What saws do you own

[ajay]

I'm just starting out with scrolling and bought an Excalibur EX-21. I think I will like it as I grow into it. Right now, I'm just messing around learning what to do and what not to do.

[azbison]

Originally Posted by Ramjet

Hi .
Here are a couple ideas since we're throwing them around . How about favorite bandsaw , thickness planner ,lathe , sanders . and other related wood tools ?
I agree with Kevin re starter tools and price .Too bad there was'nt a rent before you buy on some of the more expensive saws . Perhaps there is . Scroll the dickens for a month and see if it is suitable . Don't most stores have a 30 day return policy ? Nothing like finding out before you buy what works and this would be the place to find out . Having said that ,I think if one is at this forum we have already spent a ton of loot and have cast aside those tools we tried and did'nt like .As a beginner ,I think a person has a tendency to blame himself if the work does'nt come out right ,whereas it could be the equipment and by the time you figure it out the warranty has past . Oh , hell just scroll with a friend .
Cheers .Roger

Your thoughts on what tools do you need to start is a good idea. The scroll saw is first. You need a good palm sander and that should get you started. You will soon need a belt sander and a router. My next tool target is a high end router table. Kreg makes one that has some jointing capabilities.... but I'm off subject here.

After the router I would say at least a contractor grade table saw. You can't find wood the dimension you want and the table saw is the best way to get straight lines.

Other thoughts?

[Jediscroller]

Originally Posted by azbison

Your thoughts on what tools do you need to start is a good idea. The scroll saw is first. You need a good palm sander and that should get you started. You will soon need a belt sander and a router. My next tool target is a high end router table. Kreg makes one that has some jointing capabilities.... but I'm off subject here.

After the router I would say at least a contractor grade table saw. You can't find wood the dimension you want and the table saw is the best way to get straight lines.

Other thoughts?

I have an EX-30 (the purple version) and I must say the 30" throat sure does come in handy for large projects.

As to your question, I was woodworking long before I got involve in scrolling. The heart of any shop is a good tablesaw. A bandsaw and planer are indispensable as well. I think I could build just about anything with the Tablesaw, bandsaw and router table. Other shop tools that I have that come in very handy; 35" radial drill press, jointer (the best way to true up and flatten boards), drum sander, belt/disc sander, small bench top 8" drill press as well as an assortment of high quality chisels, hand planes and tons of small hand tools.

[minowevie]

Have a quistion for Kevin, If you had to only have one of these. would you have a jointer planer, or a , drum sander. just looking thanks your friend Evie

[Jediscroller]

Originally Posted by minowevie

Have a quistion for Kevin, If you had to only have one of these. would you have a jointer planer, or a , drum sander. just looking thanks your friend Evie

Between the jointer and the drumsander I think I'd go with the drum sander. There are other methods to joint boards.

[A. Lo]

Hello there! Here's a pic of me and my newly acquired GMC LSSCR 16 in. Variable Speed Scroll Saw with Laser Line Generator and am wondering why it seems as if no one has ever heard of this particular unit, considering the presence of a combination of excellent features such as variable speed and top mounted controls, accepts both pin and plain type blades without the use of tools, features an adjustable LED task light and sawdust blower, has a table that tilts both ways, has a rather large 220VAC 200watt motor, and a one of a kind Laser Line Generator that projects a laser line along the blade's cutting path that's supposed to serve as an additional guide in cutting. Can anyone tell me if I have made a good buy at 5,000 Philippine Pesos (equivalent to around USD 119)?

[Hawaiilad]

Hi folks, New to this site by not to others. Been playing with wood for about 40 odd years and making it my living for the past 16 years. I use Hegner Scroll saws now (have two of them) but I like others have tried nearly all the saw built and sold...some good other not so good. We do want to pass along to any one new to scrolling that you do not have to spend tons of money on this to get started...buy what you can afford, and if you like the sport, then purchase a better saw when you can afford it....