Scroll saw table

Mine is very simple, but it works. 3/4" MDF on a frame made of 2x4s.
Legs are 2x6s cut on an angle. It doesn't move or shake. My saw is the
Dremel. I made the stand low ... desk height ... so that I can sit in a
chair with a back to saw.

That's the one way my setup is better than my dad's Hawk.

I'd consider adding a box of rocks or other weight to the bottom to
give it some more weight, but I haven't gotten around to it yet.

IMHO:

1- find the chair you are going to use when you scroll saw.
2- find the magnification lens / light you are going to use.
3- find the location in your shop where you will use the chair, lamp,
and saw and of course AC power.
4- make sure you get a foot ON/OFF switch for your saw, and
there is a comfortable place to operate the foot switch
5- Now find the best height for the SAW's TABLE to be at so you
don't get a sore neck, back, or leg cramp yet afford a good view
of the project and blade.
6- Then figure out the height of the table to get the SAW's TABLE
where it needs to be.
7- Then design your table with adjustable height feet for leveling.
8. and don't forget it is 10:1 ratio (10 lbs weight for every 1 lb of saw)
to reduce vibration. Cement block is cheap.

{and if you are a typical newbie, now wait until you new table is built and
then find out if you made it just slightly larger you could have built in
a simple blade storage as part of the design. Most use just 1/4 inch
PVC pipe with end caps. Say about 10 or twelve blade storage
tubes.}

But enjoy the table building, don't stress out. It is just a hobby.

Phil

"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> Could anyone give me some pointers on what does or doesn't make for a
>> good scroll saw table?
>
> 3 leg tables do not rock.
>

Low CG's do not tip.

Rubber feet isolate the vibration to the saw itself. I wouldn't do it.

"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net" <"mywebaccts (at) PLUGcomcast.net"> wrote
in message news:[email protected]...
> I'm looking for stand for my scroll saw. The ones I see for sale are
> basically just metal rod constructions that are usually a tripod.
>
> I was thinking that having a regular table would work as fine. That way I
> could have drawers for my jigs and blades. But is there some reason that
> scroll saw stands are made the way they are?
>
> I don't know yet if I'll find sitting or standing to be better. Sitting on
> a nice sturdy high chair might be best. One thing that concerns me is
> having space for my legs.
>
> Could anyone give me some pointers on what does or doesn't make for a good
> scroll saw table?

3 leg tables do not rock.