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Title: Best blades in your opinion?
Post by: noahandgabrielsdad on February 03, 2012, 05:29:27 am

  What are the best blades to use that are on the market today.?
Brand names please and why?
New to this forum, so hello everyone......................

Title: Re: Best blades in your opinion?
Post by: Keefie on February 03, 2012, 05:40:37 am

I have found the Flying Dutchman baldes are the best, I have tried several other brands and they don't last as long or cut as straight as these blades, in my opinion they are the best in the market. you can check them out at Mikes workshop at the following web address www.mikesworkshop.com/blades  and he'll give you good service too

Title: Re: Best blades in your opinion?
Post by: julief on February 03, 2012, 07:12:15 am

I bounce between Flying Dutchman and Olson blades.  Both are excellent blades and I have no complaints with either.  You just have to get some and see what feels right for you.

Title: Re: Best blades in your opinion?
Post by: Mainewoods on February 03, 2012, 07:21:28 am

I started with Olsen's, but then I tried some Flying Dutchmen and have never looked back.  Like julie said though, try some different brands out and see for yourself what YOU like best!

Title: Re: Best blades in your opinion?
Post by: daliclimbs on February 03, 2012, 08:18:48 am

Flying Dutchman ultra reverse! I love them, they cut sanding time in half and hold up like a champ..

Title: Re: Best blades in your opinion?
Post by: bhenr99 on February 03, 2012, 08:50:13 am

I find no one company makes the best of all blades. I find depending on the size that one company may be better than the other companies in that one size. Mostly use FD and Olson.

Bob

Title: Re: Best blades in your opinion?
Post by: Russ C on February 03, 2012, 08:56:03 am

Flying Dutchman blades are absolutely the finest blades available. Cut better (sharper) and last longer. I get mine from Mike's Workshop. (http://www.mikesworkshop.com/blades.htm)  8)

Title: Re: Best blades in your opinion?
Post by: jim stiek on February 03, 2012, 09:21:16 am

flying dutchman without a doubt. new spiral is unequaled in the industry.
jim

Title: Re: Best blades in your opinion?
Post by: dgman on February 03, 2012, 12:57:25 pm

Quote from: bhenr99 on February 03, 2012, 08:50:13 am

I find no one company makes the best of all blades. I find depending on the size that one company may be better than the other companies in that one size. Mostly use FD and Olson.

Bob

I'm with Bob on this. For me, there is no "best". Brand A works best for this, and brand B works best for that. I use Flying Dutchman Ultra Reverse blades in sizes 1, 3, 5 and 7. I also use Olsen Reverse Tooth in sizes 2/0, 2, 5 and 7.
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