Looking to buy A new saw - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

dbfly · 11-26-2009, 12:18 PM

I'M going to be looking to buy A new scroll saw soon. Being A poor man Theres no way I can afford A $700.00 saw. My wife would choak me. I would to keep in the $200.00 range. I would like to get away from pinned blades. Any ideas or should I start saving maybe in 10 years I could get A $700.00 saw but then I will probley be dead

Kepy · 11-26-2009, 01:16 PM

You might want to check craigs list as you can often find some good buys there. I know some people don't like buying used but I have had good luck that way.

KtownScroller · 11-26-2009, 01:47 PM

I bought a brand new Dremel saw 1 1/2 years ago. I found it on Craigslist. It cost $100. Maybe you might find one here: craigslist: youngstown classifieds for jobs, apartments, personals, for sale, services, community, and events or here craigslist: cleveland classifieds for jobs, apartments, personals, for sale, services, community, and events

oily · 11-26-2009, 02:24 PM

I think Grizzly still has Dewalt 788 combo @ $449 and here a Lowes they carry an Hitachi CW40 for $179 that doesn't look too bad and have seen some good review on.
You may also be able to fit your present saw with an adapter kit to use pinless blades.
If ya can do it go for the 788 you'll love it.
Your wife sounds like mine so I adopted this philosophy.
"It's easier to be forgiven than get permission."

jowshu98 · 11-26-2009, 02:54 PM

I've been extremely lucky on craigslist. I was able to purchase (1) of the two Dewalts I now own for $200 and the second one I just picked up two weeks ago for just under $300. Both run great and I'm very happy with them. Keep your eyes open there are some great deals out there, just be careful and thoroughly test them out, take some scrap wood and blades with you just in case you need them.

dbfly · 11-27-2009, 02:02 AM

Thanks everyone for your input. never thought about craigeslist. I wont be able to do anything untill tax return ( You know how that is, At least I do) Maybe Santa, I've been A good boy
We'll see. Oily, I told my wife your philosophy, She thought it was funny then smacked me
She don't know about my secret stash HEHEHE!

Terry Jay · 11-27-2009, 04:27 AM

Just to add to the Craigslist story, got a nearly new(4 months old, made maybe 15 cuts) Hitachi and a Delta 1" belt sander with disc for $150. Took the allen wrench blade tightener off the bottom and swapped with the wing screw for the hold down. No tools for blades. Also noticed a number of high-end saws selling for deep discounts during fair season in late summer.

11-26-2009, 12:18 PM	#1
dbfly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: pymatuning lake Ohio Posts: 112	Looking to buy A new saw I'M going to be looking to buy A new scroll saw soon. Being A poor man Theres no way I can afford A $700.00 saw. My wife would choak me. I would to keep in the $200.00 range. I would like to get away from pinned blades. Any ideas or should I start saving maybe in 10 years I could get A $700.00 saw but then I will probley be dead

11-26-2009, 01:47 PM	#3
KtownScroller <<< Member >>> Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,732	I bought a brand new Dremel saw 1 1/2 years ago. I found it on Craigslist. It cost $100. Maybe you might find one here: craigslist: youngstown classifieds for jobs, apartments, personals, for sale, services, community, and events or here craigslist: cleveland classifieds for jobs, apartments, personals, for sale, services, community, and events __________________ -- Rick --

11-26-2009, 02:54 PM	#5
jowshu98 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NH Posts: 231	I've been extremely lucky on craigslist. I was able to purchase (1) of the two Dewalts I now own for $200 and the second one I just picked up two weeks ago for just under $300. Both run great and I'm very happy with them. Keep your eyes open there are some great deals out there, just be careful and thoroughly test them out, take some scrap wood and blades with you just in case you need them. __________________ scrolling, scrolling. scrolling....keep them blades a scrollin....oh my sore... backside!!!!

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11-26-2009, 01:16 PM	#2
Kepy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Elkland, MO Posts: 161	You might want to check craigs list as you can often find some good buys there. I know some people don't like buying used but I have had good luck that way.

11-26-2009, 02:24 PM	#4
oily Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 424	I think Grizzly still has Dewalt 788 combo @ $449 and here a Lowes they carry an Hitachi CW40 for $179 that doesn't look too bad and have seen some good review on. You may also be able to fit your present saw with an adapter kit to use pinless blades. If ya can do it go for the 788 you'll love it. Your wife sounds like mine so I adopted this philosophy. "It's easier to be forgiven than get permission."

11-27-2009, 02:02 AM	#6
dbfly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: pymatuning lake Ohio Posts: 112	Thanks everyone for your input. never thought about craigeslist. I wont be able to do anything untill tax return ( You know how that is, At least I do) Maybe Santa, I've been A good boy We'll see. Oily, I told my wife your philosophy, She thought it was funny then smacked me She don't know about my secret stash HEHEHE!

11-27-2009, 04:27 AM	#7
Terry Jay Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sterling, AK Port Angeles, WA Posts: 60	Just to add to the Craigslist story, got a nearly new(4 months old, made maybe 15 cuts) Hitachi and a Delta 1" belt sander with disc for $150. Took the allen wrench blade tightener off the bottom and swapped with the wing screw for the hold down. No tools for blades. Also noticed a number of high-end saws selling for deep discounts during fair season in late summer.