What's the best scroll saw under $100 retail - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Sniper · 10-16-2005, 09:46 AM

the dewalt 788 is a ridiculous $429 or so
but a 16" delta is only about $94

PiALaModem · 10-16-2005, 01:38 PM

Only ridiculous if you don't care about vibration, accuracy and ease of use -- and probably longevity. It may be out of reach financially (as it was for me for some time), but that's about life and not about the saw.

Carter-Johnson · 10-16-2005, 01:52 PM

A few years ago, I needed a backup saw for my DeWalt and I found a Black & Decker for $110 that fills the bill very nicely. It would be a very good starter scroll saw for a reasonable price. I agree, however, that if you want true quality it starts with the DeWalt and a $400 outlay.....Good Luck....

Carter

Mick Walker · 10-16-2005, 08:14 PM

Sniper, I have said it before and will say it again, if you purchase a cheap scroll saw that is what you will have. You most likely will not enjoy scrolling with it and end up getting a more expensive one. Delta has the SS350LS for $189.99 which is a fairly good saw then you jump up to the Dewalt 788 and the Delta P-20 for just under $500. Check out www.scrollsaws.com before you decide on a saw. Mick.

jttheclockman · 10-16-2005, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sniper

the dewalt 788 is a ridiculous $429 or so
but a 16" delta is only about $94

Oh how this hurts. Over and over again. I wish I had a dime for everyone of these posts.

Gill · 10-16-2005, 09:18 PM

The newly re-designed SIP variable speed 16" machine I saw demonstrated at the International Woodworking and Turning Exhibition in Stoneleigh today looked like ridiculously good value for only £50. Judging from the numbers that were sold, we could be about to see scrolling take off in the UK at last

.

I'm sorry if this might not be much use to many of you, but the original question didn't impose international restraints

.

Gill

3_M · 10-16-2005, 10:00 PM

I found this on Amazon.com
Delta SS250 Shopmaster 16" Variable Speed Scroll
Saw
Tools & Hardware: See all 58 items (Rate this item) Buy new: $94.94 Used & new from $94.94 Usually ships in 24 hours
A friend of mine has one and cuts anything he wants with it.
Next lever goes from $ 350.00 t0 $ 550.00 Delta P-20 seems to be a good saw. The new Dremel people say is a good one.
However normally you get what you pay.
Mike M

Sniper · 10-16-2005, 11:47 PM

seems to be some variation on responses

I should also mention I dont plan on using this for every day or even every week use... just for making inside cuts. Im no professional, im 22 and these "projects" are usually just for me or family members, so spending $400 would be a waste for me, especially since I dont work

10-17-2005, 12:18 AM

Reply With Quote"I should also mention I dont plan on using this for every day or even every week use... just for making inside cuts. Im no professional, im 22 and these "projects" are usually just for me or family members, so spending $400 would be a waste for me, especially since I dont work"

Might I suggest that you look at the post "St Paul Cathederal."

Sniper · 10-17-2005, 12:48 AM

that had nothing to do with this, I dont get the point of that reply...

10-16-2005, 09:46 AM	#1
Sniper Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 5	What's the best scroll saw under $100 retail the dewalt 788 is a ridiculous $429 or so but a 16" delta is only about $94

10-16-2005, 01:38 PM	#2
PiALaModem Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Norwalk, CT Posts: 185	Only ridiculous if you don't care about vibration, accuracy and ease of use -- and probably longevity. It may be out of reach financially (as it was for me for some time), but that's about life and not about the saw. __________________ Steve Miklos, Luthier Carrot Creek Musical Instruments and Crafts http://www.carrotcreek.com "Edit twice, spell check, post once"

10-16-2005, 10:00 PM	#7
3_M Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brandon, SD Posts: 629	I found this on Amazon.com Delta SS250 Shopmaster 16" Variable Speed Scroll Saw Tools & Hardware: See all 58 items (Rate this item) Buy new: $94.94 Used & new from $94.94 Usually ships in 24 hours A friend of mine has one and cuts anything he wants with it. Next lever goes from $ 350.00 t0 $ 550.00 Delta P-20 seems to be a good saw. The new Dremel people say is a good one. However normally you get what you pay. Mike M __________________ Home of the FD Blades

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Sniper Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 5	that had nothing to do with this, I dont get the point of that reply... Last edited by Sniper; 10-17-2005 at 12:51 AM.

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10-16-2005, 01:52 PM	#3
Carter-Johnson Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 740	A few years ago, I needed a backup saw for my DeWalt and I found a Black & Decker for $110 that fills the bill very nicely. It would be a very good starter scroll saw for a reasonable price. I agree, however, that if you want true quality it starts with the DeWalt and a $400 outlay.....Good Luck.... Carter

10-16-2005, 08:14 PM	#4
Mick Walker Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 1,338	Sniper, I have said it before and will say it again, if you purchase a cheap scroll saw that is what you will have. You most likely will not enjoy scrolling with it and end up getting a more expensive one. Delta has the SS350LS for $189.99 which is a fairly good saw then you jump up to the Dewalt 788 and the Delta P-20 for just under $500. Check out www.scrollsaws.com before you decide on a saw. Mick.

10-16-2005, 09:18 PM	#6
Gill Fallen Angel Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,625	The newly re-designed SIP variable speed 16" machine I saw demonstrated at the International Woodworking and Turning Exhibition in Stoneleigh today looked like ridiculously good value for only £50. Judging from the numbers that were sold, we could be about to see scrolling take off in the UK at last . I'm sorry if this might not be much use to many of you, but the original question didn't impose international restraints . Gill

10-16-2005, 11:47 PM	#8
Sniper Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 5	seems to be some variation on responses I should also mention I dont plan on using this for every day or even every week use... just for making inside cuts. Im no professional, im 22 and these "projects" are usually just for me or family members, so spending $400 would be a waste for me, especially since I dont work

10-17-2005, 12:18 AM	#9
Plain_Ol_Ed Guest Posts: n/a	Reply With Quote"I should also mention I dont plan on using this for every day or even every week use... just for making inside cuts. Im no professional, im 22 and these "projects" are usually just for me or family members, so spending $400 would be a waste for me, especially since I dont work" Might I suggest that you look at the post "St Paul Cathederal."

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