Please help me find a new scroll saw!
Hi everyone, I started using a scroll saw exactly a year ago to the date. I started selling a particular thing that I was making and its starting to get really popular. I'm currently using a Dremel moto-saw MS20-1/5 2 in 1 compact scroll saw (70 w). I feel like it's just not powerful enough anymore. I mainly cut 9mm plywood and it struggles.
I'd be so grateful if someone could help me choose a new one. I'm in the UK and have a 150 pound amazon voucher. I can substitute cash in with that as well, maximum 50.
Space isn't an issue as I have a workshop.
Thank you thank you in advance!
Posted Feb 9, 2018, 9:20 AM UTC
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https://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-Scroll-Variable-G434G14-1T4G3484TYG424043/dp/B01MA2FKH5/ref=sr_1_59?ie=UTF8&qid=1518197934&sr=8-59&keywords=scroll+saw may be a good fit for you. I owned a Craftsman very similar to this one that I used for several years. It is a good quality saw that I still use for a backup.
If price were no object I would recommend the DeWalt 788, but I understand about being on a budget.
I started with that craftsman. It worked great, and having upgraded to a Dewalt, I actually miss how much better I was able to secure blades with the tool than with the finger tight thing on Dewalt. (My hands are not strong)
Go to http://www.stevedgood.com/catalog/ and search under tools for "Dewalt upgrade." He has a pattern for tools to tighten blades with that works really well. You don't even have to take them off the machine. I've used them for years with no issues.