New Scroller looking at saws

[cseymour]

Hi All,
I was hoping Santa was going to bring a saw but no luck. I do have a question as I save my pennies to get me scrolling. I have read that some of the DeWalt 788's were having manufacturing issues, is this still the case or have they been corrected?

Thanks.

Chris

[AKAkopa]

Have had my Dewalt since August and cutting on average 6 hours a day without any problems so far. Outperforms the Dremel I started out with last year.

[Mick Walker]

Chris, if you are looking in the $500. range check out the Delta P-20. Built like a tank, heavy, industrial type saw. Have had mine for about 4 years trouble free.

[cseymour]

Thanks guys,
I will keep those in mind as eat my PBJ for lunch (every bit helps)

I was going to try to get started with a less expensive saw but thought I have waited this long -- a few more weeks (hopefully) and get a saw that will last a while.

Thanks.

Chris

[Janette]

You'll be much happier if you spend the bucks first- otherwise you'll end up with 2! I have heard that the DeWalt issues have been fixed. I've had mine for years and still going strong.

[eendreno]

ditto for what janette said. starting out with a cheap saw might be easier on your wallet. if the operation of the machine is aggrevating you will not enjoy this relaxing hobby. evie mentioned something similar in a previous post. i gave a grizzly to a neighbor. he cut a couple of tony burns puzzles on it and got hooked. he's in my shop 20 hours a week. he loves cutting delicate fret work.his friend bought a cheapo delta. he got a refurbished thing for under 100.00. both love scrolling one sits at the hawk, and the other on the hegner sitting in my shop. i sort of make out on the deal. i supply all the materials and the tools. one has been working on charlie dearing's deer. i blew up the pattern to 22 inches. he's cutting a 3 layer stack bb ply, red oak, and walnut ply. i get 2 peices he gets 1. i get the front to a beautiful gun cabinet. he gets away from the wife, in fully heated shop with a fully stacked fridge. the only problem is now i need another saw.? ex-21 or the p-20 doug

[barnja]

get a delta p-20 they are great

[Tor]

If you are thinking of spending the money to get a saw in the range of the dewalt, find the one that looks best for you, and do it. When you are happily sitting at a smooth reliable saw, the only thing you might wish is that you had a better one.

Tor

[lucky788scroller]

Originally Posted by Tor

When you are happily sitting at a smooth reliable saw, the only thing you might wish is that you had a better one.

Tor

Or, you may find yourself wishing the clock would turn slower so you have more time to sit and enjoy scrolling! Dale