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jigsawbob · 07-29-2005, 08:29 PM

Hi everyone

I purchased a cheep saw from the supermarket to see if this type of work would be for me know Im hooked and its time for a new saw
As resourses this side of the pond are limited I have looked at a few saws and think the Delta shopmaster 40570 looks ok as it will be by mail order and there is know where to try this saw any coments would be appriciated or is there any alternative worth looking at

Regards Robert

BobD · 07-29-2005, 09:04 PM

Welcome Robert!

I don't know much about the saw, but I had to say hello to a fellow Scot! What kind of things do you cut?

Bob Duncan
Scroll Saw Workshop

3_M · 07-30-2005, 12:11 AM

I understand that a lot of people accross the pound likke the Hegner saw. Check this site: http://www.finescrollsaw.com/ There is a good explanation about that saw. You will have one for life.

Mike M

Gill · 07-30-2005, 12:28 AM

Hi Robert

The Delta 40540 has probably the best reputation of all the saws in the mid price range that are available in the UK, but I don't know much about the 40570. I'm presuming it's pretty good too, and at a price of £215 (from Hobbies of Dereham) it's a lot cheaper than the Hegner 2SV at £510.

I haven't handled a Delta myself so I can't really make a comparison against the Hegner.

Sorry - I'm not much use on this one, I'm afraid.

Gill

Old Mooner · 07-30-2005, 12:52 AM

Robert--

By now you may have already purchased your saw and, if so, so be it. I would suggest that you purchase the "best" you can afford. I don't know how limited resources across the pond are, but no one can afford to continually purchase cheap saws. Everyone has a preference (just like automobiles and religion) and you can't argue with them. I suggest you look at Hegner, DeWalt, and the "green" version (in the U.S. they are red) of the RBI before you buy. A "good" saw will last a long time and will be well worth the extra investment. All the best and may you make the right decision for your purposes.

CanadianScroller · 07-30-2005, 06:08 AM

Well I was thinking of my budget

after all the saw moves the blade and I move the wood.
Blade changes are a pain though.

Hard to believe some of the awesome work that has been done with a saw like this.

3_M · 07-30-2005, 04:51 PM

Hi Carl,

This one was made by using a hand frame. His wife is helping him. The frame is 30 cm long.

It took them almost 6 years to build.
510.00 pound is only €730.00 (Euro)They sure sell the Hegner a lot lower priced than over in the US. Buy the best and you will have some for life.
Mike M

pedrofret · 07-30-2005, 07:08 PM

Wellcome,

buy a Hegner, you´ll not regret it. You have been pointed to my site by Mike above.

Pedro.

CanadianScroller · 07-30-2005, 09:26 PM

lWOW Mike, that is Phenominal!

3_M · 07-31-2005, 02:45 AM

Hi Carl,

Here is one more they made. It is the church from Ulm, Germany. It has the tallest steeple of all churches.

Mike M

07-29-2005, 08:29 PM	#1
jigsawbob Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: dunbarton scotland Posts: 4	time for a new scrollsaw Hi everyone I purchased a cheep saw from the supermarket to see if this type of work would be for me know Im hooked and its time for a new saw As resourses this side of the pond are limited I have looked at a few saws and think the Delta shopmaster 40570 looks ok as it will be by mail order and there is know where to try this saw any coments would be appriciated or is there any alternative worth looking at Regards Robert

07-29-2005, 09:04 PM	#2
BobD Technical Editor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lebanon, Pa Posts: 3,051 Blog Entries: 2	Welcome Robert! I don't know much about the saw, but I had to say hello to a fellow Scot! What kind of things do you cut? Bob Duncan Scroll Saw Workshop __________________ www.WoodCarvingIllustrated.com www.FoxChapelPublishing.com www.ScrollSawer.com Shopsmith, Hawk G4

07-30-2005, 12:11 AM	#3
3_M Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brandon, SD Posts: 628	I understand that a lot of people accross the pound likke the Hegner saw. Check this site: http://www.finescrollsaw.com/ There is a good explanation about that saw. You will have one for life. Mike M __________________ Home of the FD Blades

07-30-2005, 12:28 AM	#4
Gill Fallen Angel Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,625	Hi Robert The Delta 40540 has probably the best reputation of all the saws in the mid price range that are available in the UK, but I don't know much about the 40570. I'm presuming it's pretty good too, and at a price of £215 (from Hobbies of Dereham) it's a lot cheaper than the Hegner 2SV at £510. I haven't handled a Delta myself so I can't really make a comparison against the Hegner. Sorry - I'm not much use on this one, I'm afraid. 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)

07-30-2005, 12:52 AM	#5
Old Mooner Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sherman, Texas Posts: 284	Robert-- By now you may have already purchased your saw and, if so, so be it. I would suggest that you purchase the "best" you can afford. I don't know how limited resources across the pond are, but no one can afford to continually purchase cheap saws. Everyone has a preference (just like automobiles and religion) and you can't argue with them. I suggest you look at Hegner, DeWalt, and the "green" version (in the U.S. they are red) of the RBI before you buy. A "good" saw will last a long time and will be well worth the extra investment. All the best and may you make the right decision for your purposes. __________________ Old Mooner

07-30-2005, 06:08 AM	#6
CanadianScroller Moderator CUT IT OUT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,937 Blog Entries: 12	new saw Well I was thinking of my budget after all the saw moves the blade and I move the wood. Blade changes are a pain though. Hard to believe some of the awesome work that has been done with a saw like this. __________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net." Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21

07-30-2005, 04:51 PM	#7
3_M Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brandon, SD Posts: 628	Hi Carl, This one was made by using a hand frame. His wife is helping him. The frame is 30 cm long. It took them almost 6 years to build. 510.00 pound is only €730.00 (Euro)They sure sell the Hegner a lot lower priced than over in the US. Buy the best and you will have some for life. Mike M __________________ Home of the FD Blades

07-30-2005, 07:08 PM	#8
pedrofret Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 55	buy a Hegner, you´ll not regret it. Wellcome, buy a Hegner, you´ll not regret it. You have been pointed to my site by Mike above. Pedro. __________________ http://www.finescrollsaw.com

07-30-2005, 09:26 PM	#9
CanadianScroller Moderator CUT IT OUT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,937 Blog Entries: 12	Wow lWOW Mike, that is Phenominal! __________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net." Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21

07-31-2005, 02:45 AM	#10
3_M Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brandon, SD Posts: 628	Hi Carl, Here is one more they made. It is the church from Ulm, Germany. It has the tallest steeple of all churches. Mike M __________________ Home of the FD Blades

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