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25th July 2018, 12:53 AM #1Senior Member
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Blades
Given that most blades are made in China anyway, has anyone had any success with those on Ebay? I'm using Ryobi blades at present.
As a newby, I saw some 'spiral' blades, and wonder what they are like? I have an entry level Ryobi from Bunnings, and its certainly doing the trick for a woodwork project I'm making at present.
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25th July 2018, 05:55 AM #2
I think you may be miss informed, Pegas blades are Swiss made, Flying Dutchman and Niqua are made in Germany. Not sure where Olsen blades are made. They are all quality blades. Try some, I think you will see a world of difference between them and what is normally furnished with a saw from the saw manufacturer.
Spiral blades are great, they have their purpose. They do not cut as smooth as straight blades, and some people find they are hard to control. They are great for cutting a piece that is too big/long to turn 360 degrees on your saw. They are good for "veining" because they have a little thicker kerf than straight blades, but they are not for everyone.
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25th July 2018, 08:27 AM #3SENIOR MEMBER
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you are in the right place to contact Helen and Owen re scroll saw blades they stock pegas and other blades I find the Pegas blades are the best especially if you are a novice.
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25th July 2018, 10:42 AM #4
Yes PLUS 1 for Helen Harris...
I've attached her contact details, cheers, crowie
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25th July 2018, 11:01 AM #5
I don't know what price you are seeing them for on Ebay but for the price you will be paying for them off Helen Harris it's hardly worth taking the risk. From memory the last ones I brought were something like $5 for a pack of 10 so they hardly break the bank.
Does your saw take both pinned and pinless blades or is it restricted to pinned?
If you do get some from Helen it's probably worth getting a few different types to try out and help absorb the postage costs. She will certainly be able to help out with advice on what is best for you when starting out.
Here is a chart with some advice on the use of different blades that Olsen make.
PS. just had a look at Crowie's link and it pretty much gives all the details.Dallas
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25th July 2018, 06:41 PM #6Senior Member
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Thanks for that - I was only looking at Ebay as I didn't know where else to look. And you're quite right, the price is excellent, and will do as you suggest and get a few types.
My machine is only a Ryobi from Bunnings, but it works okay to the extent I'll be using it. Pinned is the default, but it comes with some little steel doodahs and a pinless blade, so I'll give it a go sometime. From my newby perspective the pinned type seem quick and easy to mount.
Here's my first effort which will be going into the side of a small printer and phone stand I'm making.
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25th July 2018, 08:28 PM #7
Make sure you show us your stand when it's finished.
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25th July 2018, 08:37 PM #8Senior Member
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