What saws do you own

[ChrisS]

Speeking of voting in Chicago....... Good old Chicago politics. Holding hands with the devil himself.

[KathyRo]

Hi All, just a little follow-up regarding my Powerline Scroll Saw. One of my pals over in the WCI Message Board told me to go look at Grizzly. Sure enough there is a 15" Scroll Saw manual they had discontinued the 15" like mine. Only difference is age and it has a blower! So I printed the manual for reference. The concenus is that this unit I have is made for other companies to put their name on it. Not all, but some.
KathyRo

[jim_mex]

Hi - I have a Delta 40-570 16" model which I bought in Mexico City 3 years ago and immediately went under wraps after I was offered a job long term overseas. At the time I bought it it wasnt the cheapest saw in the local market but after investigating on the internet it seemed a reasonable buy even though it costs 35% more than the same model listed in the US and worth spending on for a hobby I wasn't sure I would pursue seriously.

Having just started scrolling it seems to do a reasonable job but I can see a couple of drawbacks when compared to the popular Dewalt 788

Last week I contacted Dewalt Mexico thinking seriously to splash out on their model and put my Delta up for resale. To my amazement they told me the DW 788 is no longer available here in Mexico even though its still advertised on their Mexican web site and can still be found for sale all over the US and Canada.

Now it seems if I want one my only reasonable option would be to drive up to the border in my hols and buy in the US.

As to other models, unfortunately there seems to be a dearth in Mexico. Dremel and Craftsman are present at my local Sears branch, and I've been told I can find Knova, Ryobi and Makita model all which seem pretty low end and again at a hefty price premium compared to the US.

So, for the moment I've decided to stay with the Delta until I can find something better and my scrolling improves sufficiently to warrant an upgrade

[hoover4]

i have a tradesman very similar to craftman and i really do truly like it

[dankc908]

Originally Posted by marshall

Dewalt 788 here and Loving it , Though I wore out a Craftsman 16 inch after many a many projects> a good saw for all the beginning work! Marshall

I have to agree w/ Marshall. I switched from my Craftsman to my DeWalt after having shoulder surgery. The tension setting on the Craftsman was too much for a "never to get better" shoulder injury and the DeWalt fit the bill perfectly. I can scroll w/out having to force a painful shoulder.

[ubgoofy2003]

Kevin, I agree with you, but, each of us need to investigate all the options that we have(saws). It takes time to determine whether or not to buy something as expensive as a scrollsaw. So many things enter into it, like learning that you would like one thing on a saw or another. I started out with a Sears jig-saw, all cast iron & was really nice, But, limited. Then I really got serious & bought my Delta Q-3, 18 in. variable speed. That cost me almost 500.00. But, was a very good saw. I liked using spiral blades & had problems with the blade clamps, so decided to buy a DeWalt 788. Now I'm just having lots of fun, Ha. The Delta is for sale, as I don't use them both now. I guess you learn as you go is what I am saying. It is a matter of what you can afford when you decide to buy your saw. I guess you need to graduate, & move up to a better saw, like I did. Take Care & good Scrolling Larry

[sawduster 81]

I bought a Ridged 16", 10 years ago and have run a LOT of wood through it. NEVER have had a problem with it. Just oil the sleeve bearings once a month and keep on going. Too bad they quite making it. It was only $189 new.

Oh, the only thing I did was install piece of angle to create a zero stop for "square to the blade" on the table after tilting it.

[Don R Brower]

Is anyone else useing a Sakura scrollmate 21? This is still running strong after 10 years.

[snackman41]

I currently have a Delta SS220. I bought it 5 years ago on a clearance at Sears for $85.00. This was a great saw for starting out. I have been able to do quite alot with it and the only upgrade I made was a foot pedal when I started doing portraits. I just ordered a Dewalt 788 and am looking forward to less vibration and a swing top arm to make it easier to get my larger pieces off and easier blade change. Everything I have read about the Dewalt has been very positive. I have tried a Hegner and for the price difference, think the Dewalt will be a better value. Hawk has a demo video on their site and it sure loks like a nice saw. My advice is to buy what you can afford as long as it doesn't vibrate alot and see if you enjoy scrolling. Then work your way up to what you would use for many years to come. Also, availability of parts and service are vey important.

[lilscroller]

I have the most wonderful husband. He bought me a Dremel, 18" last year for my first saw. I had so much fun with it, until the bearings started squealing. Finding out later this is a problem with them sometimes. He seen how much I enjoy scrolling and just bought me an Excalibur 21". I LOVE IT!! It is so quite, so much easier to put the blade through the holes and just easier to work with. The only draw back I see with it, is the sawdust going all over my legs. But that is what a vacuum is for. I have the foot switch too, which really makes a difference when doing fret work. Can't wait to finish my first project on it.

Stacey