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charlie11 · 05-08-2007, 02:06 AM

What is the most vibration free saw on the market?? My only experience is with a craftsman saw and I'm looking to upgrade . Give me some advice.Charlie R

3_M · 05-08-2007, 03:04 AM

The Eclipse.
click here

Mike

lucky788scroller · 05-08-2007, 04:05 AM

Follow the link Mike sent. If you want an upgrade, and a smooth running saw, thats the one you want! Dale

Rolf · 05-08-2007, 03:14 PM

I would also take blade clamping into consideration.
The Eclipse is a sweet saw I got to try it at the open house, but I think it is only a bottom feeder.
I have the RBI G4, although not vibration free the nickle stays on edge through the entire rpm range. It is also a top and bottom feeder.

Mick Walker · 05-08-2007, 03:59 PM

My Delta P-20 passes the nickle test.

Jediscroller · 05-08-2007, 04:48 PM

Sorry, I don't put money on my saw, I prefer to use wood, hehehe (never did understand why anyone would leave a nickel on their saw while they're working).
I haven't used an Eclipse but all indications is it does indeed offer the lowest vibration available but at the cost of top feeding. That distinction belonged to Excalibur for many years prior to the introduction of the Eclipse due to the parallel link design of the saw's arms.
You didn't say which Craftsman you had, but I found the 16" Craftsman VS to be excellent as far as vibration although it will vibrate more as it wears out.

kerry_nf · 05-08-2007, 05:53 PM

I found the DeWalt 788 excellent in this regard.

It probably is not as good as the Eclipse...I can't really say as I haven't used it. Quite a huge margin in prices on these two saws. If you are not looking to spend the big bucks I would certainly consider a DeWalt.

This is just my 2 cents of course.

Mackem · 05-08-2007, 06:15 PM

This is my 2 cents worth.

Greenfield_Bob · 05-08-2007, 06:22 PM

I don't know if my P-20 would pass the nickle test, I have the back of my saw raised, the nickle would roll off the table.

Bob

CanadianScroller · 05-08-2007, 07:47 PM

I am not sure if anyone has ever seen the setup Robin Wirtz has on her saw.
The table is independant of the saw, The saw can vibrate all it wants, after all that is the motion that cuts the wood.
The table is solid and smooth the vibration does not transfer to the workpiece

05-08-2007, 02:06 AM	#1
charlie11 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21	vibration free What is the most vibration free saw on the market?? My only experience is with a craftsman saw and I'm looking to upgrade . Give me some advice.Charlie R

05-08-2007, 03:04 AM	#2
3_M Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brandon, SD Posts: 628	The Eclipse. click here Mike __________________ Home of the FD Blades

05-08-2007, 03:14 PM	#4
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 2,808	I would also take blade clamping into consideration. The Eclipse is a sweet saw I got to try it at the open house, but I think it is only a bottom feeder. I have the RBI G4, although not vibration free the nickle stays on edge through the entire rpm range. It is also a top and bottom feeder. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can"

05-08-2007, 03:59 PM	#5
Mick Walker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 1,335	My Delta P-20 passes the nickle test. __________________ Mick, - Delta P-20 The future ain't what it used to be.

05-08-2007, 04:48 PM	#6
Jediscroller American Crafstman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Galaxy far, far away Posts: 3,174 Blog Entries: 5	Sorry, I don't put money on my saw, I prefer to use wood, hehehe (never did understand why anyone would leave a nickel on their saw while they're working). I haven't used an Eclipse but all indications is it does indeed offer the lowest vibration available but at the cost of top feeding. That distinction belonged to Excalibur for many years prior to the introduction of the Eclipse due to the parallel link design of the saw's arms. You didn't say which Craftsman you had, but I found the 16" Craftsman VS to be excellent as far as vibration although it will vibrate more as it wears out. __________________ Kevin Scrollsaw Patterns Online Making holes in wood with an EX-30, Craftsman 16" VS, Dremel 1680 and 1671

05-08-2007, 04:05 AM	#3
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	Follow the link Mike sent. If you want an upgrade, and a smooth running saw, thats the one you want! Dale

05-08-2007, 05:53 PM	#7
kerry_nf Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 732	I found the DeWalt 788 excellent in this regard. It probably is not as good as the Eclipse...I can't really say as I haven't used it. Quite a huge margin in prices on these two saws. If you are not looking to spend the big bucks I would certainly consider a DeWalt. This is just my 2 cents of course. __________________ Check me out on the web: http://www.kerrysworld.com

05-08-2007, 06:15 PM	#8
Mackem Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sunderland. england Posts: 766	This is my 2 cents worth. __________________ kevin/pitbull.

05-08-2007, 06:22 PM	#9
Greenfield_Bob Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 1,417	I don't know if my P-20 would pass the nickle test, I have the back of my saw raised, the nickle would roll off the table. Bob __________________ Delta P-20 & Q-3 Ever notice that anyone going slower than you is an idiot, but anyone going faster than you is a maniac?

05-08-2007, 07:47 PM	#10
CanadianScroller Moderator CUT IT OUT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,937 Blog Entries: 12	I am not sure if anyone has ever seen the setup Robin Wirtz has on her saw. The table is independant of the saw, The saw can vibrate all it wants, after all that is the motion that cuts the wood. The table is solid and smooth the vibration does not transfer to the workpiece __________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net." Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21

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