Looking for info on a good scroll saw around $300. Also for advice/opinions
on scroll saws and scrolling. Thanks

lrego wrote:

Looking for info on a good scroll saw around $300. Also for advice/opinions
on scroll saws and scrolling. Thanks

If you could spring for about $400 I recommend the DeWalt DW788.

http://www.epinions.com/hmgd-Tools-B...splay_~reviews

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Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA
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Guess it depends on how much you are going to use it, and how in depth
you're going to get into scrolling. $300 should buy a pretty nice saw. I
currently have a Delta Shopmaster SS250, which cost less than $200, and
works great. The adjustable speed and easy load blade clamps are nice.
Like I said, not fancy, but for a beginner who probably won't be doing
seriously complex designs any time soon, it's fine.
good luck!
George

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Looking for info on a good scroll saw around $300. Also for
advice/opinions
on scroll saws and scrolling. Thanks

I've a Delta 540 and love it, and it cost me way less than $300. I
think the newer replacement model is also well under $300.

For scrolling etc, check out a local book store or this web site for a
related magazine http://www.scrollsawer.com/

lrego wrote:

Looking for info on a good scroll saw around $300. Also for advice/opinions
on scroll saws and scrolling. Thanks

I have a Delta 16" single-speed which I bought for $AU200 ($US140) and I'm
very happy with it. The main thing is that you have a good, well built unit
that takes pinless blades, which are available in a wide variety of grades,
types and uses. They are also generally thinner than pinned ones so they cut
more intricate curves better and can be more easily threaded into small
holes for fine fretwork.


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Looking for info on a good scroll saw around $300. Also for
advice/opinions
on scroll saws and scrolling. Thanks

Thanks for all your info. Great advice and informative ng. Larry
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Looking for info on a good scroll saw around $300. Also for
advice/opinions
on scroll saws and scrolling. Thanks

I too highly recommend the Dewalt scrollsaw. There is a ton of info on the
internet. Try www.intarsia.com

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lrego wrote:

Thanks for all your info. Great advice and informative ng. Larry

In making your decision see if you are allowed to turn the saw on and
observe it's operation. With less expensive saws the arm isn't very
stable when running, which causes the blade to appear much thicker
than it actually is. This makes precision work nearly impossible and
also gives a rough cut.

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