Axminster / Perform

[tusses]

I just ordered and received some TS blades

I ordered perform branded - (as I was after not the bottom of the range, from a decent supplier. When I find out which one I use most - I will get a decent one )

I received Axminster branded.

Will these be the same quality ? or should I send them back ?

TBH - if I was given the choice to start with, I would have gone the next range up from axminster's own ! but now they are here and all that

[nickw]

As I read it, Perform is Axminster's cheapo brand, the Axminster name is generally reserved for better stuff so I would say you've got a good deal there.

[tusses]

just been and tried the 50 tooth teflon coated combi blade

Tried a few rips and crosscuts on some oak scraps

wow ! what have I been missing out on !

I am now more than convinced that better blades can make a difference

[robo]

I bought a Perform belt sander from APT a couple of years ago - absolute load of rubbish. It was cheap, but it has put me off that brand for life!

R

[gary]

Perform now come badged as Axminster so you got the same blade/quality as you ordered.