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   SteveSchoene | Jun 07, 2011 11:55pm | #1

   I haven't seen the review, but I guess even Oldham can make an OK blade.  But it's not a brand to be hunting around for--look for Freud or Forrest, or Systematic, or ......

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   Knotscott | Jun 12, 2011 02:53pm | #2

   I couldn't agree more with Steve.  Oldham did have some decent blades several years ago, which is when I think the FWW comparison was, but I'm not even sure they make their "Signature" line any more.  Oldham now makes some of the worst blades I've had the displeasure of using.  There are too many other excellent choices to bother with mediocrity.   To the list Steve provided, I'll add Infinity, Ridge Carbide, CMT, Tenryu, and Amana.   If you're looking for a bonafide bargain on a good full kerf general purpose blade, Cripe Distributing carries the Delta 35-7657 for $17 + s/h (formerly the DeWalt DW7657).

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   Troy | Jun 12, 2011 08:54pm | #3

   I don't think they make their blades in the US anymore, you might try Grizzly they had them for years, also you can often find them on E-bay

   Good luck

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   [email protected] | Jun 15, 2011 12:34am | #4

   Look at the other brands for a similar blade

   After Black and Decker bought the Pentair Tools group, (the Porter-Cable, Delta, DeVilbiss Air Power, Oldham Saw, and FLEX brands), and merged them into their Black and Decker, Dewalt, brands, a lot of branding changes happened.  That blade is most probably badged as either a Delta or Porter Cable now, if they are still making it. 

   I still haven't figured out where the various brands now in the combined line ended up in regards to quality and price point in  the reorganized structure that resulted after the acquisition of the Pentair brands by Black and Decker. 

   It might be worth a post just to see what people think happened, and how the different brands are marketed now. 

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   Knotscott | Jun 15, 2011 02:51am | #5

   To add even more twist to the equation, Stanley Tool has since purchased B&D in the last year or so. 

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   SteveSchoene | Jun 15, 2011 09:04am | #6

   AND, since then, Stanley has sold Delta to a Chinese company.  New owner says Delta machines made in US will continue to be made US.  Some have indicated that the transfer to new owners has disturbed replacement part availability, hopefully a short-term glitch.