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11-02-2007, 12:05 AM
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| Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Centreville, MD
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|  Scooty from Maryland Hi everyone. I'm looking forward to buying my first scroll saw and getting started. |
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11-02-2007, 02:45 AM
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| Junior Member  Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky
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| Buy the heaviest you can afford. In most cases they vibrate the least. I'm brand new here so forgive me if I'm out of line. I have owned several scroll saws from the little table tops that you have to bolt down to a large heavy Sears model, (not a bad saw) I finally found the Hawk 20 inch. It allows me to cut some of the older original scroller patterns. I find these quite satisifying. Last edited by dawrtw : 11-02-2007 at 02:49 AM. |
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11-02-2007, 03:09 AM
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| Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin
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 | welcome aboard both of you! Dale |
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11-02-2007, 06:02 AM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Glen Burnie, MD
Posts: 999
| Welcome, guys. Where you from Scotty? I'm from Maryland also. You might want to wait until the woodworking shows come around to purchase a good saw. You will be able to view several & try them out. That way you get what you want. Just remember - Buy the BEST that you can AFFORD. As for Sears, mine is now a boat anchor! Betty
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11-02-2007, 07:47 AM
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| Dino  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fergus Falls,MN
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| Welcome aboard. Scooty, G  D luck on your first saw. I spent $100 on my first saw about 8 years ago, the only thing I have had to replace is a rubber pad. It has and continues to serve me well. Dean |
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11-02-2007, 08:02 AM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arthur, WV
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| Welcome to the family Scooty. I have to agree with the statement on buying the best that you can afford. some things to look for is that it accepts plain end blades, variable speed, quick blade changing chuck. It is a very addicting hobby. Steve
__________________ If This HillBilly Can't Fix it Then it Ain't Broke!!! My Gallery steve03@frontiernet.net Last edited by Steviegwood : 11-02-2007 at 10:44 AM. |
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11-02-2007, 09:54 AM
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| Mad Marqueteur  Join Date: May 2007 Location: The "Green Side" in Hawaii
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| Welcome Scooty. Another vote to by the best you can afford. Better makes really are better. Steve gave a good list of basics to look for. Tor
__________________ I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it. - Thomas Jefferson Garden Island Marqueteur http://www.fineartmarquetry.com |
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11-02-2007, 12:47 PM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 156
| Hey Scooty! I purchased my first saw in 96 for $100, and it has served me well also. It only has 16" throat, and am ready for something larger, but I suggest you start simple. It's interesting that you got interested checking out sites like this. It is a great hobby, and I'm sure you will enjoy it. Welcome aboard. Chris |
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11-02-2007, 03:47 PM
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| Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: philadelphia
Posts: 184
| Hi Scooty: buy what you can afford my first saw was a craftman for $99.00 and belive me I still own a craftman,and its been over 10 years since I started scrolling.You really don't need a big one to start out, but its entirely up to you. Edward
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11-02-2007, 05:40 PM
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| Member  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ruston, Louisiana
Posts: 41
| Welcome, there is alot of info here so if you dont find an answer then ask. the only bad question is one thats not asked. Keith |
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