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ENGLISHMAN · 12-03-2008, 06:30 PM

Hi,
I was looking at scroll saws, I see,
Erbauer ERB110SSW 90W 405mm Scroll Saw 230V
does anybody have any ideas if it's a good saw,?
thanks....
David.......

Barefoot1 · 12-03-2008, 08:08 PM

Humm, never heard of that one. For the price of 88 pounds sterling I am guessing, no. Stick with a known brand such as Delta, DeWalt or the high end saws Hegner, RBI etcetera.

Chef · 12-03-2008, 10:25 PM

sorry but you won't get a DeWalt or a Hegner in the U K Just The cheap and nasty one's I got a dremel a year ago and I had to send it back 3 times . that cost me over £200,
all the best saw's seem to be in germany or the U S A or Canada.
well that's what I think.
--------------------Brian----------------------

Gill · 12-03-2008, 11:31 PM

Erbauer is a Screwfix brand name for a generic Chiwanese saw. It's not one that I would buy.

Hegners are available in the UK from HegnerUK in Hailsham, but they're a lot more expensive than the likes of Erbauer.

Gill

ENGLISHMAN · 12-03-2008, 11:49 PM

thanks for advice,
what saw would you Suggest for under £100.00?
the one I got now as pin end blades, just wanted to upgrade
thanks.......
David...........

Ramjet · 12-04-2008, 01:07 AM

I think it is called a hand fret saw . Just kiddding . Are there no good used saws on sale in the UK ? The continent isn't that far away . No deals over there ?
Roger

ENGLISHMAN · 12-04-2008, 04:00 PM

Hello again
what do you think of the
SIP 16" Vari Speed Scroll Saw 240v.
anybody rate it as good?

thanks

Gill · 12-04-2008, 06:34 PM

Hi David

The SIP does seem to be a popular introductory machine. Although I've never used one myself, I saw it demonstrated at a show a few years ago and it seemed to be capable.

It's a pity Delta saws are no longer available in the UK - they were great for newcomers. However, they are retailed in France if you're able to arrange an import (or a pre-Christmas duty-free run

).

It's interesting that the French Delta site also lists Fox tools. Fox scroll saws look rather like Delta saws and are definitely available in the UK (from Hobbies of Dereham, for instance). It may be more than a coincidence.

Gill

ENGLISHMAN · 12-05-2008, 08:55 AM

Thanks Gill,

tony coleman · 12-07-2008, 02:40 PM

..... hi dave,i use a scheppach.it uses pin end blades and normal blades.it seems here in europe,,,,i am from ireland,,,,we dont have a great choice when it comes to scrollsaws.i contacted a dewalt main dealer about their saw and they told me dewalt saws are not sold in eourope.states ony..hegner are good saws but expensive.so dewalt and other american brands get exporting please.....
lets make plenty of sawdust

12-03-2008, 06:30 PM	#1
ENGLISHMAN Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 23	Help.. Hi, I was looking at scroll saws, I see, Erbauer ERB110SSW 90W 405mm Scroll Saw 230V does anybody have any ideas if it's a good saw,? thanks.... David.......

12-03-2008, 08:08 PM	#2
Barefoot1 Wood Mauler Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Jordan Utah Posts: 806	Humm, never heard of that one. For the price of 88 pounds sterling I am guessing, no. Stick with a known brand such as Delta, DeWalt or the high end saws Hegner, RBI etcetera. __________________ Thomas The Barefoot Scroller ~ Thomas@barefootwoodworks.com www.barefootwoodworks.com

12-03-2008, 11:31 PM	#4
Gill Fallen Angel Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,605	Erbauer is a Screwfix brand name for a generic Chiwanese saw. It's not one that I would buy. Hegners are available in the UK from HegnerUK in Hailsham, but they're a lot more expensive than the likes of Erbauer. Gill __________________ There is no opinion, however absurd, which men will not readily embrace as soon as they can be brought to the conviction that it is readily adopted. (Schopenhauer, Die Kunst Recht zu Behalten)

12-04-2008, 06:34 PM	#8
Gill Fallen Angel Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,605	Hi David The SIP does seem to be a popular introductory machine. Although I've never used one myself, I saw it demonstrated at a show a few years ago and it seemed to be capable. It's a pity Delta saws are no longer available in the UK - they were great for newcomers. However, they are retailed in France if you're able to arrange an import (or a pre-Christmas duty-free run ). It's interesting that the French Delta site also lists Fox tools. Fox scroll saws look rather like Delta saws and are definitely available in the UK (from Hobbies of Dereham, for instance). It may be more than a coincidence. Gill __________________ There is no opinion, however absurd, which men will not readily embrace as soon as they can be brought to the conviction that it is readily adopted. (Schopenhauer, Die Kunst Recht zu Behalten)

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12-03-2008, 10:25 PM	#3
Chef Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 26	sorry but you won't get a DeWalt or a Hegner in the U K Just The cheap and nasty one's I got a dremel a year ago and I had to send it back 3 times . that cost me over £200, all the best saw's seem to be in germany or the U S A or Canada. well that's what I think. --------------------Brian----------------------

12-03-2008, 11:49 PM	#5
ENGLISHMAN Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 23	thanks for advice, what saw would you Suggest for under £100.00? the one I got now as pin end blades, just wanted to upgrade thanks....... David...........

12-04-2008, 01:07 AM	#6
Ramjet Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Saltspring Island B.C. Canada Posts: 1,193	I think it is called a hand fret saw . Just kiddding . Are there no good used saws on sale in the UK ? The continent isn't that far away . No deals over there ? Roger

12-04-2008, 04:00 PM	#7
ENGLISHMAN Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 23	Hello again what do you think of the SIP 16" Vari Speed Scroll Saw 240v. anybody rate it as good? thanks

12-05-2008, 08:55 AM	#9
ENGLISHMAN Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 23	Thanks Gill,

12-07-2008, 02:40 PM	#10
tony coleman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: ireland Posts: 838	..... hi dave,i use a scheppach.it uses pin end blades and normal blades.it seems here in europe,,,,i am from ireland,,,,we dont have a great choice when it comes to scrollsaws.i contacted a dewalt main dealer about their saw and they told me dewalt saws are not sold in eourope.states ony..hegner are good saws but expensive.so dewalt and other american brands get exporting please..... lets make plenty of sawdust