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I haven't been back to this post for awhile but suggest you get hold of Mike at the 'flying dutchman' site (he is also on here as 3_m) I haven't tried them yet but hear they are to a scrollsaw what the wolf blades are to a bandsaw...invaluable!!
A year ago or so I bought a nice little benchtop bandsaw off of eBay for $80 or $90. The brand name is Rand. This little saw works very well on 1' to 2' stock. I have since bought a 14' saw for my larger projects but still use my Rand for the small stuff & keep a thin blade on it for just this purpose.
I've had luck using a scroll saw to cut 3/4 inch stuff, it works great for me, its a Ryobi brand that I bought at home depot, its also variable speed maybe thats the difference.
Mel
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For something as you are suggesting you might want to look at the Delta scrollsaws which you can get at Lowes. I think a scrollsaw will give you better adaptability with what you want to cut out. Now that I read your further comments about cutting 1&1/2' thick wood you are better off with a bandsaw. Again I would look at the Delta saws. You aren't going to get much for $200, but a (' saw would be good for what you are doing. JTTHECLOCKMAN