hopeful Posted April 21, 2013 Share #1 Posted April 21, 2013 (edited) Time for me to purchase a good scroll saw. Have no idea what to buy. What make model do you recommend? Thanks for your input. BFN, Hopeful aka David Edited April 21, 2013 by hopeful Quote Completed Sharpie Schooner: (Midwest) Current: Sultana (MS) Current: Phantom (MS) Next: Lady Nelson (Amati Victory) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted April 21, 2013 Share #2 Posted April 21, 2013 If you mean a scroll saw, the DeWalt model 778 is one to consider. It is a heavy-duty machine you should only need to purchase once. I've had mine, trouble free (apart from the occasional broken blade) for 12 years now, and it's cut not only a lot of wood, but metal as well. Of course, you will need saw blades specifically designed for cutting metal to do that. JeffT 1 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahuna Posted April 21, 2013 Share #3 Posted April 21, 2013 I have the 16 inch Excaliber, and am very happy with it. Quote Frank Completed: Skipjack Kathryn; Dunbrody Sectional Model; Paragon (modified Mayflower) Scratch Build; Planning a Sectional Model of Dunbrody NRG Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete38 Posted April 21, 2013 Share #4 Posted April 21, 2013 Just recently bought a 20" Delta, and I am quite pleased with it so far. Quote Triton Cross Section 1:32 SEE YA LATER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete38 Posted April 21, 2013 Share #5 Posted April 21, 2013 Also check out this thread, http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/788-which-scrollsaw/ Lot of good information in there on scroll saws And for scroll saw blades check this thread http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1028-scroll-saw-blades/ Good luck picking one Quote Triton Cross Section 1:32 SEE YA LATER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeful Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share #6 Posted April 22, 2013 (edited) Hi Druxey, Mahuna, and Pete38..... Thanks for your input will check out the units mentioned. What do think is a resonable price to pay for a scroll saw? Thanks for the input. Hopeful aka David Edited April 22, 2013 by hopeful Quote Completed Sharpie Schooner: (Midwest) Current: Sultana (MS) Current: Phantom (MS) Next: Lady Nelson (Amati Victory) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete38 Posted April 22, 2013 Share #7 Posted April 22, 2013 (edited) That will all depend on you budget and what you want out of it. I have seen some for around 100 dollars us that will do what you want and a descent job....and I have seen them on the internet for over 2,000 dollars us The 20 inch delta was $499.99 us delivered to my door. Has an air blower for the dust, a worklight mounted on the side, blade storage, toolless blade change, stand came with it and a very heavy cast iron table. and a very nice tension adjustment right on top. So get what you want the first time....after seeing some of your post in other threads (mill and such) you will do your research and find one right for you. Good luck PS you can see the 20 inch delta here http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/788-which-scrollsaw/page-3 Any question just holler Edited April 22, 2013 by Pete38 druxey 1 Quote Triton Cross Section 1:32 SEE YA LATER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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