Cooks super sharp bands

Chuck White · November 04, 2011, 10:38:21 AM

That's an excellent offer from Cook's.

I think that normally, folks find a blade that works well for them, so they're hesitant to try something new.

This offer from Cook's is above most, nothing to risk and no cost to the customer.

sawwood · November 04, 2011, 10:54:53 AM

Thanks James for the offer for us to try your Blades. I have some of our blades
at you store to be sharped and look forward to trying the SS Blades.

Sawwood

CooksSaw · November 04, 2011, 11:37:56 AM

The Cook's Xcel blade is new and we haven't even advertised it as of yet.
This blade will fill the gap between a standard blade (common among most manufacturers) and our Super Sharp blade. It will be every bit as durable in dirty logs and nail biting as any other common blade.
The blade will have a 10deg. face and will share the common profile of both Lenox and WM so no special cam or rock needed for sharpening.
However, this blade is vitally different in metallurgy and in performance straight out of the box.

James

WH_Conley · November 04, 2011, 11:43:28 AM

Cool. I hate the thought of buying a different cam for every blade profile out there.

I have 3 different people I sharpen blades for, hobby operators, maybe 15 blades each per user. Every one uses a different blade. I tell them up front that they will be sharpened to 10 degrees.

Any problem using a standard WM stone with the Xcel?

CooksSaw · November 04, 2011, 11:45:51 AM

Quote from: WH_Conley on November 04, 2011, 11:43:28 AM
Cool. I hate the thought of buying a different cam for every blade profile out there.

I have 3 different people I sharpen blades for, hobby operators, maybe 15 blades each per user. Every one uses a different blade. I tell them up front that they will be sharpened to 10 degrees.

Any problem using a standard WM stone with the Xcel?

No problem at all.

James

Banjo picker · November 05, 2011, 10:43:36 AM

James I sent you a pm....Tim

CooksSaw · November 07, 2011, 08:14:18 AM

Quote from: Banjo picker on November 05, 2011, 10:43:36 AM
James I sent you a pm....Tim

I got it Tim. We'll get those coming to you.

CooksSaw · November 07, 2011, 08:17:35 AM

Thanks for the huge response as we have exceeded the 20 people

limit but we got everyone who requested anyway.

For those that have blades coming please give us some feedback as to how they do for you.

Take care,
James

Kansas · November 07, 2011, 09:17:27 AM

We try different brands of blades on a regular basis. I think so much depends on what you are cutting. I still don't know why a 045 2 inch wide Kasco will outcut a .055 2 inch wide woodmizer, most of the time. When we try a Kasco on our LT70, it fails right off the bat. We never had much luck with Cooks SS. I don't know why. We have occasionally tried Suffolk, and under certain cutting conditions, it excels. Problem is, we seldom have ideal cutting conditions. Cottonwood is one of the toughest things to cut. And that is what we cut the most of. I suspect those that cut high quality grade logs would like different bands. Ditto with pine.

paul case · November 07, 2011, 01:31:20 PM

oops!
I sent my info before I read all the thread. sorry.
I have got to spend more time on the FF. PC

CooksSaw · November 07, 2011, 02:58:54 PM

Quote from: paul case on November 07, 2011, 01:31:20 PM
oops!
I sent my info before I read all the thread. sorry.
I have got to spend more time on the FF. PC

Paul,
We'll get some coming to you. Just give us some feedback as to how they do for you.

That was the last. ;)

James

paul case · November 16, 2011, 05:10:37 PM

I recieved my pakage today. I didn't open it just took it to the mill. I may try it out tomorow if it gets warm enough to saw. We are supposed to have 25 degrees for a low tonight. Thanks James. I wil let you know how they measure up! PC

LeeB · November 16, 2011, 05:21:28 PM

Mine came in also, but I won't be home for a couple moreweeksto try them out. >:(

WH_Conley · November 16, 2011, 05:30:56 PM

Got mine. Will be trying them out tomorrow. I will let you know James.

Papa1stuff · November 16, 2011, 06:43:56 PM

Got mine ,will let you know how they go for me, Thanks!!

Slingshot · November 16, 2011, 07:06:10 PM

Received them yesterday. I have an oak I want to quarter-saw with one and also a 16 inch
sassafras for starters. Make a report later. Thanks James.

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Banjo picker · November 16, 2011, 11:06:11 PM

I recieved mine, I got one Duratooth and the new Xcel....I have some good clean red oak for the Duratooth this weekend...Tim

kelLOGg · November 17, 2011, 05:27:44 AM

Got mine, too. I'm saving them for some oak but have quite a few logs on the rollway before I get to them.
Bob

sawwood · November 17, 2011, 07:03:42 AM

Received my blade couple of days ago. Have some Ash logs to cut this week end,that should git them a good
workout. James will let you know how they do.

Sawwood

CooksSaw · November 17, 2011, 08:52:45 AM

Glad to hear blades are starting to arrive. I look forward to hearing how they do for everyone.

For anyone else who has blades coming but haven't received them just shoot me an email and I'll check the status of the order.

Thanks,
James