Looking to get one for my girlfriend.Any input would be great.She would like one with a light.
Thanks Scott
Quote from: Upper on December 02, 2016, 04:21:57 PM
Looking to get one for my girlfriend.Any input would be great.She would like one with a light.
Thanks Scott
If you want the best then look at RBI.
I will 2nd that Kbeitz
RBI Hawk
Love mine...
(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/39553/RBI_Scroll_saw.jpg?easyrotate_cache=1481151776)
I have 4 scroll saws. A dremel which I don't care for since it is difficult to see the bottom connection, an old unknown saw which is for décor, an old Homecraft which is now in need of being repaired due to misuse by a SIL and a new Excalibur which has been in the box for about three years. The RBI and Excalibur are pricey but worth it if she needs a machine that will get the job done without a lot of hassles. Good luck.
Hegner
I received an excaliber ex16 from santa 2 years ago. I do a LOT of scrollsaw work. its been a great saw and I love that the saw itself tilts while the table stays level. yes, it was pricey,but well worth it.
I had a craftsman ss when I first got into scrollsaw work, but that wasn't really built for hours and hours of scrolling. then purchased a dewalt 788 type 1 which was a great saw. I had many,many hours on it when the windings shorted out. that's when santa arrived.
from what I read, the type 2 788 owners are varied on their opinions of the saw. it seems hit or miss on whether they are a good,lasting saw.
recently I read that jet got into the scoll saw business. they look pretty close to an excaliber.
theres also the delta 40-694 that people seem to really like- a clone of the 788.
iffen ya head over to scrollsaw village, theres some reviews of different makes and models of scrollsaws.
hegner,hawk,RBI, and excaliber are pretty much the kings,imo.
lights are something I think is best to go aftermarket, as in look for a flexible shaft light to clamp onto the saw.
this is one tool that,imo, is worth spending the $$$ for. if your girlfriend decides shes not interested,they hold their value for resale.
fair warning for her:
it can be frustrating learning, but once she learns how different blades cut( flying Dutchman blades are the only ones I use, but theres some other great brands of blades), how different woods cut, and all that good stuff......
its addictive!!
one more suggestion:
look at the foot pedals,too. I didn't have one until I got the EX. love it!
Quote from: tomsteve on December 11, 2016, 02:06:42 PM
I received an excaliber ex16 from santa 2 years ago. I do a LOT of scrollsaw work. its been a great saw and I love that the saw itself tilts while the table stays level. yes, it was pricey,but well worth it.
I had a craftsman ss when I first got into scrollsaw work, but that wasn't really built for hours and hours of scrolling. then purchased a dewalt 788 type 1 which was a great saw. I had many,many hours on it when the windings shorted out. that's when santa arrived.
from what I read, the type 2 788 owners are varied on their opinions of the saw. it seems hit or miss on whether they are a good,lasting saw.
recently I read that jet got into the scoll saw business. they look pretty close to an excaliber.
theres also the delta 40-694 that people seem to really like- a clone of the 788.
iffen ya head over to scrollsaw village, theres some reviews of different makes and models of scrollsaws.
hegner,hawk,RBI, and excaliber are pretty much the kings,imo.
lights are something I think is best to go aftermarket, as in look for a flexible shaft light to clamp onto the saw.
this is one tool that,imo, is worth spending the $$$ for. if your girlfriend decides shes not interested,they hold their value for resale.
fair warning for her:
it can be frustrating learning, but once she learns how different blades cut( flying Dutchman blades are the only ones I use, but theres some other great brands of blades), how different woods cut, and all that good stuff......
its addictive!!
one more suggestion:
look at the foot pedals,too. I didn't have one until I got the EX. love it!
I put foot pedals on a lot of my machines.
DeWalt, almost like the excaliber, one step down. Handy. Wife loves it.
Noticed on the scrollsaw workshop forum (http://scrollsawworkshop.blogspot.com/) that Seyco now puts out their own saw. Similar looking to the Excalibur. Also, this site is an excellent source for free scroll sawing plans.