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Has anyone used cooks super sharp blades ?

Started by wle, November 22, 2007, 08:34:34 PM

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wle

We use woodmizer blades, anyone could compare or been down this road.

wls

I just order 10, got them the other day, to me they cut about the same as the ones that came with my norwood. But I've only cut maybe a couple cord so far. I did notice that it did take most of the sawdust off the lumber.

mike_van

I've used the regular Red Streaks from Cooks for years, I bought 2 "super sharps" just to try - My opinion is they're no better than the ones I'd been using, not worth the extra $$$$$. I just didn't see any advantage.
I was the smartest 16 year old I ever knew.

fstedy

I have to agree with Mike. Bought 10 of them the only major difference I saw was they strip the teeth out real easy when you hit a nail. The Red Streaks or Mungsforager blades aren't as prone to stripping.
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Former occupations Electrical Lineman, Airline Pilot, Owner operator of Machine Shop, Slot Machine Technician and Sawmill Operator.
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deeker

I use the cooks super sharp on my LM2000.  They are the best I have used so far.
To those who fight for it, life has a flavor the protected will never know.  On an empty C-ration box.  Khe-Sahn 1968

johncinquo

I found no difference between the regular ones an dthe super ones other than the $3.   They were supposed to reduce the dust left on the boards, and I am sure it made no difference.  They cut just fine, both regular and the SS.  Nice folks.
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Kelvin

What i've noticed about these types of premium blades is that for me they don't make up for the extra costs b/c most of my blades die from hitting metal before they die of natural causes.  So even if they last a lot longer or something it wouldn't matter for me.  Sticking with one blade helps me with my setting and self sharpening systems.  I hate it when i switch back and forth from harder blades to soft ones.
Just a thought,
KP

shinnlinger

My experience mimics most of yours,

NOT worth it.
Shinnlinger
Woodshop teacher, pasture raised chicken farmer
34 horse kubota L-2850, Turner Band Mill, '84 F-600,
living in self-built/milled timberframe home

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