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Bill Ellis · 06-28-2009, 11:02 AM

At what hight would be the best for the scroll saw if sat in a standard chair?

Bill Ellis

CanadianScroller · 06-28-2009, 12:35 PM

I dont know how to answer that, When I am cutting something very intricate I like to have my face closer to the saw. If I am cutting for production I like to have the saw table at waist height.
My saw is at waist height when I stand. I use a stool when I need to get closer.

lucky788scroller · 06-28-2009, 01:57 PM

That would all depend on each individual, and their comfort level.

ubgoofy2003 · 06-28-2009, 05:24 PM

Hi, Bill. That is at your discresion. When you sit in the standard chair, just measure the height that you want the saw to be at. It's what is comfortable for you to work with. It's your decision ! Perk

Scrolling Days · 07-03-2009, 01:07 AM

I agree with the common consensus. The saw height would depend upon your own personal size and comfort level.

I am 6' 1" and keep my saw on the stand made specifically for the Dewalt. I keep the back legs of the stand at the maximum adjustable height. I sit on a Craftsman chair which is kind of like a barstool with a back. I find my posture pretty comfortable with casual scrolling. When working on something intricate like a detailed puzzle piece, I tend to lean closer and I feel added tension in my neck, but otherwise I'm comfortable.

wood-n-things · 07-03-2009, 01:16 AM

I agree...Personal preference..Yours may change after you try scrolling for awhile.
What works today may not in the future....

greatdane2 · 07-08-2009, 06:43 AM

I made a adjustable base for my 788. It moves up and down with a rv scissor jack. I mostly stand when cutting but find I don't have just one hight I like. I have it higher for real fine work and lower for other cuts. A couple of cranks to change the hight is easier on my neck than having to bend over.
I also have all my tools mounted higher and on mobile bases. My table saw I raised 7" and I find it works for me. I am 6' tall.

06-28-2009, 11:02 AM	#1
Bill Ellis Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Highlands of Scotland Posts: 2	Hight At what hight would be the best for the scroll saw if sat in a standard chair? Bill Ellis

06-28-2009, 12:35 PM	#2
CanadianScroller Moderator CUT IT OUT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,936 Blog Entries: 12	I dont know how to answer that, When I am cutting something very intricate I like to have my face closer to the saw. If I am cutting for production I like to have the saw table at waist height. My saw is at waist height when I stand. I use a stool when I need to get closer. __________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net." Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21

06-28-2009, 01:57 PM	#3
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,238	That would all depend on each individual, and their comfort level. __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

07-03-2009, 01:07 AM	#5
Scrolling Days Jigsaw Puzzle Maker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Along the Lower Niagara River Posts: 1,166 Blog Entries: 5	I agree with the common consensus. The saw height would depend upon your own personal size and comfort level. I am 6' 1" and keep my saw on the stand made specifically for the Dewalt. I keep the back legs of the stand at the maximum adjustable height. I sit on a Craftsman chair which is kind of like a barstool with a back. I find my posture pretty comfortable with casual scrolling. When working on something intricate like a detailed puzzle piece, I tend to lean closer and I feel added tension in my neck, but otherwise I'm comfortable. __________________ Shawn Ferguson Come visit at The Ferguson Puzzle Company !

07-03-2009, 01:16 AM	#6
wood-n-things Behave Yourself..I can't. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Right here ---silly Posts: 4,296 Blog Entries: 1	I agree...Personal preference..Yours may change after you try scrolling for awhile. What works today may not in the future.... __________________ The Mike One of them anyway. Don't be so open-minded. Your brains will fall out! Remember.......Just going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in your garage makes you a car..

06-28-2009, 05:24 PM	#4
ubgoofy2003 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 451	Hi, Bill. That is at your discresion. When you sit in the standard chair, just measure the height that you want the saw to be at. It's what is comfortable for you to work with. It's your decision ! Perk

07-08-2009, 06:43 AM	#7
greatdane2 Dumb Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Vancouver Island, BC. Canada Posts: 2,185	I made a adjustable base for my 788. It moves up and down with a rv scissor jack. I mostly stand when cutting but find I don't have just one hight I like. I have it higher for real fine work and lower for other cuts. A couple of cranks to change the hight is easier on my neck than having to bend over. I also have all my tools mounted higher and on mobile bases. My table saw I raised 7" and I find it works for me. I am 6' tall. __________________ Alan and Rafi. In our house, if you have to bend over to pet a dog it ain't a real dog! UNLESS its a puppy. And the puppy is getting huge. 8 months old and 32" at the shoulders.

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