer, if I knew the name of one? Sorry to say, there probably isn't a manufacturer in the US anymore : >

[Dar_EHT]

Re: Who makes really good coping saw blades?

You might like to try Contenti in Rhode Island. http://www.contenti.com/products/saws/sawframes.html
They really specialize in high quality coping saw blades. (No affiliation.)

Dar

[DaveE]

Re: Who makes really good coping saw blades?

Dave... hi there...

do you think its the blades or the frame? I have found the cheap blades plenty sharp and I know for sure I'm not 'overheating' them... would not a better tension keep them straight? I know exactly of what you speak... I just always cussed the frame

Dave E

[plain_ol_ed]

Re: Who makes really good coping saw blades?

Quality fret saw frames are available the accept standard (unpinned) scroll saw blades. Solves two problems; bad frame and bad blades.

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Re: Who makes really good coping saw blades?

thanks all...! the Contenti site looks interesting...the old coping saw I was using was my dads and I think it was old in the 50's and it was sprung...I have since picked up a couple at garage sales and they are very stiff, so think my problem is just some decent blades....appreciate all the input, thanks! Dave