scroll saws

I have the DeWalt and it is well worth the money. I've used a
craftsmen(15-20 yrs. ago) which was ok for most things and I also have a
Powermatic that I use on occasion, but the DW is hands down the best for the
money.


"Sam the Cat" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I am thinking of buying a scroll saw for intermittent work. Looking over
> amazon and the reviews the low end Deltas do not get good reviews -- the
> best seems to be the Dewalts but at almost $400 that might be a budget
> buster.
>
> On the other hand Grizzly has two (the G0537 for $120, and the G0536 for
> $90) but there are no reviews or feedback. Anybody have or have ever used
> either of the two Grizzly models ? Are they decent performers ?
>
> Cheers
>
>

Sam the Cat wrote:

> On the other hand Grizzly has two (the G0537 for $120, and the G0536 for
> $90) but there are no reviews or feedback. Anybody have or have ever used
> either of the two Grizzly models ? Are they decent performers ?

I have the equivalent of the G0537 (same saw, different label). I'd suggest
saving your money for the DeWalt.

--
Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA
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i'm very happy with my Delta SS350.

On Tue, 30 Nov 2004 05:42:23 -0500, "Sam the Cat"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>I am thinking of buying a scroll saw for intermittent work. Looking over
>amazon and the reviews the low end Deltas do not get good reviews -- the
>best seems to be the Dewalts but at almost $400 that might be a budget
>buster.
>
>On the other hand Grizzly has two (the G0537 for $120, and the G0536 for
>$90) but there are no reviews or feedback. Anybody have or have ever used
>either of the two Grizzly models ? Are they decent performers ?
>
>Cheers
>
>

Sam,
I used to do a bunch of scrollsawing and all I had was a 16" Delta
variable speed saw. I paid around $150 for it and did oodles of small
to large projects with it. For a budget, this is a great saw and will
do almost anything you want, but will bog down and flex some on
thicker stock, like 1.5-2".
I tried the DeWalt and it is a phenomenal saw, strong on thick
stock and very little vibration, no doubt a joy to use. But I agree
the $400 is tough to stomach. I would love to have one, but am happy
with what the Delta has done for me. I have only had a few occasions
where I wanted the bigger throat capacity.
If you have money to spend and want to do a ton of work on it, get
the DeWalt and be very very happy. If not, get the Delta and still be
very happy.
I looked at the Grizz scrollsaws and they don't look too good. I
love some Grizz tools, but those look too much like the cheap junk I
see at Menards.

Rob



"Sam the Cat" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I am thinking of buying a scroll saw for intermittent work. Looking over
> amazon and the reviews the low end Deltas do not get good reviews -- the
> best seems to be the Dewalts but at almost $400 that might be a budget
> buster.
>
> On the other hand Grizzly has two (the G0537 for $120, and the G0536 for
> $90) but there are no reviews or feedback. Anybody have or have ever used
> either of the two Grizzly models ? Are they decent performers ?
>
> Cheers

"Rob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Sam,
> I used to do a bunch of scrollsawing and all I had was a 16" Delta
> variable speed saw. I paid around $150 for it and did oodles of small
> to large projects with it.

I'm wondering if your Delta was the same one Sam was referencing. Lowe's
sells a bunch of $99 junk tools with Delta name on it. Its a shame to see a
once-heralded quality name prosititute itself like that.

Bob