I´m looking for a good 20" scroll saw. I don´t have that much knowledge on
what makes a good one and what is bad, so I´d be very happy for comments on
good features and what to avoid.
There are two things that are especially important for me due to the fact
that I have my little workshop in a corner of the house I live in. The
scroll saw needs to be pretty quiet and have little vibration. Apart from
this, it should of course cut very accurately, so I can work on patterns on
both small and big (and thick) material.
So, what scroll saws would you consider good buys and which ones should be
avoided?
Sincerely, Ken
Finland
Ken,
Welcome to scrolling! It's my personal favorite way to work wood.
The answer to your question lies in how much you'd like to spend. If
you've got lots of spare cash, then get something like the Excalibur
(http://www.seyco.com/) or Hawk
(http://www.rbiwoodtools.com/s/static/scroll_saw_one/scroll_saw_one.cfm)
saw. These critters start at about $1,000.00, but they're supposed to
be worth the money.
For most of us, however, either the Delta P-20
(http://woodworker.com/cgi-bin/FULLPRES.exe?PARTNUM=40-680&go=2881) or
the DeWalt 788
(http://woodworker.com/cgi-bin/FULLPRES.exe?PARTNUM=913-819) is a good
choice. Both are very capable saws, are good and heavy for both
vibration resistance and stability, and have easy blade changes.
The things to look for in a scroll saw are blade changes, access to the
power switch, and vibration. You'll want to be able to loosen either
the top or the bottom of the blade quickly, as that's how you do inside
cutting for fretwork (drill a hole, feed the blade through, cut). The
more inside work you do, the more you'll appreciate having the power
switch and blade tension/release mechanisms where you can get to them
quickly.
Personally, I've got the DW788. I like having the power switch and
blade tension levers right on the front of the saw. The thing is good
and heavy, so it doesn't move around unless I want it to. Most of the
time I have it on my bench sitting on an anti-vibration pad, although I
do use it on the stand sometimes. The main reason I use it on the bench
is the light right above it.
Hope this helps.
John
Ken Mattsson wrote:
> I´m looking for a good 20" scroll saw. I don´t have that much knowledge on
> what makes a good one and what is bad, so I´d be very happy for comments on
> good features and what to avoid.
>
> There are two things that are especially important for me due to the fact
> that I have my little workshop in a corner of the house I live in. The
> scroll saw needs to be pretty quiet and have little vibration. Apart from
> this, it should of course cut very accurately, so I can work on patterns on
> both small and big (and thick) material.
>
> So, what scroll saws would you consider good buys and which ones should be
> avoided?
>
> Sincerely, Ken
> Finland
>
>
"John W. Fawcett" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<1071835172.884155@yasure>...
> Ken,
>
> Welcome to scrolling! It's my personal favorite way to work wood.
Personally, I've got the DW788. I like having the power switch and
blade tension levers right on the front of the saw. The thing is good
and heavy, so it doesn't move around unless I want it to.
Looks like the DW788 is winning the poll.
The good thing too is there a lot cheaper $$ wise than when they 1st. came out.
Thanks, Tony D.
Dewalt, Recently bought one, never had a scrollsaw, did research there is a
lot that are cheaper but this is quiet,
vibration free and fun to use.
Good luck,
George
"anthony diodati" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I have a dewalt, and a lot of folks, as do I seem to like it.
>
> "Ken Mattsson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I´m looking for a good 20" scroll saw. I don´t have that much knowledge
on
> > what makes a good one and what is bad, so I´d be very happy for comments
> on
> > good features and what to avoid.
> >
> > There are two things that are especially important for me due to the
fact
> > that I have my little workshop in a corner of the house I live in. The
> > scroll saw needs to be pretty quiet and have little vibration. Apart
from
> > this, it should of course cut very accurately, so I can work on patterns
> on
> > both small and big (and thick) material.
> >
> > So, what scroll saws would you consider good buys and which ones should
be
> > avoided?
> >
> > Sincerely, Ken
> > Finland
> >
> >
>
>
I have a dewalt, and a lot of folks, as do I seem to like it.
"Ken Mattsson" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I´m looking for a good 20" scroll saw. I don´t have that much knowledge on
> what makes a good one and what is bad, so I´d be very happy for comments
on
> good features and what to avoid.
>
> There are two things that are especially important for me due to the fact
> that I have my little workshop in a corner of the house I live in. The
> scroll saw needs to be pretty quiet and have little vibration. Apart from
> this, it should of course cut very accurately, so I can work on patterns
on
> both small and big (and thick) material.
>
> So, what scroll saws would you consider good buys and which ones should be
> avoided?
>
> Sincerely, Ken
> Finland
>
>