Dremel 1800 - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

chrisk · 07-26-2007, 11:20 PM

I want to start scrolling and know I will like it. That said would the Dremel 1800 be a good saw to buy and not out-grow in a yaer or so? I would like the dewalt but can't afford it and still stay in the house. Any advice would be helpful

CraftyNYScroller · 07-27-2007, 02:41 AM

the dremel is an ok saw, but for the money I would save up and just do the dewalt, I have had both. when all was said and done i would have been better off putting the 250 - 300 on the purchasw of my dewalt.
This is my opinion. although I think i would see if i could try scrolling somewhere close by first to see if i liked it for sure, before coughing up the money for something I might think I would like, although if you are like the rest of us you'll be hooked right away...
Crafty

thecopperfish · 07-27-2007, 04:14 PM

If a DeWalt is out of your budget, then the Dremel 1800 or a Delta SS350 are your best choices in my opinion. I started with the Delta and upgraded to the DeWalt after a couple years. In fact I've decided to sell my Delta, if you happen to live in Oregon PM me. I think either of these saws would do you for awhile, and others on the forum have used them for a lot of years.
Chris

chrisk · 07-27-2007, 08:46 PM

Thanks for the advice. I just got an offer from Sears and bought the DW788 2 minutes ago. Free shipping, clearance and discount (craftsman club) it came to $372 to my door. WOW! I can't wait to start.

CraftyNYScroller · 07-27-2007, 09:54 PM

Guess good things come to those who wait, congrats on the purchase. I am sure you will love it like the rest of us

Kevin12 · 07-28-2007, 11:05 PM

A fantastic deal! Have fun and post some pics to show us your progress.

07-26-2007, 11:20 PM	#1
chrisk Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2	Dremel 1800 I want to start scrolling and know I will like it. That said would the Dremel 1800 be a good saw to buy and not out-grow in a yaer or so? I would like the dewalt but can't afford it and still stay in the house. Any advice would be helpful

07-27-2007, 02:41 AM	#2
CraftyNYScroller Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Field, NY Posts: 75	the dremel is an ok saw, but for the money I would save up and just do the dewalt, I have had both. when all was said and done i would have been better off putting the 250 - 300 on the purchasw of my dewalt. This is my opinion. although I think i would see if i could try scrolling somewhere close by first to see if i liked it for sure, before coughing up the money for something I might think I would like, although if you are like the rest of us you'll be hooked right away... Crafty __________________ Newfield, New York Scroller Dewalt 788 & Dremel 1800 http://www.CraftyNYScrolling.com

07-27-2007, 04:14 PM	#3
thecopperfish Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon USA Posts: 1,195	If a DeWalt is out of your budget, then the Dremel 1800 or a Delta SS350 are your best choices in my opinion. I started with the Delta and upgraded to the DeWalt after a couple years. In fact I've decided to sell my Delta, if you happen to live in Oregon PM me. I think either of these saws would do you for awhile, and others on the forum have used them for a lot of years. Chris __________________ What! There's no coffee?!!

07-27-2007, 09:54 PM	#5
CraftyNYScroller Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Field, NY Posts: 75	Guess good things come to those who wait, congrats on the purchase. I am sure you will love it like the rest of us __________________ Newfield, New York Scroller Dewalt 788 & Dremel 1800 http://www.CraftyNYScrolling.com

07-28-2007, 11:05 PM	#6
Kevin12 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indianapolis (Fishers) Posts: 565	A fantastic deal! Have fun and post some pics to show us your progress. __________________ Kevin Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind. -- Dr. Seuss NEW DeWalt 788 and that old, Jimmy- Jerry- and Kevin-rigged Delta 40-560

07-27-2007, 08:46 PM	#4
chrisk Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2	Thanks for the advice. I just got an offer from Sears and bought the DW788 2 minutes ago. Free shipping, clearance and discount (craftsman club) it came to $372 to my door. WOW! I can't wait to start.

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