which type of saw do you use? - Page 2 - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

JohnB · 06-09-2009, 12:06 PM

G'day Aaron,
I have 4 saws, In order of purchase, Ryobi, Delta, Dewalt, Ex21.

I have this problem with chucking stuff, so still have them all.
The Ryobi still looks like new, but has done quite abit of work, Hasn't been used for more years than I care to remember
The Delta was a little beaut, and has had a real thrashing. Can't bring myself to ditch it, as one day I may repair it.
The Dewalt, was beautiful, but a part has stripped. One day I'll take the time to get a helicoil fitted.
The Ex 21 is probably the solidest of them all although for cutting and smoothness would be on a par with the Dewalt.

Oh, my 1st saw, I no longer have, It was a sewing machine I converted.

miniwoodworker · 06-09-2009, 12:20 PM

Aaron, try using a link belt on your sander. As I've had to replace belts on my equipment I've converted them to link belt. Initially its usually more expensive than a regular v-belt, but in the long run it's a better choice.

This is just a representative link to tell you more about it. Klingspor's Woodworking Shop, Woodworking Supplies, Tools, Discs, Sanding Sleeves, Sandpaper, Belts, Klingspor's, Klingspor's, Proxxon This link is long, so if it doesn't show up to to woodworkingshop.com and search for link belt.

Note: You'll need to buy it by width and I can't say that it'll fit all belt driven pieces of equipment. However, since it's a make it yourself, in a sense, it's far easier to have this on hand than trying to find odd sized belts.

Oh, another option, if you don't want to switch to link belt. Take the old belt with you to an auto supply store. Often, they can match to a belt in stock. Not always, as some belts are machine specific, but it may be worth a try.

Hope this helps, a bit.

texaswoodworker · 06-09-2009, 01:30 PM

Thanks, I'll give it a try

Rolf · 06-10-2009, 01:16 PM

You don't have the best saw of all on there?

Okie_Arkie_Wood_Cutter · 06-10-2009, 01:21 PM

My saw is an older RBI 220vs and I hope the new guys continue to make quality saws under the Hawk/RBI brand.

Jediscroller · 06-10-2009, 04:15 PM

FYI.....there's a sticky thread with the same question as this one.
What saws do you own

Pajaro · 06-10-2009, 05:15 PM

You all know my preference.

Excalibur Rules !!!!

Marsha · 06-10-2009, 05:20 PM

Hasn't this survey been done before?
Marsha

06-10-2009, 06:39 PM

I've had 2 Deltas, a Project Master and a Ryobi..they all sucked. I had a RBI Hawk I had to sell to live and now I have a Hegner 18 inch.

Ramjet · 06-10-2009, 08:46 PM

I HAVE 2 , A SEARS CRAFTSMAN 20" and upgraded to a Dewalt 788 . I use the dewalt most as it is pinless .
Roger

View Poll Results: What type of saw do you use
Dewalt	27	38.57%
Craftsman	3	4.29%
Excalibur	16	22.86%
Dremel	7	10.00%
Ryobi	0	0%
Hegner	2	2.86%
Black and Decker	0	0%
Proxxon	0	0%
Delta	5	7.14%
Other	10	14.29%
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06-09-2009, 12:06 PM	#11
JohnB 1 Tin Soldier Rides Away Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 4,859	G'day Aaron, I have 4 saws, In order of purchase, Ryobi, Delta, Dewalt, Ex21. I have this problem with chucking stuff, so still have them all. The Ryobi still looks like new, but has done quite abit of work, Hasn't been used for more years than I care to remember The Delta was a little beaut, and has had a real thrashing. Can't bring myself to ditch it, as one day I may repair it. The Dewalt, was beautiful, but a part has stripped. One day I'll take the time to get a helicoil fitted. The Ex 21 is probably the solidest of them all although for cutting and smoothness would be on a par with the Dewalt. Oh, my 1st saw, I no longer have, It was a sewing machine I converted. __________________ Regards John "The Golden Mile" I got holes in both of my shoes Well I'm a walking case of the blues Saw a dollar yesterday But the wind blew it away Some of my Stuff Retired Medically Unfit WA Police Officers

06-09-2009, 12:20 PM	#12
miniwoodworker Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 497	Aaron, try using a link belt on your sander. As I've had to replace belts on my equipment I've converted them to link belt. Initially its usually more expensive than a regular v-belt, but in the long run it's a better choice. This is just a representative link to tell you more about it. Klingspor's Woodworking Shop, Woodworking Supplies, Tools, Discs, Sanding Sleeves, Sandpaper, Belts, Klingspor's, Klingspor's, Proxxon This link is long, so if it doesn't show up to to woodworkingshop.com and search for link belt. Note: You'll need to buy it by width and I can't say that it'll fit all belt driven pieces of equipment. However, since it's a make it yourself, in a sense, it's far easier to have this on hand than trying to find odd sized belts. Oh, another option, if you don't want to switch to link belt. Take the old belt with you to an auto supply store. Often, they can match to a belt in stock. Not always, as some belts are machine specific, but it may be worth a try. Hope this helps, a bit. __________________ Lee in NC Als Ik Kan DW788 1975 Dremel (labeled Craftsman) Scroll saw w/3" pin blades

06-09-2009, 01:30 PM	#13
texaswoodworker Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Reno Texas Posts: 254	Thanks, I'll give it a try __________________ Aaron

06-10-2009, 01:16 PM	#14
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 2,808	You don't have the best saw of all on there? __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can"

06-10-2009, 01:21 PM	#15
Okie_Arkie_Wood_Cutter Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: SouthWest Arkansas Posts: 402	My saw is an older RBI 220vs and I hope the new guys continue to make quality saws under the Hawk/RBI brand. __________________ You can take the boy out of the hill country, but you can not take the hill country out of the boy. Okie's Cuttings and Patterns http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/bb24/okiearkie/ darrell, the okiearkie

06-10-2009, 04:15 PM	#16
Jediscroller American Crafstman Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Galaxy far, far away Posts: 3,174 Blog Entries: 5	FYI.....there's a sticky thread with the same question as this one. What saws do you own __________________ Kevin Scrollsaw Patterns Online Making holes in wood with an EX-30, Craftsman 16" VS, Dremel 1680 and 1671

06-10-2009, 05:15 PM	#17
Pajaro Forever is a long time Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: If it ain't Texas, it Just ain't livin. Posts: 2,047 Blog Entries: 1	You all know my preference. Excalibur Rules !!!! __________________ Pájaro Pete Hombre del pájaro www.pajarostudiowns.com Member " Scrollsaw Association of the world " Excalibur EX-21 fanatic One of the Chosen few "Never try to teach a pig to sing It is a waste of time and it annoys the pig. "

06-10-2009, 05:20 PM	#18
Marsha Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hamilton Ontario Posts: 1,225	Hasn't this survey been done before? Marsha __________________ LIFE'S SHORT, USE IT WELL

06-10-2009, 06:39 PM	#19
CharlieDearing Guest Posts: n/a	I've had 2 Deltas, a Project Master and a Ryobi..they all sucked. I had a RBI Hawk I had to sell to live and now I have a Hegner 18 inch.

06-10-2009, 08:46 PM	#20
Ramjet Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Saltspring Island B.C. Canada Posts: 1,096	I HAVE 2 , A SEARS CRAFTSMAN 20" and upgraded to a Dewalt 788 . I use the dewalt most as it is pinless . Roger

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