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Title: I went and did it!!!
Post by: Graywolf on July 31, 2012, 12:36:40 pm
After reading 100's of posts on Mikes blades. I went and ordered some from him. I ordered a dz. each of FD-UR #5; XL #5; and SPIRAL #5. WOW!! What a differance a blade makes. I highley recomend Mikes blades. I will order all my blades fromhim from now on.
Title: Re: I went and did it!!!
Post by: dgman on July 31, 2012, 12:39:34 pm
Yup, great blades! Just curious, What kind of blades did you use before?
Title: Re: I went and did it!!!
Post by: GrayBeard on July 31, 2012, 03:11:47 pm
And you thought we were all just doing brags on Mike's FD blades 'cause he was giving us freebies!!!

I started with Craftsman pin-end and when i could I went with Mike's and have never looked back.

~~~GB~~~
Title: Re: I went and did it!!!
Post by: Keefie on July 31, 2012, 03:28:50 pm
When I got my blades from Mike I was sceptical about them being so much better - untill I used them, the difference was like comparing a Rolls Royce to a Skoda. The blades are fantastic and I for one have never regretted changing to them.
Title: Re: I went and did it!!!
Post by: UHMNL on July 31, 2012, 05:18:03 pm
Thank you all very much.
I just sent the tread to the company who makes the blades because they should get all the credit for making the blades.
FD Mike
Title: Re: I went and did it!!!
Post by: cdrover(Clyde) on July 31, 2012, 05:23:53 pm
My first order for blades was with Mike, I do not see a reason to change. The service is second to none. Thanks Mike.
Title: Re: I went and did it!!!
Post by: mickey357 on July 31, 2012, 09:34:37 pm
I've been using Mike's blades for awhile and find them to be the best.My last order I even got a free flashlight.
Title: Re: I went and did it!!!
Post by: MOONIE on July 31, 2012, 09:58:12 pm
What is a Skoda ?
Title: Re: I went and did it!!!
Post by: jimbo on July 31, 2012, 10:35:43 pm
Best blades I have used by far
Jimbo
Title: Re: I went and did it!!!
Post by: Keefie on August 01, 2012, 03:33:13 am
Moonie, A Skoda used to be one of the worst cars you could buy, they used to rust quickly and broke down all the time. They have vastly improved nowadays, but they still get all the jokes thrown at them.
Title: Re: I went and did it!!!
Post by: Marcellarius on August 01, 2012, 06:52:41 am
Moonie, A Skoda used to be one of the worst cars you could buy, they used to rust quickly and broke down all the time. They have vastly improved nowadays, but they still get all the jokes thrown at them.

they use to have bad cars, but now days the brand is owned by Volkswagen and the make very good, fuel economic cars.
http://new.skoda-auto.com/en/Pages/homepage.aspx
Title: Re: I went and did it!!!
Post by: edward on August 01, 2012, 09:10:22 am
 Been using Mikes blades for a couple of years now, and really like  them, and the good service he provides.  I use a lot of his 2/0 blades.  Edward
Title: Re: I went and did it!!!
Post by: mrsn on August 01, 2012, 12:18:28 pm
his blades are awesome, but I think his customer service is even better.
I sent my Mother-in-Law to Mike to get me blades for Christmas, and she is still talking about how nice he was and that she hopes that blades are on my list again this year so she can order from such a nice business.
Title: Re: I went and did it!!!
Post by: Graywolf on August 01, 2012, 12:23:56 pm
I use to use Robi blades. My scroll saw was an old Craftsman, using pined blades. I changed the clamps on it so I could use pinless blades and I still bought Robi at home depot. I liked them OK but Mikes blades are by far much better.I wondered about the Flying Duchman when I received them, they seemed flemsy, boy was I suprised. The Spirals still drive me nuts, but I will get the hang of them. So far my favorite is the #5 FD-UR.
I got a (new to me) scroll saw, a Delta SS350. So now I am learnig a new saw and new blades. The combanation has chang my scrolling a lot. I have only been scrolling a little over a year and I sure feel better about my work. Thans to all you advice.
Title: Re: I went and did it!!!
Post by: dgman on August 01, 2012, 01:32:35 pm
Isn't it amazing what a better saw and superior blades will do?!?
Title: Re: I went and did it!!!
Post by: newfie on August 01, 2012, 05:16:10 pm
yep great blades and service what more can you ask for.
Title: Re: I went and did it!!!
Post by: Graywolf on August 04, 2012, 10:48:25 am
You are so right dgman, and thanks to you for sending me a site about my saw I replaced the airline. Now the saw keeps the citting line clean.  :)
Title: Re: I went and did it!!!
Post by: Duon on August 04, 2012, 05:42:05 pm
Big DITTO, for what everyone is saying, its rare that a product that costs the same or less than competitors can have as much a impact and be this much superior, its just an amazing difference.
Title: Re: I went and did it!!!
Post by: ChuckD on August 06, 2012, 05:28:08 pm
Mike's service is so good I usually get the blades the day before I order them.  Well, it seems that way...