How many saws does it take? - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

wood-n-things · 03-20-2009, 05:42 PM

I have seen several members state they have multiple Scroll saws.

How many do you own?

If more than 1 saw ...why do you have more than 1?

I can only justify 1 saw my ol' yeller. I suppose if I were doing a lot of craft shows I might get a dremel or something lighter to tote back and forth.

What do you think?

Sandy Oaks · 03-20-2009, 05:56 PM

Hi Mike,

I too, only have the DeWalt. With the episode of Wednesday, I thought a backup might be worthwhile. So far, still only the DeWalt.

Mick Walker · 03-20-2009, 06:03 PM

Mike, if your talking about scrollsaws only I have just one. Delta P-20.

groverd · 03-20-2009, 06:34 PM

I have a Hawk and a Dewalt. I have three reasons. . No. 1. I had the Hawk and it is a bottom feeder only could not afford a G4 so i got the Dewalt.
No.'s 2 and 3 are twin grandsons that live next door!! this is probably the biggest reason!!

wood-n-things · 03-20-2009, 06:40 PM

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No.'s 2 and 3 are twin grandsons that live next door

I'd say those are very good reasons!
Where in Washington are you? I think you shared once before but I'm having a brain fart today.

JimSawyer · 03-20-2009, 07:48 PM

I kind of have 2 saws. My first saw, the one I cut my teeth on, is up in the closet on the top shelf. It's an old taiwanese knock off of a better saw , but, it has variable speed and a fairly easy clamping devise. It's beat to crap with paperclips and wedges of wood in places holding it together. heh heheh
I upgraded to the DeWalt 788 in 1998. Wow, life altering!!! It's the only saw I use, (that is, until I can afford an EX30). Wow, I can't imagine having two saws.

workin for wood · 03-20-2009, 08:26 PM

I have 3 saws, but I only use one, the G4. I have my original craftsman that I no longer use, it is a huge boat anchor that still runs and looks good and it's job now is just for memories I suppose. My third saw is for my daughter to play with, another craftsman, but not so ancient as my first saw.

Stoney · 03-20-2009, 08:39 PM

Hi Mike,

I have 2 saws because the Delta P-20 has been discontinued and I was afraid I might have trouble getting parts. I do custom work and it wouldn't go over to well to tell customers waiting for their cuttings, that I am on hold waiting for parts. Now all I have to do is hope Hegner doesn't go under like Hawk did.

Barefoot1 · 03-20-2009, 11:06 PM

I had 2 but gave one to my father in-law so he could let it sit un-used in his garage.

However I love my Hawk and have not had need for a second saw.
Now, I also have a miter saw, table saw, band saw, and 2 circular saws.

Greenfield_Bob · 03-20-2009, 11:45 PM

I have 3 all Delta. One is a 2 speed don't use anymore, a Q3 I still use it sometimes and a P20.
When I upgraded, I just kept the old ones.

Bob

03-20-2009, 05:42 PM	#1
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right here ---silly Posts: 4,471 Blog Entries: 1	How many saws does it take? I have seen several members state they have multiple Scroll saws. How many do you own? If more than 1 saw ...why do you have more than 1? I can only justify 1 saw my ol' yeller. I suppose if I were doing a lot of craft shows I might get a dremel or something lighter to tote back and forth. What do you think? __________________ The Mike One of them anyway. Don't be so open-minded. Your brains will fall out! Last edited by wood-n-things; 03-20-2009 at 06:28 PM. Reason: Clarification.

03-20-2009, 05:56 PM	#2
Sandy Oaks Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,248	Hi Mike, I too, only have the DeWalt. With the episode of Wednesday, I thought a backup might be worthwhile. So far, still only the DeWalt. __________________ Denny www.sandyoaksonline.com

03-20-2009, 06:03 PM	#3
Mick Walker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 1,335	Mike, if your talking about scrollsaws only I have just one. Delta P-20. __________________ Mick, - Delta P-20 The future ain't what it used to be.

03-20-2009, 06:34 PM	#4
groverd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: washington state Posts: 449	I have a Hawk and a Dewalt. I have three reasons. . No. 1. I had the Hawk and it is a bottom feeder only could not afford a G4 so i got the Dewalt. No.'s 2 and 3 are twin grandsons that live next door!! this is probably the biggest reason!! __________________ Grover D RBI Hawk 226 and Dewalt 788 http://groverd.myphotoalbum.com/albums.php

03-20-2009, 07:48 PM	#6
JimSawyer Laying into Inlay Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lincoln, RI Posts: 1,075	I kind of have 2 saws. My first saw, the one I cut my teeth on, is up in the closet on the top shelf. It's an old taiwanese knock off of a better saw , but, it has variable speed and a fairly easy clamping devise. It's beat to crap with paperclips and wedges of wood in places holding it together. heh heheh I upgraded to the DeWalt 788 in 1998. Wow, life altering!!! It's the only saw I use, (that is, until I can afford an EX30). Wow, I can't imagine having two saws. __________________ Jim The limits of the imagination are imaginary. No task is too tedious for Art. Rock and Scroll My Website Featherwood Woodcrafts

03-20-2009, 08:26 PM	#7
workin for wood Master Scroller Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Eaton Rapids Michigan Posts: 2,474	I have 3 saws, but I only use one, the G4. I have my original craftsman that I no longer use, it is a huge boat anchor that still runs and looks good and it's job now is just for memories I suppose. My third saw is for my daughter to play with, another craftsman, but not so ancient as my first saw. __________________ Jeff Powell

03-20-2009, 08:39 PM	#8
Stoney Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 191	Hi Mike, I have 2 saws because the Delta P-20 has been discontinued and I was afraid I might have trouble getting parts. I do custom work and it wouldn't go over to well to tell customers waiting for their cuttings, that I am on hold waiting for parts. Now all I have to do is hope Hegner doesn't go under like Hawk did. __________________ Stoney aka Al Making dust with a Hegner 22v and a Delta P20

03-20-2009, 11:06 PM	#9
Barefoot1 Wood Mauler Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Jordan Utah Posts: 822	I had 2 but gave one to my father in-law so he could let it sit un-used in his garage. However I love my Hawk and have not had need for a second saw. Now, I also have a miter saw, table saw, band saw, and 2 circular saws. __________________ Thomas The Barefoot Scroller ~ Thomas@barefootwoodworks.com www.barefootwoodworks.com

03-20-2009, 11:45 PM	#10
Greenfield_Bob Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 1,417	I have 3 all Delta. One is a 2 speed don't use anymore, a Q3 I still use it sometimes and a P20. When I upgraded, I just kept the old ones. 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?

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