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terrymiller · 04-13-2008, 08:55 PM

I have been looking at upgrading and done a lot research on my own. I have read all the threads on here about the different saws but dont remember anything about the PS wood. I have been leaning towards the Dewalt but was wondering if the PS wood is better or even yet is the RBI that much better yet. I am not wanting to start a debate but just want to make a more educated decision before shelling out significant cash.

Plaquerd · 04-13-2008, 09:24 PM

Terry
I own two Dewalt 788's type 1. I use them heavily. They are a very good saw for the money. They have performed very well and are reliable.
I demo'ed a P S Wood 21" scroll saw at the wood show this year. It seemed to be a worthy saw and I liked the way it cut, the main drawbacks for me were, it is a bottom feeder and I like to top feed and I like variable speed control. With the P S saw you have to roll the belt onto a different diameter pulley to change speeds.
Hope this is of some help.

terrymiller · 04-13-2008, 10:25 PM

Dave that does help I knew nothing about the PS and have been leaning towards the Dewalt.

Rolf · 04-14-2008, 01:36 PM

I took a look at the PS Wood saw at the woodworking show in Saratoga springs NY April 5th. It has a very aggressive stroke. The front to back blade motion is as much as my old Delta SS350. That is why I now own a G4.
not saying that they don't cut great but for fine detail work I find the cut too agressive. I don't find the belt thing to be a major issue, in reallity how often do we really change the speed on our saws?
I still have never had the chance to use a Dewalt.

Tor · 04-15-2008, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolf

not saying that they don't cut great but for fine detail work I find the cut too agressive. I don't find the belt thing to be a major issue, in reallity how often do we really change the speed on our saws?

Well, some of us do change speeds often. I actually think that I change speeds in the middle of the majority of my cuts, and regularly quite radically. I would find myself a bit left in the lurch if I couldn't change speed on the fly.

Tor

Rolf · 04-15-2008, 01:35 PM

Tor this might make an interesting survey.

Greenfield_Bob · 04-15-2008, 03:03 PM

I don't change the speed very often.

Bob

Sparhawk · 04-15-2008, 03:11 PM

I change the speed enough times to make that a definite drawback. Most scrollers complain about saws that require tools to change blades. To me this is just as bad or worse. I own a DeWalt and have no complaints about it. Especially for the money. Fantastic saw for the price.

Matt

04-13-2008, 08:55 PM	#1
terrymiller Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 10	PS wood I have been looking at upgrading and done a lot research on my own. I have read all the threads on here about the different saws but dont remember anything about the PS wood. I have been leaning towards the Dewalt but was wondering if the PS wood is better or even yet is the RBI that much better yet. I am not wanting to start a debate but just want to make a more educated decision before shelling out significant cash.

04-13-2008, 09:24 PM	#2
Plaquerd Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northwest New Jersey Posts: 1,371	Terry I own two Dewalt 788's type 1. I use them heavily. They are a very good saw for the money. They have performed very well and are reliable. I demo'ed a P S Wood 21" scroll saw at the wood show this year. It seemed to be a worthy saw and I liked the way it cut, the main drawbacks for me were, it is a bottom feeder and I like to top feed and I like variable speed control. With the P S saw you have to roll the belt onto a different diameter pulley to change speeds. Hope this is of some help. __________________ Dave "Tight's tight, too tight's broken" www.lakeviewscrollsawing.com

04-14-2008, 01:36 PM	#4
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 2,809	I took a look at the PS Wood saw at the woodworking show in Saratoga springs NY April 5th. It has a very aggressive stroke. The front to back blade motion is as much as my old Delta SS350. That is why I now own a G4. not saying that they don't cut great but for fine detail work I find the cut too agressive. I don't find the belt thing to be a major issue, in reallity how often do we really change the speed on our saws? I still have never had the chance to use a Dewalt. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can"

04-15-2008, 01:35 PM	#6
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 2,809	Tor this might make an interesting survey. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can"

04-15-2008, 03:03 PM	#7
Greenfield_Bob Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 1,417	I don't change the speed very often. 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?

04-13-2008, 10:25 PM	#3
terrymiller Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 10	Dave that does help I knew nothing about the PS and have been leaning towards the Dewalt.

04-15-2008, 03:11 PM	#8
Sparhawk Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Posts: 235	I change the speed enough times to make that a definite drawback. Most scrollers complain about saws that require tools to change blades. To me this is just as bad or worse. I own a DeWalt and have no complaints about it. Especially for the money. Fantastic saw for the price. Matt

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