Most Bang for the Bucks: DeWalt 788
***Don't buy used from EBay-- Short time frame a while ago some 788's had
bad tables. Center of table around the blade hole was several Thousands
below rest of table. I think the factory overseas corrected the
manufacturing error by now. DeWalt, by all reports that I know about,
replaced table under warranty to original owners.

Stay away from Sears Craftsman line of scroll saw. Too much vibration.
Same for Harbor Freight.

For inexpensive saws, look at Delta SS250, or SS350. Be aware that there is
a common "pilot error" in installing blades such that the back of the blade
is not at 90 degrees to table (front to back.) Installing the blade at a
slightly 7 to 10 degrees off perpendicular causes all kinds of cutting
problems. Some very angry and frustrated owners blame Delta of poor design
of blade clamps that allow this common "pilot error." Think about it, two
or three hours of work being turned into firewood because of incorrect
replacement blade installation. Install blade correctly, you have a good
saw for the money.

If you are looking for saws under $100.00 USD, in a home improvement store,
you are on your own.

Phil


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I am thinking of buying a scroll saw. What would any of you
recommend, as far as best quality/low price.
I know there are high priced saws, but I want to stay within
my meager budget.

Thanks,
Smitty

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