Dremel 1680 - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

SteiniesStuff · 11-10-2008, 05:17 AM

Hi all,
I have a dremel 1680, and I guess it is about a year and a half old,
It has developed a bad noise, sounds like a thrashing machine.

doe's anyone know what it might be? or the cause? If it is just gone, I was
thinking about a dremel 1830. Is this a pretty good saw ?
Thanks for your time
Hacksaw

greatdane2 · 11-10-2008, 05:21 AM

My first saw was a Dremel. burned it out in a month. Bought a Dewalt 788 and racked up several thousand hours on it. It got a bit sloppy and is now used for cutting metal. My advise is to by a Dewalt 788. I did, twice.

Alan.

marshall · 11-10-2008, 05:30 AM

Hacksaw I'm with Alan on this matter , I also wore out an lower end saw after several years and decided to go first class and buy my Dewalt Model 788 and have just loved it . The different between a Volkswagen Bug and Cadilliac in my Book !!! Good Luck !!! Marshall

Fremmed · 11-10-2008, 05:33 AM

Hi Hacksaw,
Don't know about the 1680, but I've had a 1830 for a couple of months now. Very satisfied with the performance. I'm sure it doesn't stack up with the Dewalt's, Hegners, etc, but it does a great job without spending very much money.

greatdane2 · 11-10-2008, 05:38 AM

Its just one big family, with all the different ideas. Most tool places have a return policy, with 30 days or more. So try one of the better saws and if you don't like it take it back. I nearlly quit with my first saw it was so hard to cut well with and breaking blades all the time. The new saw was like putting on an old pair of gloves it just fit.
So shop around and find the best saw you can afford.

Alan.

beeters · 11-10-2008, 06:52 AM

check the bladder for the air. I have the same issue and my problem is the bladder has split. easy fix. duct tape is good temp. fix until replacement comes in.
elizabeth

11-10-2008, 05:17 AM	#1
SteiniesStuff Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 50	Dremel 1680 Hi all, I have a dremel 1680, and I guess it is about a year and a half old, It has developed a bad noise, sounds like a thrashing machine. doe's anyone know what it might be? or the cause? If it is just gone, I was thinking about a dremel 1830. Is this a pretty good saw ? Thanks for your time Hacksaw

11-10-2008, 05:30 AM	#3
marshall Just love Being Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jonesboro AR Posts: 2,113	Scroll saws !!! Hacksaw I'm with Alan on this matter , I also wore out an lower end saw after several years and decided to go first class and buy my Dewalt Model 788 and have just loved it . The different between a Volkswagen Bug and Cadilliac in my Book !!! Good Luck !!! Marshall __________________ Usually busier than a cat in a sandbox !!!!!!!!!!! { Dewalt 788 only }

11-10-2008, 05:33 AM	#4
Fremmed Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Posts: 840	Hi Hacksaw, Don't know about the 1680, but I've had a 1830 for a couple of months now. Very satisfied with the performance. I'm sure it doesn't stack up with the Dewalt's, Hegners, etc, but it does a great job without spending very much money. __________________ The Journey is the Reward Kevin

11-10-2008, 06:52 AM	#6
beeters Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Castle Rock, WA Posts: 1	dremel noise check the bladder for the air. I have the same issue and my problem is the bladder has split. easy fix. duct tape is good temp. fix until replacement comes in. elizabeth

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11-10-2008, 05:21 AM	#2
greatdane2 Dumb Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Island, BC. Canada Posts: 2,226	My first saw was a Dremel. burned it out in a month. Bought a Dewalt 788 and racked up several thousand hours on it. It got a bit sloppy and is now used for cutting metal. My advise is to by a Dewalt 788. I did, twice. Alan.

11-10-2008, 05:38 AM	#5
greatdane2 Dumb Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Island, BC. Canada Posts: 2,226	Its just one big family, with all the different ideas. Most tool places have a return policy, with 30 days or more. So try one of the better saws and if you don't like it take it back. I nearlly quit with my first saw it was so hard to cut well with and breaking blades all the time. The new saw was like putting on an old pair of gloves it just fit. So shop around and find the best saw you can afford. Alan.