what is the best scrollsaw - Page 2 - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

texaswoodworker · 06-09-2009, 08:45 AM

Its really a matter of opinion. alot of people like dewalt and a lot like craftsman or another brand. Personally I started out with a ryobi 12" I got from the home depot for $99 and then upgraded to a craftsman contractor series 20" scroll saw that my grandpa gave me.

(NOTE) I would not recommend the Ryobi if you plan on doing precise and delicate work.

(SECOND NOTE) here is a link to a sit that is selling a craftsman for $125 in Greenville (not sure what state)

CRAFTSMAN 20" CONTRACTOR SERIES SCROLL SAW

JohnB · 06-09-2009, 09:33 AM

Kev, I agree with Kev,
The best one is the one you own.

tony coleman · 06-09-2009, 10:07 AM

i use a scheppach.this is a eouropean model.sure we all would like too have a dewalt or excalibur,but you cant get them over here.my saw is fine for what i want,and i am a firm believer in the old addage...YOU WILL NEVER MISS WHAT YOU NEVER HAD.

texaswoodworker · 06-09-2009, 10:12 AM

I love Ireland, I think its one of the prettiest place on earth and I have a little Irish blood in me to. My family on my Grandma's side came to America some time in the 1800s.

Sorry about getting off topic

scrollpup · 06-09-2009, 10:20 AM

Hi Tony. You reminded me of one of my Dads favorite sayings..."Sh%$ in one hand and wish in the other.See which one gets full first!!! (LOL) Sorry, I know thats WAY off topic, but it's the truth.

Jerry C

JohnB · 06-09-2009, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrollpup

Hi Tony. You reminded me of one of my Dads favorite sayings..."Sh%$ in one hand and wish in the other.See which one gets full first!!! (LOL) Sorry, I know thats WAY off topic, but it's the truth.

Jerry C

This is getting of topic a ways

Jerry, I love that saying and use it a bit.
My best mate introduced it to me, sadly he is no longer here, but his many sayings will live on, as long as I do

miniwoodworker · 06-09-2009, 11:27 AM

I'm often sorely tempted to use that expression with my better half. :-) When we run into a problem, I'm busy trying to solve it with what we have or can easily obtain. Yet, I keep hearing "wish we had or if we had xyz....."

So far I've held my tongue, sometimes through clinched teeth, but it sure does get tempting sometimes. LOL

Gill · 06-09-2009, 11:38 AM

I've never used either, but in your situation I'd be considering either the SIP 16" saw or the Fox 16" saw.

Although I've heard favourable reports of the SIP, the Fox is something of an unknown quantity. However, it comes from the same stable as Delta saws (which are no longer available in the UK) so it should be a decent machine.

Gill

JohnB · 06-09-2009, 11:44 AM

The Fox is almost identical to my old delta with the exception of the blade clamps and a few cosmetic changes. It was a great little saw

06-09-2009, 08:45 AM	#11
texaswoodworker Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Reno Texas Posts: 278	Its really a matter of opinion. alot of people like dewalt and a lot like craftsman or another brand. Personally I started out with a ryobi 12" I got from the home depot for $99 and then upgraded to a craftsman contractor series 20" scroll saw that my grandpa gave me. (NOTE) I would not recommend the Ryobi if you plan on doing precise and delicate work. (SECOND NOTE) here is a link to a sit that is selling a craftsman for $125 in Greenville (not sure what state) CRAFTSMAN 20" CONTRACTOR SERIES SCROLL SAW __________________ Aaron

06-09-2009, 09:33 AM	#12
JohnB 1 Tin Soldier Rides Away Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 5,198	Kev, I agree with Kev, The best one is the one you own. __________________ Regards John "The Golden Mile" Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right, here I am, Stuck in the middle with you. Some of my Stuff Retired Medically Unfit WA Police Officers

06-09-2009, 10:07 AM	#13
tony coleman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: ireland Posts: 835	i use a scheppach.this is a eouropean model.sure we all would like too have a dewalt or excalibur,but you cant get them over here.my saw is fine for what i want,and i am a firm believer in the old addage...YOU WILL NEVER MISS WHAT YOU NEVER HAD. __________________ lets make plenty of sawdust and have fun doing it http://www.customcutz4you.webs.com/

06-09-2009, 10:12 AM	#14
texaswoodworker Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Reno Texas Posts: 278	I love Ireland, I think its one of the prettiest place on earth and I have a little Irish blood in me to. My family on my Grandma's side came to America some time in the 1800s. Sorry about getting off topic __________________ Aaron

06-09-2009, 10:20 AM	#15
scrollpup Avatar by Casey Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hot Springs,Arkansas Posts: 1,924	Hi Tony. You reminded me of one of my Dads favorite sayings..."Sh%$ in one hand and wish in the other.See which one gets full first!!! (LOL) Sorry, I know thats WAY off topic, but it's the truth. Jerry C __________________ Work your fingers to the bone, and what do you get? Boney fingers.....Boney fingers.....

06-09-2009, 11:27 AM	#17
miniwoodworker Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 496	I'm often sorely tempted to use that expression with my better half. :-) When we run into a problem, I'm busy trying to solve it with what we have or can easily obtain. Yet, I keep hearing "wish we had or if we had xyz....." So far I've held my tongue, sometimes through clinched teeth, but it sure does get tempting sometimes. LOL __________________ Lee in NC Als Ik Kan DW788 1975 Dremel (labeled Craftsman) Scroll saw w/3" pin blades

06-09-2009, 11:38 AM	#18
Gill Fallen Angel Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,605	I've never used either, but in your situation I'd be considering either the SIP 16" saw or the Fox 16" saw. Although I've heard favourable reports of the SIP, the Fox is something of an unknown quantity. However, it comes from the same stable as Delta saws (which are no longer available in the UK) so it should be a decent machine. Gill __________________ There is no opinion, however absurd, which men will not readily embrace as soon as they can be brought to the conviction that it is readily adopted. (Schopenhauer, Die Kunst Recht zu Behalten)

06-09-2009, 11:44 AM	#19
JohnB 1 Tin Soldier Rides Away Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 5,198	The Fox is almost identical to my old delta with the exception of the blade clamps and a few cosmetic changes. It was a great little saw __________________ Regards John "The Golden Mile" Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right, here I am, Stuck in the middle with you. Some of my Stuff Retired Medically Unfit WA Police Officers

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