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Rolf · 02-10-2006, 05:09 PM

Price was certainly a consideration for me when I first started scrolling. I wasn't going to spend a lot of money for a hobby I might not like.Silly me. My wife bought me a delta ss350 great saw great price EASY BLADE changes.
I out grew it fairly quickley and bought an RBI G4. Really great saw. And eventually I will get a used Hegner for club meetings.(the Delta is Heavy and the RBI heavier). I think the people designing the low end saws need to talk to real scrollers, the blade changing on some of the new saws is next to impossible especially the bottom clamp. I worry that people who buy some of these saws will get frustrated and give up this wonderful hobby. It can't cost that much more to manufacture a saw with accesible clamps.
Unfortunately there is no way to try these saws unless you have access to a local club. Although if I had the chance to try different saws I would have immediately wanted a Hegner or an RBI and been dissatisfied with anything less. I have never seen an Excalibur.
My opinion only.

William Young (SE BC) · 02-10-2006, 07:02 PM

Bob D;
Thanks a bunch for taking care of that so quickly after you were notified of it.
Much appreciated.
W.Y.

Woodbutcher68 · 02-10-2006, 10:04 PM

Your gonna have to add more brands when Rick Hutcheson votes!

CanadianScroller · 02-10-2006, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woodbutcher68

Your gonna have to add more brands when Rick Hutcheson votes!

maybe he can just hit other 4 or 5 hundred times

BobD · 02-11-2006, 02:49 AM

I've maxed out the options for the poll...so...

Bob

bearfretworks · 02-11-2006, 05:22 AM

Thanks Bob, this is interesting and should be helpful.

BTW, didn't see your name next to any of those saws.......

BobD · 02-12-2006, 12:04 AM

I just use the saws at the office; I haven't bought one of my own yet. We've got a Hawk, a Hegner, a proxxon, and Shop Smith just sent me a saw to review, so...i haven't needed to invest yet!

Shannon Flowers has a DeWalt...

Bob

patsfan · 02-12-2006, 12:47 AM

Have been using a DeWalt 788 for the past 8 years still going strong with no problems.

Mike

Woodchuck · 03-19-2006, 04:48 AM

I have a older Craftsman Contractors series 20" variable speed scroll saw with the stand. Model no. 113.236400. It works well for me.

navysawer · 06-01-2006, 11:02 PM

I voted for the only saw I currently own which is a Ryobi. One day while wandering through the local building center looking for a new hobby, I found a scoll saw staring at me from behind a "sale" sign

. Been addicted ever since. I am still new so I will keep practicing for a bit. Some day I will upgrade though.
derek

View Poll Results: What scroll saws do you own
Delta	136	20.96%
DeWalt	207	31.90%
Diamond	4	0.62%
Eclipse	9	1.39%
Excalibur	50	7.70%
Hawk	83	12.79%
Hegner	50	7.70%
Ryobi	37	5.70%
Sears	115	17.72%
Other	87	13.41%
Dremel	71	10.94%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 649. You may not vote on this poll

02-10-2006, 05:09 PM	#11
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 3,391	What Saw's do I Own Price was certainly a consideration for me when I first started scrolling. I wasn't going to spend a lot of money for a hobby I might not like.Silly me. My wife bought me a delta ss350 great saw great price EASY BLADE changes. I out grew it fairly quickley and bought an RBI G4. Really great saw. And eventually I will get a used Hegner for club meetings.(the Delta is Heavy and the RBI heavier). I think the people designing the low end saws need to talk to real scrollers, the blade changing on some of the new saws is next to impossible especially the bottom clamp. I worry that people who buy some of these saws will get frustrated and give up this wonderful hobby. It can't cost that much more to manufacture a saw with accesible clamps. Unfortunately there is no way to try these saws unless you have access to a local club. Although if I had the chance to try different saws I would have immediately wanted a Hegner or an RBI and been dissatisfied with anything less. I have never seen an Excalibur. My opinion only.

02-10-2006, 07:02 PM	#12
William Young (SE BC) Scroller/Turner Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wynndel, British Columbia Canada Posts: 708	Bob D; Thanks a bunch for taking care of that so quickly after you were notified of it. Much appreciated. W.Y. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/willyswoodcrafting The task ahead of us is never as great as the power behind us Delta P-20 Scroll Saw, 14" x 43" Craftex Wood Lathe and Jet 10" Mini Lathe .

02-10-2006, 10:04 PM	#13
Woodbutcher68 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hammond, IN Posts: 949	Your gonna have to add more brands when Rick Hutcheson votes! __________________ Fred There's a fine line between woodworking and insanity, I'm just not sure which side of the line I'm on!

02-11-2006, 02:49 AM	#15
BobD Technical Editor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lebanon, Pa Posts: 3,235 Blog Entries: 2	I've maxed out the options for the poll...so... Bob __________________ www.WoodCarvingIllustrated.com www.FoxChapelPublishing.com www.ScrollSawer.com Shopsmith, Hawk G4

02-11-2006, 05:22 AM	#16
bearfretworks Retired Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Buse Township, MN Posts: 1,358	Thanks Bob, this is interesting and should be helpful. BTW, didn't see your name next to any of those saws....... __________________ I love the smell of burnt gunpowder.....it reminds me of a full tummy

02-12-2006, 12:04 AM	#17
BobD Technical Editor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lebanon, Pa Posts: 3,235 Blog Entries: 2	I just use the saws at the office; I haven't bought one of my own yet. We've got a Hawk, a Hegner, a proxxon, and Shop Smith just sent me a saw to review, so...i haven't needed to invest yet! Shannon Flowers has a DeWalt... Bob __________________ www.WoodCarvingIllustrated.com www.FoxChapelPublishing.com www.ScrollSawer.com Shopsmith, Hawk G4

02-12-2006, 12:47 AM	#18
patsfan Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Woonsocket,RI. Posts: 15	Have been using a DeWalt 788 for the past 8 years still going strong with no problems. Mike

03-19-2006, 04:48 AM	#19
Woodchuck Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bismarck, North Dakota Posts: 3	I have a older Craftsman Contractors series 20" variable speed scroll saw with the stand. Model no. 113.236400. It works well for me.

06-01-2006, 11:02 PM	#20
navysawer Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dartmouth,Nova Scotia Canada Posts: 31	Saw choice I voted for the only saw I currently own which is a Ryobi. One day while wandering through the local building center looking for a new hobby, I found a scoll saw staring at me from behind a "sale" sign . Been addicted ever since. I am still new so I will keep practicing for a bit. Some day I will upgrade though. derek __________________ Derek

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