Record Power - any experience with their power tools?

[RPaul]

Hi All,

I'm choosing a scroll saw, and the one by Record Power on Amazon seems attractive:

Record Power SS16V Scroll Saw 16-inch https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001OXBZE2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6AZZCbQEDMR6A

 

The reviews are good generally, but has anyone had any experience with the make? It seems like they are a long-standing British manufacturer of shop tools... But then again, the name sounds exactly like some Chinese knock-off would. Any thoughts?

 

Thanks!

[bartley]

I believe that these are probably Chinese.  They are sold all around the world under different badges. Even Ryobi sell what looks like exactly the same saw.  I own one which I bought some time ago for A$80.  It is OK for basic curve cutting but not very precise compared to a quality band saw It has no fence so straight cuts are difficult.  You get what you pay for.

 

John

[Mark P]

Hi RPaul;

 

Record tools, based in Sheffield, was (I don't know what they are now) one of the premier English tool companies, who made a range of woodworking tools regarded as the finest by many craftsmen, who paid significant amounts of money to purchase a Record plane or vice. Who owns the company now, or where their products are made, I don't know either. A search on the internet will show something, I would think.

 

I believe that they have links with Irwin Tools, which is also marketed as a reputable brand (they are expensive, certainly) 

 

I once had a Record Power bandsaw, which certainly did all I wanted it to do, and performed well for several years. I sold it when I had to downsize, so I no longer have it; a matter of not infrequent regret.

 

All the best,

 

Mark P

[bartley]

Paul,

 

I have just received a catalogue from Record Power.  They seem to have evolved from the original Sheffield based company which I know as a manufacturer of hand tools.  They claim a 100 year history. Their hand tools were OK but not a patch on a company such as Veritas.  Record Power seems to market only power tools .  Their Scroll Saw looks identical to mine which is called a 909 Scroll Saw,  However, Record Power say that theirs is made in Germany so perhaps mine is a Chinese copy of the Record one!!.  Out here it sells for 3 X the price I paid so perhaps it is of better quality.

 

John

[vaddoc]

I d also look at Proxon , purpose built for modelling and excellent customer care. But this looks ok, it will certainly serve you well and it is very cheap. No doubt a generic rebranded saw made in China. The large gaps near the blade might be a bit of a problem, maybe you ll need to make a new insert.

I ve used my scroll saw heavily since bought and it is permanently on my bench.

Quality wise I have a Record air filter that is great.