just another newbie

[artsywood]

my names gaby, i'm thinking of getting into scroll sawing, i've worked with a scroll saw before but its been a while. i'm thinking of getting a DEWALT DW788 1.3 Amp 20" scroll saw. i would like to know what tools, machines you use other than the scroll saw, and if the one i am planing to get is a good choice. i am looking forward to learning about this art form.

gaby

[greatdane2]

Welcome gaby this is a great site to learn from. What kind of wood working are you thinking about doing. I just bought a Dewalt saw and have no complaints with it. The controls are up front and easy to use. As far as other tools it really depends on what you choose to do, and how many credit cards you have.
Spend a few nights doing searches and just reading all the great stuff that people have posted. I still get a feeling of wow as I search around and see what some of these guys and girls are doing.
I already have asked the stupidest questions so feel free to ask away.
Alan & Chance.

[Gaia]

Hi Gaby, welcome to the forum.

I don't own a Dewalt, not in my budget at the moment. That whole kids wanting to go to college puts a bit of a damper on the budget.

I have used my Dad's Dewalt though and it is a very nice toy.

Other than my scroll saw, my only other tool is my Dremel which I use to drill holes for my fretwork and also for shaping of intarsia.

Again, Welcome.

Bobbi

[groverd]

I a Dewalt for several years, it was starting to show signs of wear so i gor a Hawk, which i also really like. I am now thinking about getting anoter Dewalt, I will keep the Hawk, because it ,the Dewalt, because it is a top feeder. As far as what other tools i have, , wife says "to many" I figure i need just one more!! table saw, band saw, miter saw, drill press, plane, three bench top sanders and a whole slew of hand tools, , , , yep need at leads one more!!

[azbison]

I got a dewalt through Craigslist. I'd recommend keeping an eye open and getting a deal, or by some mysterious chance you have money to spend, by all means go get one. I worked with an old Delta for many months before going to the dewalt and I will not be going back.

[turningnut]

Beside my Excaliber EX21, the other tools I have are two wood lathes, table saw, 3 routers and table, 13" planer, drill press, ocillating sander and way too many hand tools...so says my wife. I was more into pen making until 2 weeks ago when I started scrolling...

Enjoy,

Mike

[lucky788scroller]

I wont list all of my other tools, but instead the tools that are almost a necessity for scrolling, and a couple others that you may really enjoy. You need a scroll saw. The Dewalt....great choice, you will be happy .Something to drill with. A drillpress is almost a necessity, but you basically need something to drill straight with, a hand held unit will work,though not as easily (drill must be able to hold tiny drillbits).With those two tools you can really get pretty far in scrolling. To make some more intricate, accurate items, a tablesaw,as well as a miter saw are almost priceless, especially if you attempt some of the larger clocks, ect. If intarsia is your fancy, an inflatable drum sander sure is a miracle tool. If your planning on thinning your own lumber, a planer, and a thickness sander are great to have, but tools like that can get expensive fast.
The most important tools though, are your PPE and common sense, scrolling is pretty safe itself (aside from some dust issues), but many of the other tools mentioned are dangerous if not careful. Another tool besides this message board you will find useful is a subscription to SSWC magazine.That can be found right on this site, and I hear theres a pretty good special issue coming out to 2 year subscribers, thats a tool you wont want to miss out on!!! Happy scrolling with your new yella saw!