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> RBI or Excalibur for the top end stuff.
>
Or DeWalt if those are too pricey.
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> I'm planning to attend a woodworking show in Ottawa next weekend, am
> interested in purchasing a new scroll saw - a variable speed model.
> Any suggestions appreciated!
>
> G. Campbell
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> I'm planning to attend a woodworking show in Ottawa next weekend, am
> interested in purchasing a new scroll saw - a variable speed model.
> Any suggestions appreciated!
>
> G. Campbell
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If you are looking at the ~$100 scroll saws I would recommend the Delta
over the Craftsman, dremel, etc. The Delta has a nice blade clamp
mechanism that is easy and quick for changes. The other brands basically
have a bolt that clamps on to the blade (and twists it making the blade
weak after about 3 changes).
Don't have any experience with the better models though.
Jim
"Christian" <[email protected]> wrote in news:O27od.183143$Np3.7400972
@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca:
> My wife has a delta and she really likes it....
>
> http://www.deltawoodworking.com/index.asp?e=136&p=931
>
> Christian
>
> "G. Campbell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> I'm planning to attend a woodworking show in Ottawa next weekend, am
>> interested in purchasing a new scroll saw - a variable speed model.
>> Any suggestions appreciated!
>>
>> G. Campbell
>
>
>
On Sun, 21 Nov 2004 15:14:37 -0500, "G. Campbell"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>I'm planning to attend a woodworking show in Ottawa next weekend, am
>interested in purchasing a new scroll saw - a variable speed model.
>Any suggestions appreciated!
>
>G. Campbell
If at all possible, particulary since you will be at a show, try to
get some hands on time on each of the saws you are considering. It
shouldn't take long to tell which ones are smooth and which will make
your hands go numb after a half hour.
I have a Dremel 1680 variable speed, 16" saw, which I am comfortable
with. It can use both pinned and straight blades. It has a lamp,
adjustable blower nozzle and under table connector for the dust
collector. Unfortunately, I haven't had a lot of time to play with it.
Bob McConnell
N2SPP
"Woodcrafter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "G. Campbell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> I'm planning to attend a woodworking show in Ottawa next weekend, am
>> interested in purchasing a new scroll saw - a variable speed model.
>> Any suggestions appreciated!
>>
>> G. Campbell
>
> http://www.onlinetoolreviews.com/reviews/deltass250.htm
Has that basic design gotten any better? I had one of the early Delta saws
of that design and it was a POS.
RBI or Excalibur for the top end stuff.
"G. Campbell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I'm planning to attend a woodworking show in Ottawa next weekend, am
> interested in purchasing a new scroll saw - a variable speed model.
> Any suggestions appreciated!
>
> G. Campbell
My wife has a delta and she really likes it....
http://www.deltawoodworking.com/index.asp?e=136&p=931
Christian
"G. Campbell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I'm planning to attend a woodworking show in Ottawa next weekend, am
> interested in purchasing a new scroll saw - a variable speed model.
> Any suggestions appreciated!
>
> G. Campbell
That same show was in Calgary recently. Several vendors had the Dewalt
DW788 with stand listed at about 550.00.
"G. Campbell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I'm planning to attend a woodworking show in Ottawa next weekend, am
> interested in purchasing a new scroll saw - a variable speed model.
> Any suggestions appreciated!
>
> G. Campbell
"Phisherman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 22 Nov 2004 01:30:15 GMT, "Leon"
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> I've heard several owners of Delta scroll saws complain about
> vibration issues. Heavy is a good thing.
Apparently still a POS.. LOL... Mine would hardly set still and you often
had to push down on the arm to get it going and changing blades really was a
cumbersome act plus......
I have the RBI 24" and it is great. However, it really depends a lot on
what your application is. Almost all current scroll saws have an aggressive
cutting stroke. The blade cycles forward a bit on the down stroke. The old
spring return saws kept the blade moving "in place". For fret work, the
less horizontal motion in the blade, the better. The Hegner probably has
the least motion I've seen of the currently available. It is also one of
the most expensive. Now, if your app is not fret work, I would yeild to
GC's comment below.
Respectfully,
Ron Moore
"Leon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> RBI or Excalibur for the top end stuff.
>
>
> "G. Campbell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I'm planning to attend a woodworking show in Ottawa next weekend, am
> > interested in purchasing a new scroll saw - a variable speed model.
> > Any suggestions appreciated!
> >
> > G. Campbell
>
>
On Mon, 22 Nov 2004 01:30:15 GMT, "Leon"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>
>"Woodcrafter" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>>
>> "G. Campbell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>>> I'm planning to attend a woodworking show in Ottawa next weekend, am
>>> interested in purchasing a new scroll saw - a variable speed model.
>>> Any suggestions appreciated!
>>>
>>> G. Campbell
>>
>> http://www.onlinetoolreviews.com/reviews/deltass250.htm
>
>
>Has that basic design gotten any better? I had one of the early Delta saws
>of that design and it was a POS.
>
I've heard several owners of Delta scroll saws complain about
vibration issues. Heavy is a good thing.
I had 4 of these in the school shop where I taught. They ran all day every
day and never missed a beat. If they can stand up to kids they are
indestructable.
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> "G. Campbell" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> I'm planning to attend a woodworking show in Ottawa next weekend, am
>> interested in purchasing a new scroll saw - a variable speed model.
>> Any suggestions appreciated!
>>
>> G. Campbell
>
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