A Final Solution - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

trekinator · 03-21-2009, 02:35 AM

Well I tried everything I could to get the Skil 3335 working so it wouldn't take my fingers off...No Luck!!!

The person that donated the money for the saw to help my mission just happen to stop by...when I told them about the problem...they reached into their pocket and pulled out a "Benny" and asked if I could take that one back and combine it with this to get a better one.

Well I said...let me check to see what other people are using and what they think about it... I didn't have to many choices in this area, Mainly Lowe's.

I called them and they had a Hitachi CW-40...so after reading what members said, and online reviews...I went and bought it.

I am now the proud owner of a Hitachi CW-40

I got it set up this afternoon, but only had time to turn it on and see if it worked...

Wow talk about the difference between night and day!!!

I can't wait to see what it can do tomorrow.

It's not a dewalt 788 that's for sure, but I think it will do just fine until I can actually afford one better.

I am curious...What do the members think?

Rick

Burdez · 03-21-2009, 04:14 AM

Rick:
I own a Hitchi CW40 and personnlly I don't think you can buy a better saw for under $200 I have had mine since last September and Have had very few problems all easy fixs
Erssel

wood-n-things · 03-21-2009, 05:01 AM

Congrats on the new toy. You have a good friend to help out that way. So that you can continue to do good.

Rolf · 03-21-2009, 02:48 PM

One of our members brought one in, other than blade clamp access on the bottom I liked it. For the money and what I see on the market right now I think it is a great entry, find out if I like this hobby saw.

GrayBeard Phil · 03-21-2009, 03:07 PM

Please let us know if this solves the "chatter" problem from your other thread.

GRAYBEARDSTL · 03-21-2009, 06:28 PM

the twin of my Craftsman and I am having a ball learning this craft.
Runs smooth, cuts well and the only drawback I find is the 'rear mount' tension knob. Thinking of drilling a hole in it and attaching an upright handle to make it a bit more comfortable to tighten the tension.
Has anyone tried this?

Lower blade clamp access was tight for my big paw so I just took off the side cover, laid it on the table and made the access opening bigger!

GraybeardStL

Vector01 · 03-21-2009, 09:20 PM

Hi All:

I purchased a Hitachi in February of this year. Cuts great with no problems so far. Like mentioned...Remove the plastic side cover and you got plenty of room to get to that pesky lower blade holder.

trekinator · 03-22-2009, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrayBeard Phil

Please let us know if this solves the "chatter" problem from your other thread.

I tried the saw out for just a coulple of minutes...as I was sanding all the puzzles I made (P.S. Thanks for the sanding edge tip..it looks much better) No Chatter so far, but I was only making test cuts on a piece of scrap wood with the factory blade. I'll let you know tomorrow.
Rick

Jim McDonald · 03-22-2009, 11:18 PM

I've made a lot of sawdust with my CW40 and have absolutely no complaints. Like everyone else, the first thing to go was the side panel and then the holddown foot.

Hope to get back on mine tomorrow and make a few holes in some oak that didn't get finished prior to winter.

trekinator · 03-26-2009, 04:35 AM

Well I finally got to use my new CW-40 Today
I too took off the side panel, and Hold Down Foot

I really like the saw...it should work out great.

Question Though????
I see that a lot of scrollers have a board mounted to the table of their saw...this apparently makes it larger in all directions...I guess it also gives you a Zero Clearence (or close).
What type of wood and thickness would be best for this?
Thanks
Rick

03-21-2009, 02:35 AM	#1
trekinator Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 397	A Final Solution Well I tried everything I could to get the Skil 3335 working so it wouldn't take my fingers off...No Luck!!! The person that donated the money for the saw to help my mission just happen to stop by...when I told them about the problem...they reached into their pocket and pulled out a "Benny" and asked if I could take that one back and combine it with this to get a better one. Well I said...let me check to see what other people are using and what they think about it... I didn't have to many choices in this area, Mainly Lowe's. I called them and they had a Hitachi CW-40...so after reading what members said, and online reviews...I went and bought it. I am now the proud owner of a Hitachi CW-40 I got it set up this afternoon, but only had time to turn it on and see if it worked... Wow talk about the difference between night and day!!! I can't wait to see what it can do tomorrow. It's not a dewalt 788 that's for sure, but I think it will do just fine until I can actually afford one better. I am curious...What do the members think? Rick __________________ Thank GOD for everything You Have, and HE will provide everything you need. Member Of The Scrollsaw Association Of The World

03-21-2009, 05:01 AM	#3
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right here ---silly Posts: 4,471 Blog Entries: 1	Congrats on the new toy. You have a good friend to help out that way. So that you can continue to do good. __________________ The Mike One of them anyway. Don't be so open-minded. Your brains will fall out!

03-21-2009, 02:48 PM	#4
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 2,808	One of our members brought one in, other than blade clamp access on the bottom I liked it. For the money and what I see on the market right now I think it is a great entry, find out if I like this hobby saw. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can"

03-21-2009, 06:28 PM	#6
GRAYBEARDSTL Just a good ol' boy! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Peters, MO, USA Posts: 101	The Hitachi is..... the twin of my Craftsman and I am having a ball learning this craft. Runs smooth, cuts well and the only drawback I find is the 'rear mount' tension knob. Thinking of drilling a hole in it and attaching an upright handle to make it a bit more comfortable to tighten the tension. Has anyone tried this? Lower blade clamp access was tight for my big paw so I just took off the side cover, laid it on the table and made the access opening bigger! GraybeardStL __________________ Remember! "Never squat with yer spurs on!"

03-21-2009, 09:20 PM	#7
Vector01 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 21	Hi All: I purchased a Hitachi in February of this year. Cuts great with no problems so far. Like mentioned...Remove the plastic side cover and you got plenty of room to get to that pesky lower blade holder. __________________ No dear...I didn't buy a new tool today It was a gift

03-21-2009, 04:14 AM	#2
Burdez Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: I'm an American living in San Miguel De Allende Mexico Posts: 1,124	Rick: I own a Hitchi CW40 and personnlly I don't think you can buy a better saw for under $200 I have had mine since last September and Have had very few problems all easy fixs Erssel

03-21-2009, 03:07 PM	#5
GrayBeard Phil Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Near Detroit, Michigan Posts: 1,156	Please let us know if this solves the "chatter" problem from your other thread.

03-22-2009, 11:18 PM	#9
Jim McDonald Workin' for the Weekend Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: On the Other Side of the Monitor Posts: 940 Blog Entries: 6	I've made a lot of sawdust with my CW40 and have absolutely no complaints. Like everyone else, the first thing to go was the side panel and then the holddown foot. Hope to get back on mine tomorrow and make a few holes in some oak that didn't get finished prior to winter. __________________ Jim Exuberance can be corrected; dullness is incurable. --E. Deters "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

03-26-2009, 04:35 AM	#10
trekinator Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 397	Update Well I finally got to use my new CW-40 Today I too took off the side panel, and Hold Down Foot I really like the saw...it should work out great. Question Though???? I see that a lot of scrollers have a board mounted to the table of their saw...this apparently makes it larger in all directions...I guess it also gives you a Zero Clearence (or close). What type of wood and thickness would be best for this? Thanks Rick __________________ Thank GOD for everything You Have, and HE will provide everything you need. Member Of The Scrollsaw Association Of The World

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