I was impatient today and went to HD

[TH'er]

Yesterday I ordered 1/2 gross of FD-UR blades

Sizes: 1dz #3,
2dz #5,
2dz #7
1dz #9

There going to take a few days to receive, So I went to HD to see what they carry and they only have Ryobi blades.

so I bought a pack just see who they would do.. i was soo disappointed. I had a feeling that they wouldn't do so hot anyways.. They cost about $13.00 for 3dz.

I put one (skip tooth 11.5 TPI) on the 788 and grabbed a piece of scrap 3/4" pine just to see how it would do..

and It struggled to cut it. for the heck of it I grabbed a 1/2" piece of Red Oak. and the blade didn't even wanna penetrate it at all without a struggle..

How long do the blades typically last? I know that there are a lot of variables.
but lets say cutting 1/2" maple.. would it be 1 blade per small project pattern?

[NC Scroller]

Cheap blades, I don't mean price wise, are a big reason that you see lots of used saw on Craigslist or under 6'' of dust in a garage corner. People try them once and then quit.


BTW Vermont blades are even worse.


As far a cutting time blade life varies on the wood (type and thickness), how you cut (are you a pusher or do you let the blade do the work), and even the pattern. When used properly, I think you can get 15 minutes plus out of one blade.

[Sunlion]

I was patient hehe, (only because I was waiting on a wood delivery mind), I imported from Mike, and glad I did, very good blades, and also got a small chuck and some micro bits. I am glad I waited. Tried some Olsen blades but found mikes nicer to work with. May try the Olsens on some thicker stock, see how they fare with that.

[TH'er]

and I thought 1/2 gross blades were a lot.. I guess I need to
have many many more on hand.

what quanities of each size do you all keep on hand?

Thanks,
Dennis

[RaymondK]

I got fed up with the Sears blades I was using, bought the exact package of Ryobi blades you bought and am not any happier. I went back the Sears I had on hand and they work better. If I am going to do more puzzles next year than last year I am going to invest in better blades.

[Catlyn]

Well, my EX-21 has been delivered today.
I ordered some FD blades from Mike's workshop this morning....he emailed me and said they'd be in the mail today.
They'll probably be here before I'm ready for them.

[Hawaiilad]

So Catlyn, how do you like your new toy...I mean tool? People have said that is a very good saw. Since I have two good Hegner's I guess I will not be buying another saw for many years to come.

[Catlyn]

I don't know yet!
I was gone for awhile this afternoon when it was delivered. I got back and it was on the carport and it was getting dark.
So I haven't even got it out to the shop yet. I am waiting until in the morning so I can work on getting it out there. It's heavy. I've got to figure out how to get it out there. I can't carry it. It was all I could do to get it up 2 small steps from the carport in here in the house! It says on the top..."This side up"....so I have to keep it upright like that. Maybe I can drag it. It's not very far to the shop.

So Catlyn, how do you like your new toy...I mean tool? People have said that is a very good saw. Since I have two good Hegner's I guess I will not be buying another saw for many years to come.