What sort of saw - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Intarsia · 08-16-2009, 09:32 AM

I am new to scroll sawing an want to know the best machine to get. I have bought two second hand machines and they both have problems.
Also are the vibrating scroll saws worth looking at.
I am cutting wood up to one inch thick and want the best single fase machine I can afford.

Jediscroller · 08-16-2009, 12:16 PM

Being in the UK, I would give the Diamond saws serious consideration. The other that's readily available on your side of the pond and is a top-notch saw is Hegner. Not knowing your budget, it's tough to give you a better answer. Hopefully a few of our friends from your area will jump in as well.

3_M · 08-17-2009, 12:52 AM

Kevin gave you a good answer.However you also could ask on the UK form.UKW :: UKworkshop.co.uk Mike

minowevie · 08-17-2009, 01:00 AM

Hi, Intarsia. sorry I don't live there so can't help . but welcome to the forum. just for the record. I have a Hegner. and I just don't think they make a better saw. hope you can find one there. your new friend Evie

knothead · 08-17-2009, 01:16 PM

I'm with Evie. Hegner is the best hands down.

Tom

rjr · 08-17-2009, 04:34 PM

I am with Evie and Tom, I started out with low end saws (2) and ended up with a Hegner, mine is about 11 years old and still running like new. They cost a little more up front but in the long run they are worth it.

Pajaro · 08-17-2009, 06:31 PM

I don't know what is available across the pond but if the Hegner is, that would be a great saw. My self I am partial to the Excalibur.

minowevie · 08-18-2009, 12:33 AM

well I well tell you a secret. did you know Mike from Flying Dutchmen uses a Hegner. now what does that tell you. HEHE. sorry Mike. telling on you. your friend Evie

jigsue · 08-18-2009, 06:44 PM

Having worked my way through two saws before getting my Hegner. I would champion my Hegner all the way. If you can afford it, go for it. There have been a couple of good deals on ebay recently if you would be prepared to get a second hand one. Many have come from educational establishments and would be my choice if buying again, now.

Good Luck

Sue

tony coleman · 08-19-2009, 12:06 AM

i would say a hegener.i dont know of any other saw available over this way with the working capacity you require.also check out diamond.i had a look on ebay and there are lots of saws,many budget models and a few hegeners.

08-16-2009, 09:32 AM	#1
Intarsia Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 2	What sort of saw I am new to scroll sawing an want to know the best machine to get. I have bought two second hand machines and they both have problems. Also are the vibrating scroll saws worth looking at. I am cutting wood up to one inch thick and want the best single fase machine I can afford.

08-16-2009, 12:16 PM	#2
Jediscroller American Crafstman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Galaxy far, far away Posts: 3,174 Blog Entries: 5	Being in the UK, I would give the Diamond saws serious consideration. The other that's readily available on your side of the pond and is a top-notch saw is Hegner. Not knowing your budget, it's tough to give you a better answer. Hopefully a few of our friends from your area will jump in as well. __________________ Kevin Scrollsaw Patterns Online Making holes in wood with an EX-30, Craftsman 16" VS, Dremel 1680 and 1671

08-17-2009, 12:52 AM	#3
3_M Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brandon, SD Posts: 630	Kevin gave you a good answer.However you also could ask on the UK form.UKW :: UKworkshop.co.uk Mike __________________ Home of the FD Blades

08-17-2009, 01:16 PM	#5
knothead Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: ARIZONA Posts: 720	I'm with Evie. Hegner is the best hands down. Tom __________________ Tom ___________________ America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. Abraham Lincoln

08-17-2009, 04:34 PM	#6
rjr Support Our Troops Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 344	I am with Evie and Tom, I started out with low end saws (2) and ended up with a Hegner, mine is about 11 years old and still running like new. They cost a little more up front but in the long run they are worth it. __________________ Ron

08-17-2009, 01:00 AM	#4
minowevie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 6,398	Hi, Intarsia. sorry I don't live there so can't help . but welcome to the forum. just for the record. I have a Hegner. and I just don't think they make a better saw. hope you can find one there. your new friend Evie

08-17-2009, 06:31 PM	#7
Pajaro Forever is a long time Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: If it ain't Texas, it Just ain't livin. Posts: 2,048 Blog Entries: 1	I don't know what is available across the pond but if the Hegner is, that would be a great saw. My self I am partial to the Excalibur. __________________ Pájaro Pete Hombre del pájaro www.pajarostudiowns.com Member " Scrollsaw Association of the world " Excalibur EX-21 fanatic One of the Chosen few "Never try to teach a pig to sing It is a waste of time and it annoys the pig. "

08-18-2009, 12:33 AM	#8
minowevie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 6,398	well I well tell you a secret. did you know Mike from Flying Dutchmen uses a Hegner. now what does that tell you. HEHE. sorry Mike. telling on you. your friend Evie

08-18-2009, 06:44 PM	#9
jigsue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 896	Having worked my way through two saws before getting my Hegner. I would champion my Hegner all the way. If you can afford it, go for it. There have been a couple of good deals on ebay recently if you would be prepared to get a second hand one. Many have come from educational establishments and would be my choice if buying again, now. Good Luck Sue

08-19-2009, 12:06 AM	#10
tony coleman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: ireland Posts: 674	i would say a hegener.i dont know of any other saw available over this way with the working capacity you require.also check out diamond.i had a look on ebay and there are lots of saws,many budget models and a few hegeners. __________________ lets make plenty of sawdust and have fun doing it http://www.customcutz4you.webs.com/

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