looking for a good saw blade

hank3871 · Post by **hank3871** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 4:21 pm

I have been searching for RB Industries/Hawk Woodworking Tools but found that they are out of business. I really liked their saw blades and felt they lasted longer than the average saw blade I could buy at Ace or Home Depot. Do any of you suggest a particular brand that you prefer for 5" Hawk Scroll Saws?

Thanks, Hank

curiousgeorge · Post by **curiousgeorge** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 4:46 pm

Hank,
I like the "Flying Dutchman" blades. You can check them out here...

http://mikesworkshop.com/blades.htm

ldh · Post by **ldh** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 4:51 pm

Olson Scroll Saw Blades

These Olson blades are made with an exclusive, newly-developed process that creates razor-sharp teeth that cut faster and more accurately, to deliver a smoother, sand-free finish.

Precision Ground Tooth Blades (6 per package)
Price $6.76 Sale Price $6.08
Status: Item is available.

I like these blades that I get from Shopsmith. They just happen to be on sale now. Give them a call 800-543-7586. Too bad about RBI...a fine saw.

ldh

rolands · Post by **rolands** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 11:45 pm

Idh. I agree with you on the Olson scroll saw blades. I really like them and they do a great job.

kalynzoo · Post by **kalynzoo** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 1:41 pm

I too miss RBI. Not only did they have a reliably uniform scroll blade, they also sold in gross lots, making the cost just a little lower. Additionally the RBI Hawk is one lovely tool. My favorite. (sorry SS, I like you too, but my little red saw is my pet).
I'm now using both Olsen and Dutchmen blades. Problem is I mixed the batches in the tubes I use for storage. Stored by size, not by brand. Oops.
I'll follow this thread for your input.