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k33vvy · 05-28-2009, 06:30 PM

hi all what is the best medium priced scroll saw on the market cheers kev

normded · 05-28-2009, 07:44 PM

i just got the dewalt 788 it was on sale for 499 with free stand and free light and i love it. i had to get the lift kit for 20$ to go with it that makes it the perfect saw for me.
Jerry

Jediscroller · 05-28-2009, 07:58 PM

That's akin to asking what's better, Ford or Chevy. The best scrollsaw is one that gets used a lot. A lot of folks love their Dewalts, Excalibur EX-21's, Dremels etc. I was very happy with my Dremel and Craftsman saws and now use an EX-30. They all did the job, I just like the purple color of my EX the best, hehehehe.

miniwoodworker · 05-28-2009, 09:09 PM

Kev, part of the answer to that question is how do you plan to use the saw? Just as a casual, once in a while use, or a full-fledged production shop for selling goods, or somewhere in the middle.

Personally, I like the DeWalt as it suits my "in the middle" situation. I like the upfront controls, ease of blade change, cutting depth for large pieces, etc. If I decide to cut for sale, it will serve well, until the actual need arises for a high end saw.

Just my 2-cents on the subject of saws.

k33vvy · 05-28-2009, 09:18 PM

thanks all i brought a multico its really old and have a make shift bottom blade holder and decided to spend some money and get into it medium use kev

keystonecop · 05-28-2009, 10:25 PM

Times must be changing. I AGREE with Jedi........ maybe it is the heat.

You did not say where you are. but cragslist seems to have some good deals (no. keep it about sawing and not the other stuff that gets offered there).

I have seen a few Dewalts for around 250.. Before buying used.. check the saw out.... take a board and a blade. there seems to be more saws getting sold than when I was looking...... just an opinion , Like Noses.. we all have one.

minowevie · 05-29-2009, 01:11 AM

well I have never try all of them, but I have used a craftsmen, and now I have a Hegner. and I love it. soooo to your question. the best saw is MINE. HEHE. your friend Evie

k33vvy · 05-29-2009, 06:51 AM

thanks for your replies i live in the uk

lucky788scroller · 05-30-2009, 03:03 AM

Jediscroller JUST ABOUT hit the nail on the head............. He said " The best scrollsaw is one that gets used a lot." What it should have said was "The best scrollsaw is one gets used a lot, never breaks down,was affordable (everyones budget is different), and gives the operator great pleasure everytime its used!

Silver Shadow · 06-08-2009, 07:55 PM

The one I learned on is a Black and Decker BT4000. Big working platform, with blower. And it has survived being knocked around a lot without any scars. But then again, I haven't used any other one.

05-28-2009, 06:30 PM	#1
k33vvy Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 8	what is the best scrollsaw hi all what is the best medium priced scroll saw on the market cheers kev

05-28-2009, 07:58 PM	#3
Jediscroller American Crafstman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Galaxy far, far away Posts: 3,166 Blog Entries: 5	That's akin to asking what's better, Ford or Chevy. The best scrollsaw is one that gets used a lot. A lot of folks love their Dewalts, Excalibur EX-21's, Dremels etc. I was very happy with my Dremel and Craftsman saws and now use an EX-30. They all did the job, I just like the purple color of my EX the best, hehehehe. __________________ Kevin Scrollsaw Patterns Online Making holes in wood with an EX-30, Craftsman 16" VS, Dremel 1680 and 1671

05-28-2009, 09:09 PM	#4
miniwoodworker Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 497	Kev, part of the answer to that question is how do you plan to use the saw? Just as a casual, once in a while use, or a full-fledged production shop for selling goods, or somewhere in the middle. Personally, I like the DeWalt as it suits my "in the middle" situation. I like the upfront controls, ease of blade change, cutting depth for large pieces, etc. If I decide to cut for sale, it will serve well, until the actual need arises for a high end saw. Just my 2-cents on the subject of saws. __________________ Lee in NC Als Ik Kan DW788 1975 Dremel (labeled Craftsman) Scroll saw w/3" pin blades

05-28-2009, 10:25 PM	#6
keystonecop Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 148	Times must be changing. I AGREE with Jedi........ maybe it is the heat. You did not say where you are. but cragslist seems to have some good deals (no. keep it about sawing and not the other stuff that gets offered there). I have seen a few Dewalts for around 250.. Before buying used.. check the saw out.... take a board and a blade. there seems to be more saws getting sold than when I was looking...... just an opinion , Like Noses.. we all have one. __________________ The other John A. Nelson johnsworkshop.com I just follow the lines and make sawdust on a Purple EX-30 and a Yellow DW788

05-30-2009, 03:03 AM	#9
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,238	Jediscroller JUST ABOUT hit the nail on the head............. He said " The best scrollsaw is one that gets used a lot." What it should have said was "The best scrollsaw is one gets used a lot, never breaks down,was affordable (everyones budget is different), and gives the operator great pleasure everytime its used! __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

05-28-2009, 07:44 PM	#2
normded Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 260	i just got the dewalt 788 it was on sale for 499 with free stand and free light and i love it. i had to get the lift kit for 20$ to go with it that makes it the perfect saw for me. Jerry

05-28-2009, 09:18 PM	#5
k33vvy Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 8	thanks all i brought a multico its really old and have a make shift bottom blade holder and decided to spend some money and get into it medium use kev

05-29-2009, 01:11 AM	#7
minowevie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 6,398	well I have never try all of them, but I have used a craftsmen, and now I have a Hegner. and I love it. soooo to your question. the best saw is MINE. HEHE. your friend Evie

05-29-2009, 06:51 AM	#8
k33vvy Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 8	thanks for your replies i live in the uk

06-08-2009, 07:55 PM	#10
Silver Shadow Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6	The one I learned on is a Black and Decker BT4000. Big working platform, with blower. And it has survived being knocked around a lot without any scars. But then again, I haven't used any other one. __________________ Two of my babies, Angel and Firana.

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