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11-10-2008, 07:21 PM
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| Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Malta
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|  New Member Hi everyone, I am glad to form part of the forum as I am happy to be able discuss woodworking topics with you. I have been an avid woodworker for a number of years producing various pieces of everyday furniture for friends as also select reproductions for my family. Besides woodwork I have also constructed model aircraft, boats and ships. Whenever I needed a fretsaw I either used a common arc fret or the scroll saw on my Emco woodworking machine. The latter was full of vibrations and seemed somewhat dangerous. I have therefore given up using the scroll saw on the Emco. This is why I have now decided to invest in a proper scroll saw. I have seen a post regarding a Jet JSS 16. This saw is currently on my wish list since it is well within my budget. One spec. that I would like someone to explain to me is about the power of these scroll saws. Some models give the power in watts and others in amps. How can I compare like with like to determine which is the most powerful machine when comparing models? Your replies will be grestly appreciated. JOYNER |
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11-10-2008, 07:25 PM
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| Senior Member  Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Island, BC. Canada
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| Wellcome Joiner. From what has been said on this site in the past the power of a saw is not that important, unlike most other saws. The speed, vibration and ease of changing blades are the features I would look at. I have 2 Dewalt 788 and am really happy with them.
__________________ Alan and Chance. In our house, if you have to bend over to pet a dog it ain't a real dog! UNLESS its a puppy. |
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11-10-2008, 09:03 PM
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| Just love Being Here  Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jonesboro AR
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|  Be careful in you decision !!! Welcome Joyner to the site , I don't want to confuse you any but just check around this forum site and get some more ideas before you make you final decision on scroll saws . Now I'm going to agree with Alan on this subject 100% in the brand of scroll saws . Remember opinions are like noses everybody has one , Good Luck Joyner !!! Marshall 
__________________ Usually busier than a cat in a sandbox !!!!!!!!!!! { Dewalt 788 only } |
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11-11-2008, 10:00 AM
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| Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Malta
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| Hi Marshall, Thanks for your advice. I'm glad to be able to browse around the forum. I can see there are myriads of suggestions and advice. I am sure to find solutions to my answers here. Happy scrolling! |
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11-11-2008, 10:11 AM
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| Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Malta
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| Hi Greatdane2, Thank you too for your reply. It seems that De Walt 788 is preferred by many members. I shall be taking your advice regarding the priorities to watch out for. I must also look at the price since my budget is somewhat limited. However, I should be able to find what I want thanks to the information that I will gather from the forum. Happy scrolling! |
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11-11-2008, 10:17 AM
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| Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Malta
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| Hi Marshall, Thanks for your advice. I'm glad to be able to browse around the forum. I can see there are myriads of suggestions and advice. I am sure to find solutions to my answers here. Happy scrolling! |
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11-11-2008, 02:57 PM
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| Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: I'm an American living in Sna Miguel De Allende Mexico
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  | Joyner: First welcome to the group I'm fairly new to scrolling and have not had experience with a lot of saws but I have a Hitachi CW40 and it has been very good for me I have had very good luck with it and little if any vibration I bought mine in Houston Tx at Lowes and paid $139 for it Erssel |
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11-11-2008, 06:07 PM
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| Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Malta
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| Hi Burdez, Good to know about the Hitachi CW40. The price is very reasonable too. I'll have a look at it as well. Thanks. Tony |
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