Dremel 18" with take off - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

arbarnhart · 10-18-2004, 12:30 AM

How does this saw rate? It's $239 at HD. Having the 18', plus being able to rotate the blade 90 degrees if needed, plus having the sanding wheel with the little table makes it seem like a decent saw. I am just getting into scroll sawing, currently doing a little with a bandsaw and jig saw (for the few internal things I have done). I am going to primarily cut pieces for mosaic segmented turning (pieces of different sizes and shapes), but I think I will likely do some 'pure' scrollig as well. This is about my upper limit (maybe $250) for this purchase. I probably won't do it until January; I am 'fact finding' right now.

MarkOney · 01-27-2005, 12:55 AM

We (my wife and I) bought the Dremel about two weeks ago from HD. We will be returning it this weekend. Things we did not like:

1 Table not flat
2 Had to make a "fork" to tighen blade clamps because the t nuts are too small
3 Blade tension was hard to get just right.
4 Hold down foot is hard to adjust correctly
5 Too much vibration
6 When we attached the Flex Shaft (sold separately) it did not have enough speed and the blade runs the entire time you are using the Flex Shaft.
7 The LED light puts out wat too little light.
8 The blade insert is hard to get in and out

We also bought the Delta ??350 ($200). It is a 16" saw and we have been very pleased with it so far. We are looking a buying the Delta P20 also ($480).

The nice thing about HD is their 30 day satisfaction guarntee. So you could take it home and try it but I would suggest finding a Delta 350 for the money

Mark

Mick Walker · 01-28-2005, 04:52 PM

arbarnhart, my vote is for the Delta SS350 also, Delta has about the best blade clamping system. www.amazon.com/toolcrib has the 350 for $189.99 with a $50.00 stand thrown in. I have the Delta P-20 and love it. Mick.

Dena F · 01-29-2005, 01:07 AM

If you have a Woodworkers Emporeum near you, they have different Delta equipment set up and can give a show and tell. No I am not affilliated, just a happy 350 Delta LS (Leg Set) owner. I bought an early Christmas Present. I had looked at the different references here on the board. I'm one that has to see, touch and feel and understand what I'm buying. Like buying a sewing machine, try it before you buy it. I didn't get to use the saw, but they turned it on and ran it and showed me what the features were.
Dena

DaddyCakes · 01-30-2005, 12:01 AM

Wow,

Thanks for the report on the Dremel! I almost broke down and got one! I'd prefer an RBI or Hegner, just can't part with $1000 of hard earned cash. I'm considering a P-20 I have heard that the DeWalt is now made in Taiwan <sp>. I may consider ebay for one orf the afore mentioned machines

Again THanks!

DaddyCakes

3_M · 01-30-2005, 05:30 PM

Don't forget to check Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/se...420643-0576120
Mike M

10-18-2004, 12:30 AM	#1
arbarnhart Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cary. NC Posts: 119	Dremel 18" with take off How does this saw rate? It's $239 at HD. Having the 18', plus being able to rotate the blade 90 degrees if needed, plus having the sanding wheel with the little table makes it seem like a decent saw. I am just getting into scroll sawing, currently doing a little with a bandsaw and jig saw (for the few internal things I have done). I am going to primarily cut pieces for mosaic segmented turning (pieces of different sizes and shapes), but I think I will likely do some 'pure' scrollig as well. This is about my upper limit (maybe $250) for this purchase. I probably won't do it until January; I am 'fact finding' right now. __________________ -Andy

01-30-2005, 05:30 PM	#6
3_M Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brandon, SD Posts: 628	Don't forget to check Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/se...420643-0576120 Mike M __________________ Home of the FD Blades

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01-27-2005, 12:55 AM	#2
MarkOney Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1	We (my wife and I) bought the Dremel about two weeks ago from HD. We will be returning it this weekend. Things we did not like: 1 Table not flat 2 Had to make a "fork" to tighen blade clamps because the t nuts are too small 3 Blade tension was hard to get just right. 4 Hold down foot is hard to adjust correctly 5 Too much vibration 6 When we attached the Flex Shaft (sold separately) it did not have enough speed and the blade runs the entire time you are using the Flex Shaft. 7 The LED light puts out wat too little light. 8 The blade insert is hard to get in and out We also bought the Delta ??350 ($200). It is a 16" saw and we have been very pleased with it so far. We are looking a buying the Delta P20 also ($480). The nice thing about HD is their 30 day satisfaction guarntee. So you could take it home and try it but I would suggest finding a Delta 350 for the money Mark

01-28-2005, 04:52 PM	#3
Mick Walker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 1,335	arbarnhart, my vote is for the Delta SS350 also, Delta has about the best blade clamping system. www.amazon.com/toolcrib has the 350 for $189.99 with a $50.00 stand thrown in. I have the Delta P-20 and love it. Mick.

01-29-2005, 01:07 AM	#4
Dena F Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NV Posts: 32	If you have a Woodworkers Emporeum near you, they have different Delta equipment set up and can give a show and tell. No I am not affilliated, just a happy 350 Delta LS (Leg Set) owner. I bought an early Christmas Present. I had looked at the different references here on the board. I'm one that has to see, touch and feel and understand what I'm buying. Like buying a sewing machine, try it before you buy it. I didn't get to use the saw, but they turned it on and ran it and showed me what the features were. Dena

01-30-2005, 12:01 AM	#5
DaddyCakes Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New England GO PATS! Posts: 24	Wow, Thanks for the report on the Dremel! I almost broke down and got one! I'd prefer an RBI or Hegner, just can't part with $1000 of hard earned cash. I'm considering a P-20 I have heard that the DeWalt is now made in Taiwan <sp>. I may consider ebay for one orf the afore mentioned machines Again THanks! DaddyCakes